SHILLONG: A mega ex-servicemen rally was organised by Headquarters 101 Area and Rajya Sainik Board, Meghalaya at the Assam Regimental Centre in the city on Saturday.
The rally was attended by more than 1100 ex servicemen, veer naris, World War II veterans, widows and children hailing from Meghalaya. The rally was graced by Governor Ganga Prasad, Minister GAD, Comingone Ymbon, Chief Secretary Y Tsering and General Officer Commanding, 101 Area, Lieutenant General DS Ahuja, civil and military dignitaries. The governor lauded the veterans for their services to the nation and assured them of all assistance from the governemnt.
The rally was specially aimed at ex-servicemen, war veterans, disabled soldiers and war widows (veer naris) to express solidarity and demonstrate that they remain inseparable members of the armed forces fraternity even post retirement.
A medical camp, fully staffed with specialist doctors and medicines, was also set up to address immediate health issues.
The veer naris,war veterans and the disabled ex-soldiers were felicitated during the event by the Governor and Lieutenant General DS Ahuja. As part of the Army’s “Year of Disabled Soldier”, General Officer Commanding, 101 Area presented mobility equipment to a dsabled veteran.
The rally provided an interactive platform and mitigated issues related to pension, medical, healthcare, re-employment and redressal of grievances.
