Widows told about welfare schemes

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 11

As part of the Army’s efforts towards upliftment of widows of soldiers, including Veer Naris (war widows), a conclave was held at Jadhunath Sainik Institute in Chandimandir today under the aegis of Western Command.

The conclave was attended by 137 widows from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali and Ropar.

The event was conducted with an aim of ameliorating challenges faced by the widows. The opportunity was also utilised to update them about their entitlements, resolving their grievances and making them aware of various initiatives and schemes launched by the Armed Forces as well as the Central and state governments for their welfare.

Alka Singh, Regional President, Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), along with other AWWA members, felicitated the widows and provided them financial assistance totalling a sum of Rs 15 lakh.

A number of stalls pertaining to the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, Canteen Services Department, pension and veterans issues were set up to provide a platform to address their problems.