RISHTE SAINIK SE
An event “Rishte Sainik Se” aimed at making the Ex-servicemen fraternity of Assam aware on various Govt schemes and facilities available for them was held at Assam Administrative Staff College, Guwahati on 26 Aug 2025. Honorable Governor of Assam Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Veer Nari / Veer Matas and Ex-Servicemen invited from all corners of Assam participated in the event. The event was also attended by Veteran officers of Assam, including Air Marshal Anjan Gogoi (Retd), Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita (Retd), and Lieutenant General Pranab Kumar Bharali (Retd). Lt Gen Rana Kalita (Retd) spoke on the sacrifice and contributions of Ex-Servicemen to the country and society. He emphasized the role of the Veer Naris and Veer Matas in supporting the servicemen during their active role in the Armed Forces.
Brigadier Polash Choudhury, SM, Director Sainik Welfare Assam, welcomed the Honorable Governor and participants. He apprised the participants of various government schemes and facilities meant for the Ex-Servicemen fraternity. He also appreciated the wholesome contribution of the state government towards the Welfare of Ex-servicemen of the State. Brig Polash Choudhury, SM highlighted that some of the measures like 2% reservations for Ex-Servicemen in Class A&B Govt jobs, Enhancements in cash rewards for gallantry awardees and ex gratia for Battle / War casualties, and Reservations for wards of Ex-servicemen in Medical and Dental colleges, are clear indications of the present Government’s intent towards the Welfare and well-being of the Ex-Servicemen community. He also mentioned about various initiatives undertaken by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare to reach out to the last Ex-servicemen to ensure their rehabilitation and empowerment to lead a proud and dignified life them in society.
The Honorable Governor while addressing the participants appreciated the sacrifices rendered by the Ex-Servicemen while ensuring integrity and sovereignty of the country. He assured all assistance from Raj Bhawan, Assam to ensure welfare of Ex-Servicemen fraternity and extend all possible support in achieving it. The Honorable Governor also mentioned that the Raj Bhawan, Assam on its own has already launched a number of schemes aimed at integration of the Ex-servicemen community to inculcate patriotism among the masses and contribute in nation building. Honorable Governor also mentioned that sharing of experiences during this period of Amrit Kal by Ex-Servicemen outreach to motivate the youth of the State so that the Demographic Dividend of the country contributes to the overall aim of a Vikshit Bharat as enunciated by the Hon”ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Honorable Governor conveyed his appreciation to the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam for the extraordinary efforts made by them for welfare of Ex-Servicemen and lauded the Director Brig Polash Choudhury, SM for his proactive initiatives undertaken in this direction.
Honorable Governor also had an informal interaction with the participating Veer Naris/Veer Matas and Ex-Servicemen.PRO DEFENCE GUWAHATI
