Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Nov 12: The Assam Rifles Veteran Cell, Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles, organised an interaction programme at Srinagar in Uttarakhand on November 11, bringing together around 50 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Next of Kin (NoK) from Srinagar and Pauri districts.

The programme was conducted as part of the force's ongoing outreach initiative aimed at addressing the concerns of veterans and their families and ensuring their access to available welfare support.
During the interaction, 12 new grievances were registered, while updates on previously submitted cases were shared with the concerned veterans and their family members.
As part of the medical assistance initiative, 26 ESM and NoK were provided free medical consultations and medicines.
The participants were also briefed on the latest ARESA welfare grants, financial assistance provisions and relevant policies to enhance awareness about the benefits and support mechanisms available to veterans and their families.
The interaction provided an opportunity for veterans and their dependants to raise concerns, seek clarification on welfare provisions and receive direct assistance from the organising team.
The ESM and NoK expressed their gratitude to Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General Assam Rifles, and his team for organising the outreach programme. They also requested that such initiatives be continued to address the needs of the veteran community.
The programme concluded with lunch for all attendees, providing an opportunity for informal interaction and camaraderie.
The initiative reflects Assam Rifles' continued commitment to recognising the contribution of its veterans and extending welfare assistance to former personnel and their families.