Welfare of ex-servicemen is the administration’s top priority: LG
Jammu: On the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans’ Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the martyrs and interacted with their kin, veterans, and ‘Veer Naris’ at Raj Bhawan today, an official press release informed.
“The nation will forever remain indebted to our soldiers who are safeguarding the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country. Welfare of the ex-servicemen is the top priority of the administration,” the LG said.
“J&K has witnessed drastic improvements in the last four years, for which you all have worked throughout your life. Today, Jammu & Kashmir is marching ahead on the path of growth and prosperity. After Independence, J&K has seen the highest footfall of tourists,” he said.
“Police, Army, CAPFs are working in coordination to defeat the nefarious attempts of the neighboring country to disrupt peace in Jammu Kashmir. Terrorism is breathing its last breath. I am confident that our ex-servicemen will continue to make their important contribution in the fight against terrorism,” the LG said.
He appealed to all citizens to generously contribute towards the welfare of ex-servicemen and ‘Veer Naris’. “It is our collective responsibility and our foremost duty to ensure that our veterans and the families of our martyrs live a life of dignity,” he said.
He assured every support from the administration in terms of availability of land for Sainik Colonies in both regions of Kashmir and Jammu. “We are also determined to increase the ex-gratia as a mark of respect to our Army bravehearts,” he added.
The LG also honoured the ‘Veer Naris’ on the occasion.
Lt Gen RK Sharma (retd.); Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to LG; Brig. Gurmeet Singh Shan (retd.), Director Sainik Welfare Department, J&K; Brig. Anil Gupta (retd.) and officials of Sainik Welfare Department J&K were also present.
