A joint Assam Rifles (AR) and Armed Forces veteran’s rally on the theme, “Serving Those, Who Served the Nation” was organised on January 17 at Mokokchung by Assam Rifles. A press release by PRO, HQ IGAR (North) informed that more than 1100 veterans, veer naris, widows of Assam Rifles, Army, Navy and Air Force from all districts of Nagaland attended the rally, which was graced by IGAR (N), Major General Vikas Lakhera, Sena Medal as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Major General Vikas appreciated the veterans, veer naris and widows who travelled long distances to attend the rally and encouraged them to be well versed with use of pension related apps.
Record branch officers from HQ DGAR, Col Veteran from 41 sub area and director Rajya Sainik Board addressed the veterans on matters related to pension. Brigadier Vikram Singh, Commander 7 Sector Assam Rifles updated them about the various facilities provided at the venue.
A total of 28 stalls were placed which included records branch for documentation, army recruitment office, pension cell, resettlement branch, banks, agriculture department, skill development, state legal services and canteen services to provide instant services regarding long pending issues or grievances of ex-servicemen.