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Rajnath Singh has appealed to the nation to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, terming it the moral responsibility of every citizen to ensure the welfare of the soldiers and their families.
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"Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the enhancement of the financial aid to the orphaned children of ex-servicemen from Rs 1,000 per month to Rs 3,000 per month," the defence ministry said in a statement.
An SC bench of justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and Vikram Nath said, "The review petition is dismissed in terms of the signed order." A review petition was moved in the Supreme Court challenging the top court judgement delivered in March this year.
The Centre has disbursed over ₹42,700 crores to 20.6 lakh retired defence personnel under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme since its inception, the defence ministry said on Friday
Amid this coronavirus crisis which has brought disruption across India, people have come forward to help in combating the virus. Even the men in the uniform who had once served the nation by protecting the countrymen are now lending their hands in fighting against the virus. The Ex-Servicemen (ESM) belonging to the Army, Navy and Air Force are assisting the civil administration and serving voluntarily and selflessly.
There is absolutely vague focus on Defence Affairs to include welfare of ex-servicemen in the Congress Party 2019 Election Manifesto - Ghosana Patra.
Union cabinet approved the grant of Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) facilities to World War-II Veterans, Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs), Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) and pre-mature retirees.A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The flag does not fly because breeze moves it, it flies with every breath of soldier who lives and dies protecting it. Indian Soldiers are a synonym of bravery and patriotism. Their patriotism not only reflects oath of service but also humanity which is the cornerstone of Indian culture. The remembrance of such brave soldiers always give goosebumps to every Indian, to salute the bravery of these soldiers, Today PM Narendra Modi inaugurates ‘National War Memorial’ to the nation.
In a move to benefit and give back the ones who once gave their all for the nation, the retired officers of Assam Rifles will now get benefits of Health Scheme membership. The Cabinet Committee on Security on Tuesday approved the grant of Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) membership to Assam Rifles Pensioners and their dependents.
