Governor Haribhau Bagde addressed the golden jubilee ceremony of ex‑servicemen organised by the District Ex‑Services League on 25 October in Jaipur
He underscored the honour of ex‑servicemen, pension benefits and the expansion of employment opportunities
Key steps for ex‑servicemen’s welfare
According to the Governor, the central government’s ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme has been implemented, giving all ex‑servicemen equal pension rights
Through the Ex‑Servicemen Corporation, more than 13,000 ex‑servicemen have been provided with jobs, and legal‑aid clinics have been set up in all district soldiers’ welfare offices
- Coaching assistance for ex‑servicemen’s children has been raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000
- More than 14,000 Veerangana veterans have been honoured across the state
Bagde said ex‑servicemen are now provided with smart canteen cards, identity cards, online DGR services and a touch‑portal for pension management
The role of ex‑servicemen in society
The Governor said retired soldiers contribute to nation‑building with discipline, experience and leadership, and guide youth in tackling challenges such as drug abuse in the social sector