Veer Nari Meet at Tibri Cantt

Pathankot, 1 May (Punjab Post Bureau) – Veer Naris today form a sizeable part of the Military fraternity in the country. In keeping with the rich traditions of the Indian Army a Veer Nari Meet was organized by the ‘Dera Baba Nanak’ Brigade on 28 Apr 2019. The aim of the meet was to reach out to the Veer Naris of Gurdaspur district and make them feel proud once again of their deceased spouses for their services to the Indian Armed Forces. The rally was attended by GOC, Panther Division. He conveyed the gratitude on behalf of Nation and the Armed Forces, to the Veer Naris, for their bravery and sacrifice and reiterated the Army’s commitment of providing all possible assistance and timely redressal of their grievances. 

The Army had set up, a number of stalls to render assistance on matters pertaining to  pension, health, education, recruitment and personal records, to address grievances and to spread awareness about  various rehabilitation and welfare schemes for the Veer Naris and their dependents.  A medical camp for treatment of Veer Naris was also established. The Veer Naris were assured of all possible assistance by Army in reaching out to them and resolving their issues on a regular basis. By caring and extending assistance, the Indian Army has shown that the epithet ‘We Care’ for our Veer Naris goes beyond the Olive Greens.