Gen Dwivedi unveils 10th edition of Samman
magazine at Veterans’ Day celebrations in Pune

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi unveiled the 10th edition of the ‘SAM MAAN’ magazine during the 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day (AFVD) celebrations held in Pune today. The latest edition of the magazine highlights key ini tiatives by the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV), including Project NAMAN, the Chatbot SAMBANDH, and VSK+. These initiatives reflect the Army’s unwavering commit ment to the welfare of its vet erans, embodying the core ethos of “Taking Care of Our Own.” The magazine also features updates from various veteran welfare organizations, illus trating significant progress in enhancing the quality of life for veterans and their families. The SAMMAAN magazine was unveiled simultaneously at multiple locations across India as part of the Veterans Day celebrations. General Dwivedi, accom panied by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief South ern Command, Lt. General Dhiraj Seth, also visited the Artificial Limb Centre, where he inaugurated a state-of the-art Upper Limb Training Lab and interacted with patients. He later attended the Veterans Lunch, which was attended by about 1,300 veterans from Maharashtra. During the event, the General honoured five distinguished veteran achievers and eight Veer Naris, including Veer Matas and Veer Pitas, and unveiled the “SAMMAAN” magazine dedicated to vet erans’ welfare. The COAS commended the veterans for their invalu able contributions to the nation and highlighted ini tiatives like VSK+ and Naman Kendras, which provide critical support to veterans. He also emphasized the vital role vet erans play in inspiring future generations and contributing to India’s progress. The event in New DelHI

began with a solemn wreath laying ceremony at the Nation al War Memorial to honour the sacrifices of fallen heroes. It was followed by a rally at the Manekshaw Centre, attended by senior military officials and about 2,500 veterans. Hero MotoCorp donated seven retrofitted scooters to serving disabled soldiers and veterans, and 40 stalls provided welfare-related infoR mation and support. The unveiling of SAMMAAN (Army), Vayu Samvedna (Air Force), and Sagar Samvad (Navy) magazines was also part of the event. The Veterans Day celebrations also took place at various military stations across the country, including Beng dubi, Jaipur, and Bareilly, where veterans and Veer Naris were felicitated for their exemplary service. These events highlighted the nation’s deep respect and gratitude for its heroes, with a focus on pro viding welfare support and skill development opportunities for veterans.