Army assures assistance to border veterans

Stressing on the important role that Army Veterans continue to play in maintaining peace and tranquillity in the areas sharing borders with Pakistan, the Army today assured them of all necessary assistance.
"We assure them (Veterans) of all necessary assistance to mitigate their difficulties," the General Officer Commanding of Tiger Division, Major General Ashwani Kumar said today while addressing a Veterans' Rally organised at Jhiri village on outskirts of Jammu city.
The Veterans were apprised about welfare schemes introduced by the central and state governments and other welfare activities undertaken by the Zilla Sainik Welfare Board.
As part of the meet, which was attended by over 1,000 Army Veterans, a grievance cell was established where they were encouraged to register their grievances.

A medical camp was also established with facilities of Diabetes, Hypertension and Cataract screening.