Military Veterans Welfare
Rules, Regulations and Schemes Updated orders & Instructions on Welfare of Exservicemen
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
The Indian Armed Forces Jawans and Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) usually retire at a much younger age compared to their civilian counterparts. Their post-retirement requirements and welfare needs are unique, covering not only pension-related matters but also healthcare, resettlement, and family welfare. Unlike civilian pensioners, ex-servicemen and their families face a range of issues connected … Read more
What are Part-II Orders? In the Indian Armed Forces, Part-II Orders are official records of important occurrences or events in the service life of a soldier. These orders ensure that all changes in the personal or family details of a serviceman are correctly documented and updated in official records. Even after retirement, certain life events … 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
Are We Witnessing the Birth of a New Civilization? We may look back at 2025 as the last normal year in human history.Just as the discovery of electricity transformed civilization, and the internet reshaped economies, politics, and society—Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now set to trigger the next seismic shift. For the past 10,000 years, humanity … Read more
Leave Travel Concession (LTC) is one of the most recognized allowances available to serving Central Government employees, allowing them reimbursement of travel expenses for visiting home or other parts of the country. However, in recent times, there has been a growing demand to extend the LTC benefit to pensioners, particularly after every four years — … Read more
Few Words on NPS vs UPS Greetings, friends! In recent times, discussions around pension schemes like NPS (National Pension System), UPS (Unified Pension Scheme), and OPS (Old Pension Scheme) have dominated the discourse among government employees and aspirants. With the release of the final circular on the UPS just a few days ago, the stage … Read more
HS Result of WB The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has been a cornerstone of the academic framework in West Bengal since its establishment in 1975. Over the decades, it has guided and empowered lakhs of students to pursue their dreams through higher secondary education. By setting curriculum standards, conducting fair examinations, … Read more
What is PMSS and its Benefit The PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS), introduced in the academic year 2006–07, is a government initiative to offer financial assistance to the children and widows of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Ex-Coast Guard personnel. The aim of this scheme is to encourage higher education among the wards of defense personnel and reduce … Read more
Veterans are the backbone of a nation’s security and pride. Their unwavering dedication, resilience, and sacrifices have played a crucial role in shaping our societies. This article delves into the significance of veterans, their challenges, and the ways in which society can support and honor them. The Role of Veterans in National Security Veterans have … Read more
भारत सरकार के कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय ने तलाकशुदा बेटियों की परिवार पेंशन के लिए पात्रता को लेकर महत्वपूर्ण प्रावधान किए हैं। इन स्पष्टीकरणों का उद्देश्य मृत सरकारी कर्मचारी या पेंशनभोगी के आश्रित परिवार के सदस्यों को वित्तीय सुरक्षा प्रदान करना है। पृष्ठभूमि और कानूनी ढांचा तलाकशुदा या विधवा बेटियों को 25 वर्ष … Read more
You might have curiosity to know about the amount of Tax imposed on the CSD Liquor you purchase every month. After implementation of GST, w.e.f. 01 July 2017, only VAT on liquor will continue to be loaded, as liquor is outside the purview of GST. In many states , no Tax is levied on CSD … Read more
The Hon’ble Supreme Court has ordered/allowed the grant of one annual increment to the petitioners retiring on 30th June or 31st December, which they earned on the last day of their service for rendering one year qualifying service preceding one year to the date of retirement. It has been decided to extend the benefit of … Read more
It has been observed that a large number of ex-servicemen are capable enough to get good post in Govt, PSU and corporate world. Due to non possessing of Minimum educational degree i.e Graduation, they are not accepted by the organizations/departments. To overcome this resistance and towards a better 2nd innings for the veterans, Indian Armed … Read more
DESW has circulated to all Rajya Sainik Board and concerned authorities regarding applicability of PMSS Scholarship for wards of Defence Personnel. Main portion of the letter is reproduced here – PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-25 It has come to notice that some ZSBs are not accepting PMSS application for students studying in … Read more
Soon after WW II, in order to help the demobilized soldiers, nucleus employmentexchanges were established. Following the 1947-48 J&K Operations, the inescapable need for resettling the war-disabled, war-wounded and war-widows was fathomed at variousstrataand fora. Consequently, a small cell was commissioned in the Adjutant General’s Branch,Army HQs. Given their infinitesimal size, the requirement of the … Read more
Planning to visit the tourist places of various placed in India. Don’t worry, avail the Indian Army’s Holiday Home and enjoy your tourism. Ministry of Defence has established Holiday Homes for all ranks in various tourist places / pilgrimage & cities of India. The Holiday homes have been authorized and constructed at a number of … Read more
Enhanced rate of pension is applicable to family pensioners which were earlier regulated as per pension regulations for the concerned services. Now, a special amendment has been issued to remove the restrictions of minimum qualifying service considering the sacrifice for the nation. Detailed instruction is appended here. Tele: 011-21410540 BY REGISTERED POSTDirectorate of Pay & … Read more
Notional increment related orders of the Appex Court has been implemented by the Department/ministries and pensionary benefit has already been extended to all the applicants. The Hon’ble Supreme Court has ordered/allowed the grant of one annual increment to the petitioners retiring on 30th June and 31st December, which they earned on the last day of … Read more
We never think about our ultimate destinaion of the life. But it is the only truth that one day we have to leve this beautiful. Before the day come, we must educate our family members about the process to be followed after our last breath as, in civil, no one can help you in military … Read more