Overview
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told veterans in New Delhi that India’s voice now carries global weight, urged social harmony, and highlighted measures such as One Rank One Pension.
- Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said veterans are being integrated into strategic planning through initiatives like Shaurya Sampravah and cited cumulative placements surpassing 1.5 lakh.
- Project NAMAN reached its 100th centre with a plan to expand to nearly 200 centres by January next year to support pensioners and families.
- Nationwide outreach included SPARSH and ECHS help desks and service record offices at 34 Rajya Sainik Boards and 434 Zila Sainik Boards to resolve pension, healthcare and resettlement issues on the spot.
- Commemorations spanned a two-day ex-servicemen rally in Rajouri and ceremonies from Tawang to Guwahati, as the President, CDS and service chiefs issued tributes to veterans and families.