The event was conducted under the theme, 'Honour Run' and was aimed at strengthening the bond between the Indian Army, veterans and the masses, especially the youth, read the Ministry of Defence press release.
The Honour Run - Indian Army Veterans Half Marathon (IAVHM) is a 21.1 km race. The race honours the valour of Indian Army veterans, soldiers who were disabled in service, and the next of kin of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The race was organized by the Directorate of In
The curtain raiser event held at the Manekshaw Centre showcased this initiative's vision: To build a strong bridge between our gallant soldiers, veterans, and the citizens of India.
The veterans were informed about various beneficiary schemes including the recruitment rallies, sports quota for recruitment in Assam Rifles, reservation in various educational institutes/hostels, Ayushman Bharat and extension of the Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande on the occasion of 7th Army Veteran Day on Saturday stated that the army is planning to incorporate more number of empanelled hospitals while the polyclinic budget has been increased.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the public on Army Veterans' Day in Dehradun on Saturday stated that taking care of veterans is the government's responsibility and not a favour.
Addressing ex-Servicemen on the occasion, the Navy chief said MoUs signed with nine corporates for the employment of ex-Servicemen and their next of kin show that the Indian Navy gives top priority to the "care and welfare of veterans".
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