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Assam Rifles hosts first ex-servicemen rally in Mizoram

Perching on the high hills of the north-eastern corner of India

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Sentinel Digital DeskBy : Sentinel Digital Desk

  |  24 July 2022 8:33 AM GMT

AIZAWL: Perching on the high hills of the north-eastern corner of India, Mizoram is blessed with picturesque and salubrious climes with an endless variety of landscapes and a rich wealth of flora and fauna. MIZORAM: Meaning "the land of the hill people". The state has seen many

ups and downs in the past ranging from Inter-tribal clashes, the British expedition, bombing in WW II, famine and insurgency. The state and its people have stood tall and boast of a rich cultural heritage and harmonious living of all tribes Lushai, Mara, Paite, Lai, Bru, Hmar and Chakma.

The state has been one of its kind to have completely ended insurgency with a stroke of a pen and has emerged as one of the most peaceful and safest states in the country. Over the years, the people of the state have contributed to all major wars fought and the state has given many decorated war heroes to the Army and Assam Rifles. Intending to bring together and facilitate these heroes, Assam Rifles for the first time conducted an of its kind joint ex- servicemen rally for Army and Assam Rifles at Assam Rifles Stadium in Aizawl, Mizoram on 23 July 2022. The rally provided a platform for the Army and Assam Rifles, ex-servicemen, to interact, years after they had together served shoulder to shoulder in the Northeast.

The rally, also the first major rally post-Covid, was presided over by Lieutenant General PC Nair, AVSM, YSM, and Director General Assam Rifles. Approx 800, attendees (429 ex-servicemen from Army and 56 ex-servicemen from Assam Rifles), 07 Veer Naris, 66 Widows and 250 serving soldiers from Mizoram participated in the rally. The rally aimed to reach out to the Ex-servicemen, Veer Naris, widows and their Next of Kin in Mizoram state for their comprehensive welfare. During the rally, several specialized medical facilities were made available which included - Medical, Eye and Dental to benefit the attending ex-servicemen and their dependents.

To address the grievances of ex-servicemen a grievance redressal cell and various stalls by representatives of Pay Account Office, Assam Rifles Ex-servicemen Association (ARESA), ECHS Centre, Station Headquarters, Sainik Welfare Department, Records Office, State Bank of India, other PSU Banks, Common Service Centre (CSC), were established at the rally site. A total of 55 grievances were recorded out of which 39 were resolved on the spot.

Understanding the need and importance of financial management as well as employment opportunities for the ex-servicemen and their families, stalls by State Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Department of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Aizawl District Legal Services Authority, telecom operators that included Reliance Jio/ Airtel/ BSNL were also established to provide on the spot assistance to the ex-servicemen.

Lieutenant General PC Nair, AVSM, YSM, Director General Assam Rifles addressed and felicitated Veer Naris and interacted with the ex-servicemen. The iconic event saw enthusiastic and colourful events that included a Dance Performance by Cultural Troupe, a Song performance by local Mizoram singers and a Pipe Band Display playing patriotic tunes. The rally also provided an excellent opportunity for the veterans of the two forces. The Army and Assam Rifles are forever indebted to the valour and sacrifices of their Veterans and Veer Naris. Assam Rifles has a Glorious history of more than 187 years in the Northeast. Assam Rifles has 31 Assam Rifles

Ex-Servicemen Centres (ARESA) across the country for the benefit of the Ex-Servicemen, of which, two are located at Aizawl and Lunglei in Mizoram. Assam Rifles has sanctioned numerous grants that include medical, funeral, education and old age grant to its veterans and their families. In the last year a total aid worth Rs 11 lakh was given to the veterans of Mizoram, a press release said.

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