Veterans Service Kendra inaugurated

PASIGHAT, Apr 30: Major General Akash Johar, the general officer commanding (GOC) of Likabali, inaugurated a Veterans Service Kendra (VSK) for Veterans, Veer-Matas, and Veer-Naris at the outdoor stadium here on Tuesday.

The ceremony was attended by two warriors from the 1971 War, Tonkesor Gogoi and Loknath Gogoi.

East Siang deputy commissioner Tayi Taggu, 56-Artillery Brigade commander Brigadier Himanshu Bhatnagar, Retired Group Captain (IAF) Mohonto Panging, ASP Pankaj Lamba, ADC (HQ) Tatling Pertin, and senior army officials from Sigar military station were also present.

GOC Johar, in his address, highlighted the Spear Corps of the Indian Army's initiative to establish the second VSK in Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to strengthen the bond with veterans from the region.

He emphasized the significance of the VSK as a permanent office providing a single point grievance redressal cell for Ex-Servicemen, Veer-Naris, and Veer-Matas.

The VSK will facilitate registration and follow-up of grievances, provide access to facilities like CSD, Aadhaar authentication, SPARSH, library, internet, and offer information on post-retirement benefits, government schemes, and various Army entries including Agniveer recruitment training.

Johar expressed gratitude to the Veterans and Veer-Naris for their service and sacrifices, stating that the VSK symbolizes the Indian Army's steadfast support to its veterans.

He described it as a manifestation of the camaraderie and solidarity that defines the ethos of the Indian Armed Forces.

Taggu and Panging also addressed the gathering, acknowledging the significance of the VSK and its role in supporting and honoring the nation's veterans.