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Rahul Gandhi writes to Finance Minister seeking adequate funding for ECHS,
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting action on two issues affecting armed forces personnel - adequate funding to the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), and withdrawal of newly introduced income taxes on
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Ministry of Defence receives record Rs 7.85 Lakh cr in Union Budget 2026-2
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In the Union Budget post-Operation Sindoor, the Defence Services have received an unprecedented allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore for Financial Year (FY) 2026-27.
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Indian Army's Trishakti Corps launches pilot home delivery of Medicines fo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to an official release, the project is being implemented in collaboration with the Department of Posts and CSC e-Governance Services India Limited to ensure safe, timely, and hassle-free delivery of medicines, especially for veterans residing in remote areas.
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Ex-servicemen health scheme neither cashless nor capless anymore: Congress
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Colonel (Retd.) Rohit Chaudhary, Chairman of the Congress' Ex-Servicemen Department, accused the central government of cutting down the funding of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and announced a campaign to save the scheme.
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J-K: Indian Army conducts ex-servicemen rally at Kupwara
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Army's Shakti Vijay Brigade organised an Ex-Servicemen Rally in Tangdhar, Kupwara, addressing the grievances of over 400 veterans. The event resolved documentation and ECHS issues on the spot, honoured Veer Naris, and tackled border-area challenges.
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AVNL-ordnance factory Medak signs MoU with HQ Telangana and Andhra Sub Are
Updated : 12 months ago IST
According to a release, the MoU facilitates the procurement and supply of medical equipment worth Rs 32 lakhs to Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) polyclinics, aiming to enhance healthcare services for veterans and their families.
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Meghalaya: Rajya Sainik Board Directors' conclave addresses issues on vete
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"The conclave addressed critical issues related to veteran welfare, including SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha), ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) and resettlement opportunities," said the release.
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AIIMS-ECHS signs MoA for health services to ex-servicemen
Updated : 2 years ago IST
All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ministry of Defence has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) for health services to ex-servicemen in AIIMS.
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Indian Army signs agreement to provide cancer treatment to ECHS beneficiar
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
MSCI, a renowned Cancer Hospital, has entered into this partnership to facilitate Cashless and Capless Medical Treatment to beneficiaries under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) across the State of Mizoram.
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Manipur: Assam Rifles organises rally to acknowledge ex-servicemen's contr
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
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).
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Bravery of our defence personnel showcases India's strength: Assam CM
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the bravery displayed by the Indian armed forces while protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country sent a strong message to the world about the country's strength.
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COVID-19: Rajnath approves temporary hiring of additional contractual staf
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved the temporary hiring of additional contractual staff over and above the authorisation in 51 identified high-pressure Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) polyclinics across the country to tide
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