Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 5: Army today said it organized a mela of ex-servicemen at Kharpura area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
A defence spokesman said the aim of mela was to reachout to ex-servicemmen in far flung areas and address thier concerns with suitable action. “Several senior Army Officers addressed the ex-servicemen about facilities provided by the Army, Central and State Governments and NGOs thus making them aware of the options available,” he said.
The spokesmna said in addition the ex-servicemen were also made aware about the ECHS membership, medical facilities and use of Canteen Smart Card facilities. “Over 100 ex-servicemen from various parts of Bandipora district attended the mela and benefited from the informative talks delivered by the representatives of various institutions,” he added.
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