Rally for Indian army veterans held

TAWANG, Apr 28: The Indian Army organized ex-servicemen rally for the ‘Veterans’ and ‘Veer Narees’ of Tawang district at the district military station near here on Sunday.

The event witnessed more than 150 Veterans/ Veer Narees/ next of kins of veterans from all over Tawang district. The event commenced with wreath lying at Tawang war memorial, wherein the veterans paid homage to valiant martyrs of 1962 war.

The host formation and station headquarters, Tawang provisioned staff from record offices of various regiments of veterans to resolve pension related issues, if any.

Other facilities catered at the venue included Suvidha Kendras/ Stalls established by banks holding pension accounts, the Aadhar biometric updation centre, veterans suvidha kendra, field hospital, the ECHS Polyclinic, agriculture assistance, NCC guidance centre and Army awareness & motivation centre, HRDC Tawang Brigade.

The Veterans made optimum use of opportunity to benefit from welfare schemes, medical & dental treatment, and financial advice and above all felt at home with Tawang soldiers expressing their love and gratitude, connecting with them on this special occasion.