Military Veterans Welfare
Rules, Regulations and Updated orders & Instructions on Indian Defence related issues
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the death of a soldier due to high fever while on casual leave is attributable to military service. The court held that casual leave is to be treated as duty period for all intents and purposes, making the death during such time … 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
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
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