Military Veterans Welfare
Rules, Regulations and Schemes Updated orders & Instructions on Welfare of Exservicemen
The Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) has introduced important policy updates for serving soldiers and ex-servicemen. These changes have come into effect from 1 April and aim to strengthen the financial security of soldiers and their families. The updated provisions include: This information is extremely important for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and their families. Increase in Insurance … Read more
Armed Forces personnel—both serving and retired—along with their families, often travel across the country for pilgrimage, personal, or welfare-related purposes. Recognising their service and sacrifices, Hotel United House, Shirdi (Maharashtra) has extended a special concessional accommodation scheme exclusively for defence personnel and their families. This welfare-oriented initiative has been formally communicated to the Kendriya Sainik … Read more
The Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) is a vital financial safety net for personnel of the Indian Army. Over the years, AGIF has evolved not only to cover serving soldiers but also to extend insurance protection beyond retirement, discharge, or death, ensuring continued financial security for families. The AGIF Extended Insurance Scheme is especially important … Read more
A Landmark Judgment Upholding the Right to Life and Medical Dignity of Pensioners In a significant judgment reinforcing the constitutional right to life and healthcare, the Bombay High Court directed the Union of India and the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to fully reimburse a retired Central Government pensioner for a life-saving heart transplant surgery. … Read more
Supporting the Educational Dreams of Soldiers’ Children & Widows Education is the most powerful tool for social and economic upliftment. Recognizing this, the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), Ministry of Defence, provides Education Grants to support the children, widows, and orphans of Ex-Servicemen (ESM). Commonly this is known as … Read more
The Indian Armed Forces often require soldiers to move at very short notice for duty, training, leave, medical needs, and family requirements. Recognizing this, the Indian Railways has extended special support through Movement Control Office (MCO) Quota, which allows serving soldiers and veterans to obtain railway reservations on priority even when normal quotas are exhausted. … 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
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