Punjab Government committed to welfare of ex-servicemen and their families
Chandigarh, April 18:
Defence Services Welfare Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat on Friday evening presided over a high-level review meeting with senior officers at the Punjab Civil Secretariat to assess the progress of works being carried out by the Defence Services Welfare Department. Principal Secretary Sumer Singh Gurjar and Director Bhupinder Singh Dhillon (Retd.) were present.
During the meeting, officers apprised the Minister that substantial progress has been achieved in cases concerning ex-servicemen and their families. They said that most families of soldiers martyred in various wars have already been provided compensation by the Punjab Government. The remaining cases and their current status were also reviewed in detail. The Minister was further informed that the process of filling vacant posts is being expedited, while the departmental budget and other key issues were also discussed.
Chairing the meeting, Mr. Bhagat directed officers to ensure the time-bound disposal of all pending cases concerning ex-servicemen and their families. He said the Punjab Government holds the highest regard for soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation and reaffirmed that every effort is being made to safeguard the welfare and interests of ex-servicemen and their families.
