Kolkata : The two-day Raksha Pension Samadhan Aayojan, a defence pension outreach initiative, began at Vijay Durg, Kolkata. This significant programme is a collaborative effort by the Indian Army’s Eastern Command and the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj. The event aims to bridge the gap between pensioners and authorities, facilitating the swift resolution of pension-related grievances of Ex-Servicemen (ESM), their dependents, widows, and retired civilian defence employees.
Inaugurated by Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, Financial Advisor (Defence Services), Ministry of Defence, the outreach saw enthusiastic participation from 573 veterans and their families. Senior officials from PCDA (P), Prayagraj, were on-site to assist with documentation, address anomalies, and provide expert advice on complex pension cases.
Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra, Chief of Staff, HQ Eastern Command, emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the veteran community. He noted that structured support systems are in place to enhance access to entitlements and ensure timely grievance redressal through veteran support cells.
This initiative not only exemplifies the Indian Army’s dedication to the dignity and well-being of its veterans but also reinforces the principle that no soldier is left behind, even in retirement.
