Chandigarh : Western Command Organises Mega Rally in Amritsar; Minister Mohinder Bhagat Lauds Veterans To honour the braveness, sacrifice and exemplary contribution of Defence Providers Veterans who devoted their lives to the service of the Nation, Vajra Corps, beneath the aegis of Western Command, commemorated the tenth Defence Providers Veterans’ Day at Khasa, Amritsar in a dignified and spirited method. The event paid tribute to Veterans, Gallantry Awardees, Veer Naris, widows of martyrs and households of the Defence Forces.
Noticed yearly on January 14, Defence Providers Veterans’ Day marks the retirement of Subject Marshal Ok.M. Cariappa, India’s first Indian Commander-in-Chief. The day symbolises the enduring bond, respect and gratitude shared between the Armed Forces and their prolonged household.
Addressing the gathering, Lieutenant Normal Ajay Chandpuria, AVSM, VSM, Normal Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, on behalf of the Military Commander, Western Command, expressed deep gratitude to Veterans and their households for his or her unparalleled service and sacrifices. He reaffirmed that the Indian Military stays firmly dedicated to the honour, welfare and continued assist of its Veterans, immediately and sooner or later.
The Chief Visitor on the event, Punjab Defence Providers Welfare Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat, lauded the invaluable position of Veterans in nation-building. He particularly highlighted their commendable contribution in the course of the latest floods in Punjab and guaranteed that the State Authorities would proceed to increase wholehearted assist for the welfare of Ex-Servicemen.
The programme was conceived as each a tribute and a complete welfare initiative. Greater than 40 grievance-redressal counters have been set as much as present on-the-spot help on points associated to SPARSH, pensions, ECHS, CSD, resettlement and different welfare entitlements. Specialist medical OPDs have been additionally organised, together with consciousness classes on healthcare advantages, welfare schemes and post-retirement employment alternatives.
The rally witnessed the participation of practically 2,500 Veterans and relations in individual, whereas a further 4,000 to 4,500 members joined by way of digital platforms throughout Western Command, guaranteeing extensive and inclusive outreach.
Key highlights of the occasion included felicitation and interplay with Veterans and Veer Naris, cultural performances celebrating navy ethos, multi-specialty medical check-ups, welfare and grievance-redressal stalls, and a neighborhood lunch, fostering camaraderie, shared remembrance and collective delight.
As a part of the continued commemorative engagements, a particular interplay and lunch for Veteran Officers from the Tricity might be organised on January 18, 2026, at Chandimandir Navy Station, reaffirming the Indian Military’s enduring bond with its Veterans and its steadfast dedication to respect, engagement and welfare past ceremonial events.
