Imphal: Continuing its efforts to reach out to the Veterans, the Indian Army organised yet another Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rally at Senapati on February 28, 2024, after the rally at Bishnupur on February 26, 2024.
The event received a significant turnout of approximately 600 persons including, 500 Veterans, 09 Veer Naris, 48 widows, and 21 dependents from Ukhrul, Kangpokpi, Tamenglong and Kamjong districts of Manipur. The rally was organised to facilitate ESM community to register and resolve their grievances related to pension documentation and other anomalies.
Dedicated assistance booths to provide support and guidance on crucial matters including healthcare, pension anomalies and ECHS Polyclinic services were established in the rally which also included a comprehensive range of facilities to address the unique needs and concerns of ESM attending the event.
Furthermore, medical specialists and dental specialists from the Army and District Civil Hospital organized a medical camp to provide medical assistance and provision of medicines to the rally attendees.
Veterans, Veer Naris interacted with the GOC, Red Shield Division. The GOC conveyed gratitude to the veterans and their families for their sacrifices and services to the nation.
He also appreciated the yeomen service by the ESM community to the Indian Army during the prevalent security situation in Manipur. He also assured all participants of expeditious redressal of their issues.
Indian Army is committed to ensuring that issues of Veterans, Veer Naris and war widows, particularly in times crisis in the region are addressed in time bound manner despite the challenges posed by the present situation, and this Ex-Servicemen Rally again underscores the commitment which embodies the spirit of camaraderie and solidarity in Indian Armed Forces, according to a press note from the PRO (Defence) Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh
