- Raises CGHS benefits for pensioners
JAMMU: A delegation of Centre for Activities for Advanced, Strong and Progressive India (CAASPI), Jammu Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today. The delegation consisted of prominent citizens including Shri Justice Tashi Rabstan, Retired Judge, J&K and Ladakh High Court, Shri Kuldeep Khoda, Shri B R Sharma, Dr S. P. Vaid, Dr Ashok Bhan, Maj Gen S.K. Sharma (Retd), Shri K.B. Jandial, Adv Rameshwar Singh Jamwal, and submitted a proposal for the creation of âSocial Defence Volunteer Groupsâ to provide support to existing Home Guards and Civil Defence personnel at the district level and in border areas.
These Groups can act as âJoint Quick Reaction Teamsâ to work with Home Guards and Civil Defence teams in the event of a disaster or any situation requiring trained manpower. They also highlighted the important matters pertaining to the extension of facilities under Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) for the welfare of Pensioners.


