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Imphal, Mar 10 : Security Forces of Loktak Brigade of Red Shield Division reached out to the ESM of the Bishenpur District to organise an Ex-Servicemen Rally at N Khunou on Mar 10. The function was attended by 55 Ex-Servicemen, 12 Widows and one Veer Nari from various parts of Bishenpur District. The aim of the Ex-Servicemen Rally was to acquaint the Ex-Servicemen with the various existing and upcoming policies of the Govt of India, Ministry of Defence for betterment of Ex-Servicemen and redressal of grievances of the Ex-Servicemen.
Brig PC Nair, Commander, Logtak Brigade also attended the Ex-Servicemen Rally. The Commander interacted with the Ex-Servicemen, to acquaint himself with the problems being currently faced by them and to address them. Speaking on the occasion, Brig PC Nair, said that organising of the Ex-Servicemen rally is with an aim to reach out to all Veterans and Veer Naris of Ex-Servicemen of the entire Bishenpur Distt. It is to give an excellent platform for redressal of their pending grievances. The rally afforded the Ex-Servicemen with a composite platform for redressal of their wide ranging grievances in all spheres of life.
Apart from resolving pension related problems and resettlement issues, emphasis was also given to important issues such as medical treatment of Ex-Servicemen and their dependents under Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). Col KAK Singh, the Officer in Charge, ECHS Polyclinic, Imphal, explained to the Ex-Servicemen in detail about the functioning and limitations of the ECHS. He also explained in a very comprehensive manner the treatment procedures in vogue for the empanelled hospital and non empanelled hospital and emergency treatment. All the Ex-Servicemen were also exhorted by Col KAK Singh to spread the word to other Ex-Servicemen regarding enrolling themselves as a member of ECHS for availing the benefit of the scheme. Other issues such as documentation for issue of CSD smart cards and financial assistance by Armed Forces to Ex-Servicemen and War Widows were also clarified.
Progress on the points raised by Ex-Servicemen during last Ex-Servicemen rally and steps initiated for redressal of the same were also conveyed to them. On the side lines of the Ex-Servicemen rally a medical camp was also organised, where the Ex-Servicemen and Veer Naris were provided medical facilities for minor ailments and free medicines were also distributed.
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