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\nImphal, July 1 : In an effort to reach out the Ex-Servicemen of Bishnupur District the security Forces of Loktak Brigade of Red Shield Division organised an Ex-Servicemen Rally at Ningthoukhong on 30 Jun 13. The function was attended by 90 Ex-Servicemen and Veer Nari\u2019s from various part of Bishnupur District. The aim of the Ex-Servicemen Rally was to acquaint the Ex – Servicemen with the various existing and upcoming policies of the Govt of India, Min of Defence for betterment of Ex \u2013 Servicemen and redressal of grievances of the Ex – Servicemen.
\nThe Brigade Commander, Loktak Brigade stated that the year 2013 has been declared \u201cThe Year of Veterans\u201d and in the process, the Army would endeavour to go the extra mile and look into the difficulties faced by them. The Commander interacted with the Ex\u2013Servicemen, to acquaint himself with the multiple issues being currently faced by them.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Brigade Commander, said that these rallies are held every quarter to sensitise the Veer Naris and Ex-servicemen of what new schemes are now available to them besides giving an update on the progress of matters that have been brought to the notice of the Army during the previous Ex-servicemen rally. It is also meant to give an excellent platform for redressal of their pending grievances.
\nThe Ex\u2013Servicemen rally is indicative of the excellent camaraderie and bonhomie that exists between soldiers, of the past and present.
\nThe Commander exhorted all the Ex\u2013servicemen to mot\u00edvate all able bodied youth to join the Army and Assam Rifles to contribute their services to the mother land as also earn a respectable living. The next Ex-servicemen rally is scheduled to be held sometime in September 2013, the Commander added. A medical camp and a CSD counter was also made available to the attendees.<\/p>\n\n