Military Veterans Welfare
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Serving and retired defence personnel often have to travel to Delhi for official work or for the medical treatment of their dependents. Delhi houses two of the top Armed Forces hospitals – Base Hospital and Research & Referral (R&R) Hospital – which makes the city a frequent destination for defence families. However, finding suitable accommodation … Read more
The NCC Special Entry Scheme 123rd Course (April 2026) offers a prestigious opportunity for unmarried male graduates, including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel, to join the Indian Army as Short Service Commissioned Officers. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in graduation and at least a ‘B’ grade in the NCC ‘C’ Certificate … Read more
Good news for ECHS members! Changing your parent Polyclinic has become easier thanks to a new feature on the ECHS portal. Beneficiaries with the 64KB ECHS Smart Card can now update their parent Polyclinic online, once every three months. What is an ECHS Polyclinic? An ECHS Polyclinic is a dedicated healthcare center for retired armed … Read more
हाल ही में रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा भारतीय सैनिकों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण आर्थिक निर्णय लिया गया है। जनवरी 2024 से सैनिकों के भत्ते में ₹1688 प्रतिमाह की वृद्धि की गई है। यह निर्णय 13 महीनों की देरी के बाद आया है, लेकिन इसके तहत सभी रैंक के सैन्यकर्मियों को बराबर लाभ मिलेगा। आइए जानते हैं … Read more
परिचय:रिटायरमेंट के बाद कई बार ऐसी आर्थिक परिस्थितियाँ सामने आती हैं जब तत्काल पैसों की आवश्यकता होती है। ऐसे में सैनिक और अर्धसैनिक बलों के पेंशनर्स के लिए SBI द्वारा चलाई जा रही “जय जवान पेंशन लोन योजना” एक बेहद उपयोगी और सरल विकल्प है। इस लेख में हम इस योजना की पूरी जानकारी सरल … Read more
Position: Vehicle Repair & Maintenance SupervisorLocation: Uran, Navi MumbaiIndustry: Logistics & Transport (100+ Trucks, Pan-India Operations) 📌 Role Summary We are urgently seeking an Ex-Defence JCO/NCO with strong experience in vehicle repair & maintenance supervision. The role involves ensuring fleet readiness by: 📍 Job Location 💰 Compensation & Benefits ✅ Eligibility Criteria (Ex-Defence Only) 🕐 … Read more
Your Complete Guide to the Latest Benefits from the Directorate of Canteen Services , CSD Dte. The Directorate of Canteen Services (CSD), operating under the Quartermaster General’s Branch, has introduced sweeping changes to make life easier for its vast user base—serving personnel, veterans, Veer Naris, and their families. As of 2025, these updates represent a … Read more
भारत में रक्षा कर्मियों के लिए पेंशन प्रणाली उनकी सेवानिवृत्ति के बाद वित्तीय सुरक्षा का एक महत्वपूर्ण पहलू है। यह सुनिश्चित करता है कि जिन्होंने राष्ट्र की सेवा में अपने कई वर्ष बिताए हैं, उन्हें पर्याप्त सहायता मिले। सरकार लगातार इन पेंशन लाभों को सुधारने का प्रयास कर रही है ताकि वे सभी सशस्त्र बल … Read more
When we think of the Armed Forces, the first images that come to mind are courage, discipline, and sacrifice. Yet, behind every challenge our soldiers face on the frontlines, there exists an invisible force that empowers and protects them—science. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Soldier Support System (SSS), ensures that our … Read more
Tax Treatment under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): Clarification by CBDT The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has issued an Office Memorandum dated 8th July 2025 to clarify the tax treatment of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) introduced as an option under the existing National Pension System … Read more
Family pension is granted to the Next of Kin (NOK) of the deceased soldier/veterans/Civilian employees/retirees. Preference of the family pension is as below :- (a) Wife/husband (Spouse) or Parent (for unmarried)(b) Son / daughter(c) Divorced /Unmarried daughter Family pension to Divorced / widowed daughter has been introduced in the year 2004. Divorced/widowed daughters were made … Read more
SBI Recruiting in Clerical Post The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the Clerk (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment Notification for 2025. A total of 6,589 vacancies have been announced, encompassing both regular and backlog openings Vacancy Breakdown : SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 Important Dates – SBI Clerk Recruitment 2025 … Read more
All about this internship The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, plays a crucial role in ensuring the welfare, resettlement, pension, and healthcare needs of retired Indian Armed Forces personnel and their families. To involve young minds in this mission, DESW has launched an Internship Scheme that provides … Read more
This is most important for Ex-Servicemen and Their Families. Why This Advisory is Important? If an ex-serviceman (PBOR or equivalent) passes away due to an accident, the family is eligible to receive an insurance cover of ₹30 lakh under the DSP (Defence Service Pension) scheme. This benefit is available only if the death occurs due … Read more
A variety of guest house and hotel facilities are available across India for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), serving defence personnel, and their families. These facilities aim to provide comfortable accommodation at reasonable rates or through special arrangements with defence organizations. Below is a compiled list of notable options: 1. Shimla – Adm Comdt Guest Rooms 2. Jaipur … Read more
A large number of Army personnel and their dependents regularly visit R&R Hospital (Delhi Cantt), Base Hospital (Delhi Cantt), and Command Hospitals for medical treatment. However, these visits often involve challenges such as: To address these concerns and ensure a smoother experience for the serving community and veterans, a dedicated assistance system has been introduced. … Read more
The Central Organisation, ECHS, issued a circular dated August 13, 2025, introducing major changes to the policy on prior sanction for treatment at non-empanelled hospitals. This reform is designed to reduce delays in approvals and expand access to advanced medical care for Ex-Servicemen and their dependents. Background: Old Policy Framework Under the earlier system, the … Read more
The Air Force Hospital, Bangalore provides comprehensive healthcare services to serving personnel, veterans, and their families. To ensure systematic medical attention and convenience, the hospital operates multiple Outpatient Departments (OPD) with fixed consultation days for each specialty. Below is the detailed OPD schedule department-wise: Specialty-wise OPD Days Medicine & Allied Specialties Surgery & Allied Specialties … Read more
OPD Services at Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata The Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata—commonly referred to as CH(EC), Kolkata—is one of the premier military hospitals in India. It caters not only to serving defence personnel but also to veterans (ex-servicemen), their dependents, and eligible family members.One of the most important facilities here is the Outpatient … Read more
Introduction The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming that the death of a soldier during casual leave due to illness is attributable to military service. The decision reinforces the principle that casual leave is treated as duty period, thereby securing the rights of widows and dependents for family pension and … Read more