Military Veterans Welfare
Rules, Regulations and Updated orders & Instructions on Indian Defence related issues
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
Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling in Dharamvir Singh makes even “Not Attributable Not Aggravated (NA NA)” service disabilities eligible for pension. Lea
What Is Disability Pension Disability pension is paid to service members who suffer a medical disability attributable to, or aggravated by, military service. In some cases two different components may be credited through separate Pension Payment Orders (PPOs), yet both parts constitute “disability pension” for tax purposes. After introduction of SPARSH, Service element and disability element/pension is combined … 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
The ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) Mobile App allows Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and their family members to easily access healthcare services, view appointments, and manage their ECHS card digitally. To use the app, it is mandatory to first register the ECHS card at the nearest polyclinic. Here is a step-by-step guide to register and log in … Read more
🏛️ Case Background Here is a structured summary of the Supreme Court’s latest order in connection with applicability of Gratuity under various Gratuity Rules with referrinca the case of Vikram Bhalchandra Ghongade v. Headmistress Girls High School & Junior College, Wardha, dated 14 July 2025, along with context and implications: ✅ Key Legal Findings 🧭 … Read more
This article summarizes the latest developments regarding the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and its potential impact on government employees and pensioners, based on parliamentary discussions, Finance Bill 2025, and media reports. 🗓️ Timeline and Likely Schedule Event Expected Timeline 8th CPC Official Announcement Alredy anounced by the Govt Formation of Pay Commission Panel Still … Read more
In times of emergency or need, knowing the right helpline number can save lives, protect rights, and ensure quick action. Below is a curated list of essential toll-free numbers that every citizen should keep handy. These numbers are operational across India and provide services ranging from medical emergencies to corruption complaints. 🚨 Emergency Services Service … Read more
🔎 Context and Importance Ex-servicemen, particularly Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Ranks (ORs), are often re-employed in various Central/State Government departments, PSUs, banks, and autonomous bodies after retirement. One persistent issue in such re-employment is the non-grant of proper pay fixation benefits and unclear treatment of Dearness Relief (DR) on pension. The Circular No. … Read more
Background Under Central Government rules, annual increment is due on 1st January or 1st July. Employees who retired on 31st December or 30th June, despite completing one full year of qualifying service, were denied the increment because they were not in service on the increment date. This led to multiple legal challenges culminating in a … Read more
Empowering India’s Bravehearts Beyond Service The June 2025 issue of the DESW Veterans’ Newsletter offers a detailed glimpse into the latest initiatives, reforms, and stories of inspiration from across India, aimed at strengthening the welfare ecosystem for ex-servicemen (ESM), their families, and dependents. Here’s a structured overview of the key highlights: 🏛️ Pensions & Policy … Read more
Confusion of Dual Family Pension Families of retired Armed Forces personnel often face confusion about their entitlements, especially in cases where the pensioner is re-employed in a civil capacity and later passes away. A major reform addressed this concern through the grant of two family pensions — one from the military side and the other … Read more
What was the case ? The Union of India filed a series of writ petitions in Delhi High Court challenging the orders passed by various Benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). These orders had granted disability pension benefits to retired armed forces personnel (both officers and other ranks) whose disabilities were incurred during or … Read more
What is Additional and who are entitled The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, through the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, has issued a memorandum (F. No. 38/10(04)/2024-P&PW(A)) dated 18.10.2024, regarding conditions for granting additional pension to retired Central Government civil employees. This is in accordance with Rule 44(6) of CCS (Pension) Rules, … Read more