

“Our aim is to ensure the well-being of our Armed Forces personnel not only during their service but also after their retirement,” he added. Reiterating the Government’s resolve to ensure the welfare and ease of living to the Ex-Servicemen, Rajnath Singh said, many online services have been started under Digital India, including Smart Canteen Cards for shopping, implementation of SPARSH for automation of sanction and disbursement of defence pension and online access to avail the services of Kendriya Sainik Board and Directorate General of Resettlement. This government understands this very well, which is why, as soon as we came into power in 2014, we fulfilled the long-pending demand of One Rank One Pension,” he added. It is our duty to ensure their well-being. “Our every warrior of today is a respected veteran of tomorrow.

Stating that no price can be paid for the sacrifices made by the veterans, the Defence Minister extended his gratitude and assured of Government’s all possible support to ensure their welfare. This country sleeps peacefully because our soldiers are awake,” he said. This is because of our brave soldiers who are standing firm at the borders. “Today our country is moving forward on the path of progress uninterruptedly. READ | On missile names, 1971 war & terror, Rajnath Singh schools Pakistan at Swarnim Vijay ParvĬommending the Armed Forces personnel, including the veterans, for their selfless service, Rajnath Singh described them as the protectors of India’s unity and integrity.
