Military Veterans Welfare
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The Indian Armed Forces Jawans and Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) usually retire at a much younger age compared to their civilian counterparts. Their post-retirement requirements and welfare needs are unique, covering not only pension-related matters but also healthcare, resettlement, and family welfare. Unlike civilian pensioners, ex-servicemen and their families face a range of issues connected … Read more
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special Entry Scheme provides a golden opportunity for young graduates with an NCC background to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers through the Short Service Commission (SSC). This scheme not only benefits NCC cadets but also extends to the wards of battle casualties of Army personnel. The 123rd Course … Read more
What are Part-II Orders? In the Indian Armed Forces, Part-II Orders are official records of important occurrences or events in the service life of a soldier. These orders ensure that all changes in the personal or family details of a serviceman are correctly documented and updated in official records. Even after retirement, certain life events … Read more
The Goa Human Rights Commission has directed the transport department to ensure that vehicles purchased by personnel of the Indian Armed Forces through military canteens are taxed based on the actual discounted price paid, and not on the vehicle’s market price. Case Background Rights Commission’s Observation RTO’s Stand Key Recommendation The Goa Human Rights Commission … Read more
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the notification for UP SI Recruitment 2025, offering a golden opportunity for aspirants looking to join the state police services. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 4,543 vacancies across various cadres including Civil Police, PAC, Armed Police, and the Special … Read more
Recruitment in Indian Air Force 2025 The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites Indian/Gorkha (subject of Nepal) male candidates to participate in the recruitment rally for Airmen in Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical Medical Assistant Trade). The recruitment rally will be held at Airmen Selection Centre, Near Palta Gate, Air Force Station Barrackpore, West Bengal from 27 August … Read more
पंजाब रेजीमेंट सेंटर, ध्यन चंद स्टेडियम, मामून कैंट, पठानकोट द्वारा यूनिट हेडक्वार्टर्स कोटा अग्निवीर भर्ती रैली वर्ष 2025-26 के लिए आयोजित की जा रही है। यह भर्ती रैली 19 अगस्त 2025 से प्रारंभ होगी। अभ्यर्थियों को संबंधित तिथियों पर सुबह 04:00 बजे तक टीसीपी गेट, मामून कैंट पर रिपोर्ट करना अनिवार्य है। भर्ती कार्यक्रम व … Read more
🔰 Introduction The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) offers serving and retired defence personnel the opportunity to purchase brand-new vehicles at concessional rates, exempt from GST and other dealership markups. The scheme ensures that ORs, JCOs, and Officers can avail vehicles that suit their rank-based entitlements. This guide explains: 🎖️ Car Purchase Entitlement as per Rank … Read more
Let’s hold the Legacy of Wearing Medals by Exservicemen Medals are not just metallic insignia — they are symbols of honour, service, sacrifice, and the lifelong pride of having served the nation in uniform. Even after retirement, ex-servicemen remain ambassadors of the Indian Armed Forces. Wearing medals on civil attire during appropriate occasions serves as … Read more
The Process to Facilitate our Veterans To enhance accessibility to healthcare for Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) beneficiaries, especially those in remote locations or with mobility issues, the Ministry of Defence (Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare – DESW) has sanctioned the home delivery of Not Available (NA) medicines. This facility is restricted to: The initiative is … Read more
Author : Bikash De – Editor, ESM Info Club 🔹 Introduction: Honouring Those Who Serve Twice Ex-Servicemen are among the rarest category of citizens who serve the nation twice—once on the frontlines defending sovereignty, and again through civil re-employment, contributing to the functioning of government and public systems. Despite their unmatched discipline, experience, and sacrifice, … Read more
A Persistent Injustice with PBOR Despite years of dedicated service to the nation, Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) from the Army, Navy, and Air Force continue to face systemic discrimination when it comes to pay fixation upon reemployment in Central Government Departments. While Commissioned Officers receive pay benefits aligned with their last drawn pay (with … Read more
ECHS Mobile Number Change The Central Organisation ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) has introduced a streamlined online procedure to address the issue of incorrect mobile numbers being entered during the registration process of ECHS applications. A significant number of ESMs (Ex-Servicemen) or Primary Beneficiaries were found to be feeding wrong mobile numbers, leading to non-receipt … Read more
🔹 Supreme Court’s Strong Remarks on Assault Allegations Against Army Officer In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized the importance of respecting the Indian Armed Forces, stating that the nation is able to sleep peacefully in their homes only because of the soldiers who protect the country by risking their lives … Read more
Background & Policy Context Office Memorandum: 1 February 2006 “Recruits boarded out/released on medical grounds and granted medical/disability pension shall be covered under the category of ‘Ex‑servicemen’ for all practical purposes. DOP&T Notification & 2013 Clarification Removal of Cut-Off Date (2014) Key Provisions: Summary Table Provision / Date Rationale / Scope 01 Feb 2006 OM Initial policy: … Read more
The Indian Ministry of Defence has launched an integrated pension management system called SPARSH (System for Pension Administration – Raksha). This digital initiative, led by the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), aims to streamline and modernize pension disbursement for defence pensioners, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Approx 33 lakh defence pensioners are getting pension … Read more
Registered Post is now past and it will no more be possible in India. A Circular issued by Government of India, Department of Posts (Mails Operations Division) on 02 July 2025 related to amendment of Administrative Instructions, SOPs, and Operational Guidelines due to the Merger of Registered Post with Speed Post (for Domestic Transmission) 🔹 … Read more
SBI Designates 699 Branches as SPARSH Service Centres for Defence Pensioners In a significant step towards streamlining pension-related services for the defence veteran community, the State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA) in July 2025. As part of this MoU, 699 SBI … Read more
The reemployment of ex-servicemen, particularly Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Ranks (OR) from the Indian Armed Forces, in central civil services and public sector undertakings (PSUs) is a crucial initiative aimed at leveraging their experience and discipline. However, a significant anomaly has long been observed in the process of pay fixation upon their reemployment. … Read more
IGI Aviation Services has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,446 posts, including Airport Ground Staff and Loader positions. Eligible candidates, especially from West Bengal, are encouraged to apply. Below are the full details of the vacancies, eligibility, application process, and exam structure: Vacancy Details: 1. Airport Ground Staff 2. Loader Selection Process: The exam … Read more