Ex-Servicemen Rally Organised by The MARATHA Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi
Bengaluru, 07 Dec 2025
An Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rally was conducted on 07 December 2025 at Shivaji Stadium, The MARATHA Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MARATHA LIRC), Belagavi, providing a professional and unified platform for resolution of pension, documentation, banking and welfare related concerns of veterans and dependents.
The event was presided over by Brig Joydip Mukherjee, Station Commander and Commandant, MARATHA LIRC, whose guidance ensured focused engagement with all stakeholders. Lt Col Habeeb, OIC Records, seamlessly coordinated the participation of Record Offices, welfare agencies and service partners, enabling proactive grievance handling and real-time resolution.
Nearly 1,200 veterans and Veer Naris from Belagavi and bordering regions of Maharashtra & Karnataka attended the rally. Representatives from Record Offices of various Arms and Services, PCDA (P) Prayagraj, CDA Bengaluru, PAO (OR) MARATHA LI, ZSO Belagavi/Dharwad/Vijayapura, CPPC Bengaluru and leading banks extended direct assistance to beneficiaries.
A well-integrated Medical Camp was organised by Cantonment Board Hospital and Military Hospital Belagavi under the aegis of ECHS Polyclinic Belagavi, with specialist support from the Military Dental Centre. Records MARATHA LIRC facilitated on ground services for SPARSH, AADHAAR, PAN, DLC and AWPO, streamlining documentation and benefit delivery.
Veer Naris were respectfully felicitated by Brig Joydip Mukherjee, reaffirming regimental commitment to their welfare and legacy. Station Headquarters, Belagavi arranged refreshments and lunch for all attendees, ensuring an inclusive and dignified environment for the veteran community.
