Veer naris demand solution to issues of pension, benefits

Ludhiana: “Sort out issues related to pension, benefits, and entitlements of Veer Naris, and widows of veterans, as well as ensure placements of wards in various organisations, said Nandini Sharma, zonal president of Vajra Corps Army Wives Welfare Association at the Veer Nari meet here on Sunday.

The annual event is organised by Vajra Air Defence Brigade of Indian Army to felicitate Veer Naris and widows of veterans of Ludhiana district here. In his address, Brigadier Manish Arora, station commander, Ludhiana Military Station, said the aim of the annual meet was to maintain contact with the kith and kin of heroes of the Indian Army. He added that the Veer Nari meet was attended by over 900 people, including 640 veer naris/widows of veterans, and their dependants.

A special medical camp was also organised during the event, in which a number of specialist doctors of the Army and civil hospitals participated. Medical aids such as wheelchairs, walking sticks, lumbar belts, and cervical collars were distributed among the participants. A large number of dignitaries from the corporate sector also extended their support to the cause. Students from Vajra Army School and BCM Arya School presented a cultural programme in honour of the veer naris and war widows.