Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday sought generous contribution to the armed forces Flag Day Fund, saying “it is our collective responsibility to look after the families of martyrs’ who sacrificed their lives for the country.”
Sinha was interacting with army veterans and office-bearers of Sainik Welfare Department, Jammu and Kashmir, an official press release informed.
It said the Raj Bhawan hosted Army veterans and office-bearers of Sainik Welfare Department for the customary armed forces flag pinning. Armed forces Flag Day is observed on 7th December every year to honour the martyrs and express gratitude to soldiers protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the nation.
LG Sinha paid tributes to the martyrs and expressed gratitude to the men and women in the uniform, who are valiantly and selflessly fighting to safeguard the country’s honour, integrity and sovereignty, the press release said.
It said the LG appealed to all citizens to generously contribute to the Flag Day Fund for welfare and rehabilitation of ex-servicemen, ‘Veer Naris’ and martyrs’ families.
“In J&K, Armed Forces are playing a crucial role in combating terrorism to create a safe and secure environment for people. It is our collective responsibility to look after the families of Martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the country,” the LG said.
Brig. Gurmeet Singh Shan, Director, Sainik Welfare Department, J&K pinned the armed forces flag on the jacket of the LG and briefed him on the initiatives of the department, including the enhancement of daughter marriage grant, introduction of widow re-marriage grant and other welfare endeavours for the veterans, ‘Veer Naris’, dependents and serving armed forces personnel.
