Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches 'Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot' website
According to a statement by the Defence Ministry, AFBCWF is a Tri-Service fund, which is utilized to grant immediate financial assistance to the families of soldiers, sailors and airmen who lay down their lives or are grievously injured in active military operations.
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New Delhi, Oct 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (Oct 14) launched 'Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot' website for contribution to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF) and appealed to the people to contribute generously to the fund.
"Launched the 'Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot' website for contribution to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund. I appeal everyone to contribute generously to this fund and support the families of India's bravehearts. It is our moral duty to support them," Rajnath tweeted. According to a statement by the Defence Ministry, AFBCWF is a Tri-Service fund, which is utilized to grant immediate financial assistance to the families of soldiers, sailors and airmen who lay down their lives or are grievously injured in active military operations.
"The website (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) will enable people to contribute online directly to the fund. A certificate of online contribution can also be downloaded," it said. The launch event was organized at the National War Memorial Complex in New Delhi on Friday (Oct 14). In his address, Singh paid tributes to the valiant soldiers of the Armed Forces whose sacrifice and unwavering commitment keep the country safe from those who try to cast an evil eye.
Singh commended the Armed Forces for always protecting the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country by responding to threats such as wars and cross-border terror activities with courage and promptness. "Therefore, it is the moral responsibility of the citizens to come forward and support the soldiers & their families in the same way they fulfil their duties of protecting the nation," he said.
