Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, January 14

On the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans’ Day, a tri-service veteran event was organised by Vajra Corps in Jalandhar on Tuesday.

The day is observed every year on January 14 to recognise and acknowledge the contribution of veterans to the nation and the organisation.

A wreath-laying ceremony was organised at Vajra Shaurya Sthal, wherein Lt Gen Sanjeev Sharma, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, and senior veterans of the three services paid tribute to martyrs.

Lt Gen Sanjeev Sharma while acknowledging sacrifices made by veterans said: “Veterans are an extremely important part of the armed forces. All measures will be taken by Vajra Corps to make sure their needs and aspirations are met.” Veterans conveyed their gratitude to Vajra Corps and all other agencies for efforts being made to address their problems.

Numerous stalls were established by Vajra Veteran Sahayata Kendra, Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Army Welfare Placement Node (AWPN), Zila Sainik Board (ZSB), Defence Pension Disbursement Office (DPDO) and nationalised banks to resolve pending issues of the veterans. The stalls provided information about pension entitlement, welfare schemes, post-retirement job assistance, medical facilities and documentation. Maj Gen Balwinder Singh, Chief of Staff, Vajra Corps, and a large number of veterans from the three services and serving personnel of the station attended the event.