Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd.) highlighted the importance of promptly implementing welfare schemes, ensuring timely financial aid distribution, and establishing effective grievance redressal systems for ex-servicemen in the state. The Governor, in a meeting with the Director-cum-Secretary of the state’s Rajya Sainik Board, Air Commodore R. D. Mosabi (Retd.), discussed various welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen and their families, focusing on resettlement, employment support, and collaboration with the Armed Forces and government bodies.
Expressing his commitment to the well-being of ex-servicemen and their dependents, Lt Gen Parnaik (Retd.) emphasized the state’s dedication to implementing welfare programs, providing financial assistance, and addressing grievances promptly. He proposed organizing ex-servicemen rallies in partnership with Indian Armed Forces units stationed in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance outreach and engagement. The Governor, a former Army Commander, stressed the need for practical measures such as skill development, employment opportunities, and self-employment guidance to ensure dignified resettlement for ex-servicemen.
Furthermore, Lt Gen Parnaik (Retd.) advised the Rajya Sainik Board to act as a robust coordinating body between the Armed Forces, state government, Zila Sainik Boards, and Kendriya Sainik Board to facilitate effective policy implementation and engage meaningfully with the veteran community. In a separate event, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) and the First Lady, Bharti Singh, attended a state-level ex-servicemen rally in Aizawl, emphasizing Mizoram’s tradition of peace, harmony, and mutual respect between civilians and uniformed personnel.
