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Why Reimbursement ? Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) beneficiaries may sometimes be prescribed medicines that are not available at ECHS Polyclinics. In such cases, veterans and dependents are entitled to purchase from the market and claim reimbursement. This guide outlines the complete procedure to claim such reimbursements. ✅ Step 1: Ensure the Prescription is from … Read more

 The Rehabilitation Imperative India is home to 2.78 million ex‑servicemen (ESM), with nearly 60,000 soldiers hanging up their boots each year—often in their late 30s. Early retirement keeps the military youthful, but it also means veterans must build a “second life” to meet financial and social obligations. To smooth that transition, the Ministry of Defence runs a … Read more

Parliament’s Official Word On 21 July 2025 the Ministry of Finance, replying to Unstarred Question No. 150 in the Lok Sabha, confirmed four key points: Why it matters: A formal reply in Parliament creates a statutory record and effectively locks the executive into the commissioning process. What Exactly Is a Central Pay Commission? Since 1946, every 8‑10 years an expert panel … Read more

India’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a transformation that places it at the heart of economic recovery, job creation, and global supply chain realignment. Backed by strong data, growing investor confidence, and strategic policy initiatives, the sector is fast becoming a cornerstone of India’s aspirations to become a $5 trillion economy and a global manufacturing powerhouse. … Read more

Jai Hind! Welcome to ESM Info Club, in todays discussion , it brings you the untold struggles and triumphs of India’s soldiers—on and off the battlefield. Understanding Disability Pension* “Disability pension – यह सिर्फ एक आर्थिक सहायता नहीं है, बल्कि एक सैनिक की सेवा और बलिदान का सम्मान है। Indian Army के जवान अक्सर harsh … Read more

SPARSH ek comprehensive digital platform hai jo Ministry of Defence ke under, Principal Controller of Defence Accounts dwara develop aur maintain kiya gaya hai. Yeh ek centralized system hai jo defence pension se related sabhi services ka end-to-end management provide karta hai. SPARSH ke through defence pensioners—jaise ex-servicemen, defence civilians aur unke families—bahut hi aasani … Read more

A delegation of re-employed ex-servicemen, led by Nb Sub Pankaj Patil (re-employed in a Central Autonomous Body) along with four other members working in the Indian Railways and Income Tax Department, met Hon’ble Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), representing the Modi Government, at his Mumbai office today. 🛡️ Objective of the … Read more

What is the Pay Fixation Issue Thousands of Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) leave the Armed Forces at 37‑40 years—nearly two decades before the standard civilian superannuation age. To soften this early exit the Government of India (GoI) permits re‑employment in ministries, departments, public‑sector banks (PSBs) and other bodies. How­ever, the benefit that matters most—pay fixation—is … Read more

Director General of Posts & Ors. v. B. Ravindran & Anr. Supreme Court of India, Civil Appeals 14493‑14512 of 1996, decision dated 8 November 1996 on Pay fixation of Reemployed Exserviceman in Central Civil Services – PBOR is reproduced here in detils. Background of the Case related to Pay Fixation in Reemployed Post Supreme Court has delivered an important judgement in favour of the Reemployed Exserviceman which allows … Read more

Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemoration – Organised by : National Soldiers’ Organisation (Rashtriya Sainik Sanstha), Ghaziabad District Unit Background & Purpose Every year, 26 July is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to honour the valour of the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Vijay (1999). To mark the 26th anniversary, the Ghaziabad district branch of the National … Read more

The Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) continues its mission to facilitate the placement of retiring Army personnel, widows, and wards by offering a range of employment opportunities across India. Below are the latest vacancies available as of July 2025: Executive and Managerial Roles Position Rank/Age Criteria Location Salary Range OSD Security Officers, 40 yrs Mumbai … Read more

What is About AWWA Grant and Who can Apply ? The Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) runs a cluster of welfare schemes for families of Army personnel. The Education & Technical Scholarship is one of its flagship programmes. It is wholly funded by AWWA and targets two broad beneficiary groups: The scheme is deliberately flexible: the AWWA President … Read more

DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar Unveil ADIDOC: A Game-Changing Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis under ₹20,000 In a landmark achievement that reinforces India’s vision of self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), in collaboration with AIIMS Bibinagar, has successfully unveiled ADIDOC – an Advanced Carbon … Read more

CSD Card Renewal Guide In a major digital step toward improving services for the Armed Forces community, the Indian Armed Forces, in collaboration with Smart Chip Private Limited (SCPL), has launched a dedicated online web portal for the renewal of CSD Smart Cards. SCPL, a leader in smart card identity and integrated software solutions, proudly … Read more

The Central Organisation ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme), under the Adjutant General’s Branch at the Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), has introduced a simplified online procedure for changing the Parent Polyclinic for its beneficiaries. This streamlined process is based on feedback received from the environment and aims to ease access to healthcare services for ECHS … Read more