Nagpur – An Ex-Servicemen Rally was organised at Army Recruiting Office Nagpur Ground adjacent to Nagpur Railway Station for the Ex-Servicemen of Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts by Station Headquarters Kamptee under the aegis of Headquarters Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub Area on 03 April 2022. A total of 620 Ex-Servicemen and 10 Veer Naris attended the Rally.
Major General Dinesh Hooda, Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat (UMANG) Sub Area was the Chief Guest of the event. In his address to the Ex-Servicemen, he highlighted the need to take care of the Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris, and Widows and to resolve their grievances on priority basis. He also assured them that UMANG Sub Area was totally committed to this crucial issue and will leave no stone unturned to ensure the Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris and Widows are well looked after.
The GOC also highlighted a number of welfare measures initiated by UMANG Sub Area like special financial assistance to financially distressed Widows, Veer Naris & disabled Ex-Servicemen, creation of Sainik Aramgarh near Nagpur Railway Station, Sanction of money through State Govt for comprehensive special repairs of Boys & Girls Hostel at Nagpur district for children of Ex-Servicemen and establishment of dedicated Police Helpdesks in Nagpur, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts in efforts to reach out to Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris & Widows staying in remote areas.