In a significant initiative aimed at supporting ex-servicemen and their families, the Army’s Dot on Target (DOT) Division, operating under the Sapta Shakti Command, held an ex-servicemen rally and medical camp at the Hisar Military Station. This event catered to veterans and their next of kin from ten districts of Haryana, namely Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Rohtak, and Sirsa.
The event was attended by several high-ranking military officials, including Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Sapta Shakti Command, and Maj Gen Amit Talwar, the General Officer Commanding of the DOT Division. The gathering also saw the presence of notable civil dignitaries from the Hisar district, including retired Maj Gen Shrikant Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor of Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Rajinder Raina, Senior VP and head of operations at Jindal Stainless Steel Ltd, and Hisar ADC Jayasharadha. Over 1,500 ex-servicemen and their families participated in the event, highlighting the strong community of veterans in the region.
According to an Army spokesperson, the rally was organized to connect with a maximum number of veterans and their families, addressing their everyday grievances and enhancing their awareness of available resources. The event culminated in a touching felicitation ceremony honoring 48 veer naris/veer matas, 19 war wounded veterans, and eight veteran achievers who have made significant contributions to nation building. Additionally, 21 disabled ex-servicemen received e-Scooters, with 11 of these presented through the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans.
The day’s activities began with a series of vibrant cultural programs designed to uplift the spirits of the attendees. Following these performances, representatives from various ex-servicemen agencies delivered informative talks about the benefits available to veterans through government schemes. These representatives included personnel from the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans, the Army Welfare Placement Organisation, the Defence Pension Disbursing Office, the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, and the Zila Sainik Board.
Moreover, several banks and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) set up stalls to provide insights into policies and employment opportunities tailored for ex-servicemen in the corporate sector. Stalls were also established by various records offices to facilitate the registration of grievances, ensuring that the concerns of the ex-servicemen could be effectively addressed.
Participants expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the excellent organization of the rally by the DOT Division, commending the warmth and hospitality extended to them. Overall, the event not only fostered a sense of camaraderie among veterans but also reinforced the commitment of the Army to support those who have served the nation.
