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Disabled soldiers who sustain injuries during service often face significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. To support these brave individuals, the government provides ex-gratia benefits—a financial assistance scheme designed to ensure their well-being and economic stability. This article explores the eligibility, benefits, application process, and significance of ex-gratia payments for disabled soldiers in India. 1. … Read more

The Veterans Achievers Award is a prestigious recognition dedicated to honoring the extraordinary contributions of retired military personnel. This award celebrates their continued service to the nation in various fields, including social work, entrepreneurship, governance, and community service. Objective of the Award The primary aim of the Veterans Achievers Award is to acknowledge and encourage … Read more

The issue of additional pension benefits for Central Government pensioners has been a subject of significant discussion. In response to an unstarred question (No. 2991) raised in the Lok Sabha on March 19, 2025, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions provided insights into the existing eligibility criteria, the rationale behind it, and the … Read more

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has taken a significant step in enhancing medical support for veterans by empaneling Renova Soumya Cancer Centre, a unit of Bhavani Health Care Services Pvt Ltd, in Secunderabad, Telangana. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the empanelment, its implications, and the benefits it offers to ECHS beneficiaries. Background … Read more

ECHS कार्ड का दुरुपयोग: सभी पूर्व सैनिक कार्रवाई करें ECHS प्राधिकरण द्वारा प्रसारित सूचना के अनुसार, हालिया रिपोर्टों से पता चला है कि सूचीबद्ध अस्पताल कुछ लाभार्थियों के साथ मिलीभगत करके ECHS कार्ड का दुरुपयोग कर रहे हैं। प्रारंभिक स्व-घोषणा (Self-Declaration) के अनुसार, जिसे प्राथमिक लाभार्थियों द्वारा हस्ताक्षरित किया गया था, यदि उनके या उनके … Read more

GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FINANCEDEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURELOK SABHASTARRED QUESTION No. *235TO BE ANSWERED ON MONOAY, MARCH 17,a02’IPHALGUNA 26, 1946 (SAKA)-235. MS KANGNA RANAUT:SMT. SAJDA AHMED: Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:(a) whether the 8rh Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been constituted by theGovernment for revision of salaries and pensions of Central Government … Read more

Armed Forces personnel are generally retired at too young age and average age of their retirement is 40 years.  At this age they need to be reemployed with good salary at least their last pay should be protected.  In order to get reemployed , govt has provided reservation facility for ESM so that they can … Read more

Life without WhatsApp can not be imagined in this era.  Information exchange with problem solving solutions for Exserviceman has been offered by Veterans Directorate which will provide you complete solutions of your query/problems related to SPARSH Pension, CSD, ECHS, KSB Welfare Schemes and Grievance redressal through WhatsApp.  It works with AI assisted helping hand for … Read more

Air HQ has issued order regarding issue of Identity card for Air Veterans. Details of eligibility, validity, application process has been described in the AF Order reproduced below :- AFO 16/2024AIR FORCE ORDERBYAIR CHIEF MARSHAL VR CHAUDHARI, PVSM AVSM VM ADCCHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF NO. 16/2024 AIR HEADQUARTERS NEW DELHI, TUESDAY. 25 SEP 2024 … Read more

Eligibility Conditions for Claiming DSP Account Linked Insurance Benefit for Defence Personnel    (1) Eligibility conditions differ for every bank and as per terms and conditions signed in the Moll. All MoU are placed on Army Webpage under DG (MF&FS) for ready reference. Process to claim DSP Account Linked Insurance Benefit Following procedure must be … Read more

Besides Military Hospitals, Ex-Servicemen, serving personnel, and other ECHS beneficiaries are entitled to avail medical treatment from empanelled private hospitals under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). However, beneficiaries have frequently reported difficulties in obtaining admission to empanelled hospitals, particularly during medical emergencies, due to the non-availability of beds and limited healthcare infrastructure. Recognising these … Read more