Ex-servicemen rally “Veeron Ka Samman, Desh Ka Abhiman” held at Ferozepur Cantonment

Jalandhar, October 20, 2024: An Ex-Servicemen Rally on the theme "VeeronkaSamman, DeshKaAbhiman" was organised under the aegis of Western Command at Ferozepur Cantonment. The event brought together ex-servicemen, "Veer Naris,' and widows of soldiers from the districts of Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, Fazilka, Muktsar, Faridkot, Moga, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Kapurthala in Punjab. Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command gave significance to the rally with his presence and interacted with all present. 
 
With the enthusiastic participation of over 3,000 ex-servicemen, Veer Naris, and widows of soldiers, the event aimed to reach out to the ex-servicemen community to address issues related to pensions, SPARSH, ECHS, and CSD facilities, reaffirming the Indian Army's commitment to their welfare. The rally provided a platform for direct interaction between ex-servicemen and various authorities and agencies, including banks, to facilitate grievance redressal and seek clarifications. The effective grievance redressal mechanism established during the event was highly appreciated by the attendees. The rally also featured awareness talks on various government schemes and facilities available for ex-servicemen, enriching their understanding of the resources at their disposal. 
 
As a gesture of appreciation and support, Gallantry Awardees, Veer Naris & disabled ex-servicemen were felicitated by the Army Commander. Adding to the spirit of the occasion, the gathering was treated to an exhilarating performance of traditional martial arts such as Gatka and Kalaripayattu, evoking a sense of pride and nostalgia among the ex- servicemen.