DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles conducted an Ex-Servicemen Rally under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (North) and Headquarters 6 Sector at Urban Hatt, Dimapur on November 24. The Rally fulfilled its aim of reaching out to the Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen residing in Nagaland/ Assam. 650 Ex-Servicemen attended the event belonging to districts of Mokokchung, Wokha, Dimapur, Kohima and Peren as well as those belonging to Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts of Assam.
The Rally provided them an opportunity to resolve their grievances related to Pensions, CSD facilities, Medical or any other aspects concerning them. The Event included Stalls manned by representatives of Pension Cell, Record Branch, Pay and Allowance Office, Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association (ARESA) and State Bank of India. For resolution of any other issues, a ‘General Grievance Cell’ was established in which specific problems faced by Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen were registered and on the spot advice provided. For welfare of Ex-Servicemen, Stalls for Aadhar Card, CSD Smart Card, Waste Management, ICICI Bank, Postal Branch and Employment Forum were also established.
Medical Camps were also conducted. Six Veer Naris and a war wounded Gallantry Award Winner were also felicitated.
Lieutenant General HJS Sachdev, AVSM, SM, Director General addressed the gathering among others.
