Ex-servicemen rallies, wreath-laying ceremonies, grievance redressal counters and facilitation help desks were organised across the country to mark the occasion. Around 2,500 veterans from Delhi-NCR participated in the main event.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday extended his greetings on the occasion of the 10th Veterans Day and paid tribute to ex-servicemen and their families, highlighting their continued contribution to the nation.
The event brought together veterans, serving personnel and citizens in a collective tribute to the Nation's defenders. The function was graced by Shri Satish Sharma, Cabinet Minister, J&K Govt, as the Chief Guest.
President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu, on Wednesday lauded the courage and dedication of India's ex-servicemen on the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day, expressing confidence that they will continue to serve the nation with unwavering commitment.
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.
The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand is a land of brave soldiers and ex-servicemen, and that the state government remains consistently sensitive and proactive towards their honour, rehabilitation, and welfare.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi flagged the multiple issues concerning ex-servicemen, such as the shortfall in the hiring, difficulties in health treatment and insufficient allocation of health funds at the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on Monday,
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has substantially raised the reservation for former Agniveers in the recruitment of constables in the Border Security Force, increasing it from 10 per cent to 50 per cent, as per a notification published in the Gazette.
The programme included a Quiz Competition for schoolchildren, followed by the screening of the Op Sindoor video, and interaction with Ex-Servicemen (ESM). War veterans and wards of Ex-Servicemen were also felicitated during the event. The programme fosters camaraderie and reinforces trust
The Nation is commemorating the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) on December 7, a solemn occasion to honour the bravery, dedication, sacrifices and unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces, an official statement said on Sunday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday stated that the construction of the road connecting Rampur Tauti with the Kumaon region would remain a government priority. CM Dhami reached Savaad, Chamoli, on Sunday on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, where he was warmly we