DC Reasi chairs Zila Sainik Welfare Board meeting

REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek chaired the annual meeting of the Zila Sainik Welfare Board to assess its working and redress the grievances of Ex-Servicemen and their dependents.

Detailed discussions were held on a range of issues concerning the welfare of Ex-Servicemen, including release of excess pension to PCDA by banks after the death of Ex-Servicemen, provision of hostel facilities at the ZSWO, besides renewal and issuance of gun licenses. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned banks to furnish detailed, case-wise reports of pending excess pension recovery cases at the earliest for necessary follow-up and resolution.

Emphasizing employment generation, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the Zila Sainik Welfare Office to compile comprehensive data of eligible Ex-Servicemen seeking employment. “The matter will be taken up with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Shiv Khori Shrine Board for providing suitable employment opportunities to e-servicemen on priority,” the DC emphasised. The Deputy Commissioner also asked the concerned officers to take up the issue with the heads of Kendriya Vidyalayas to ensure due preference in admissions to the wards of Ex-Servicemen.

Issues related to transportation facilities for students of Kendriya Vidyalayas were also raised at the meeting. The Deputy Commissioner assured that the matter would be taken up with the Kendriya Vidyalaya authorities for early redressal. Reiterating the administration’s commitment to proactive grievances redressal, the Deputy Commissioner assured that all genuine issues of the Ex-Servicemen would be addressed in a time-bound manner through coordinated efforts of all stakeholders.   Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar, Chief Medical Officer, Tehsildar, DySP (HQ) and Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (Retd) Capt. Kapil Sharma, attended the meeting.