Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in an ex-servicemen’s meet organized in Hathibadkala, Dehradun on Wednesday to mark the New Year. The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand is the land of brave soldiers and ex-servicemen, and the state government is continuously sensitive and active towards their honor, rehabilitation, and welfare. He said that as the son of a soldier, he has witnessed the discipline, sacrifice, and patriotism of the army up close. The Chief Minister said that he tries to attend every program related to soldiers.
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi always visits soldiers on every important occasion. The Prime Minister has taken many historic decisions for the welfare of soldiers and ex-servicemen. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the modernization of the armed forces, rapid development of border areas, and continuous increase in modern equipment, housing, and welfare facilities for soldiers have been ensured, which has further boosted the morale and pride of both active soldiers and the ex-servicemen community. The Chief Minister said that the state government is running various welfare schemes for the dependents of martyrs, ex-servicemen, and retired military personnel in the state.
Minister of Sainik Welfare, Ganesh Joshi, said that soldiers and ex-servicemen are the pride of the nation, and it is because of their sacrifice, dedication, and discipline that India is safe and strong today. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state government is continuously taking concrete steps for the welfare of soldiers, ex-servicemen, and their dependents. The state government has increased the award and honorarium given to soldiers many times over, which has further enhanced the respect for martyrs and brave soldiers. He said that the Dhami government has taken the sensitive and historic decision to provide government jobs to the families of soldiers who attained martyrdom while defending the country at the border. He said that so far, 28 families of martyred soldiers have been provided with employment in government service, which reflects the government’s commitment towards military families. On this occasion, retired military officers including Lieutenant General AK Singh, Brigadier KG Bahal, Major General Sammi Sabharwal, Lt. General Ashwani Kumar, Major General OP Rana, Brigadier JNS Bisht, Major General Devesh Agnihotri, Major General OP Soni, and Major General Anand Rawat were present.
