Punjab Defence Services Welfare Minster Visits Sainik Sadan Mohali Punjab Newsline, SAS Nagar/Chandigarh, October 9-
Punjab cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat said that the Mann Govt to strengthen the DDSWO across the state to facilitate the ex-servicemen in a big way.
During his visit to the Saink Sadan, Phase 10, Mohali the Minister said during his interaction with the media and ex-servicemen that the visit is aimed to take the stock of existing set-up and facilities being given by the district defence services welfare offices so that the shortcomings would be overcome. He said that these offices have been taking care of the ex-servicemen, and their families very well by facilitating them with all the entitlements and raising their demands with the state in case they need so.
After getting a guard of honor from the police contingent during his first visit to the district, he offered floral tribute to the 1965 Kargil Hero, Mahavir Chakra Major Baljit Singh’s statue at the Sainik Sadan. He said that the martyrs of freedom struggle and defence forces have great respect among every citizen of the Nation and we must take care of their families for their unparalleled valiant and sacrifice for the Nation.