Lt Gen Rakesh Kumar Sharma, AVSM, SM (Retd), President J&K Ex-Services League met Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt Governor of J&K UT on 22 Feb 2024 and projected various issues pertaining to the welfare of Ex-servicemen.
During the Meeting major issues were projected & explained to the Hon'ble Lt Governor like Creation of Sainik Corporation, Expeditious finalization & clearance of stay on two Sainik Colonies (Rajinder Vihar & Kargil Vihar) being developed by JKESL duly sanctioned by Govt by issue of orders to DC Samba & Jammu, Registration of JKESL as Premier Welfare Organization of Ex servicemen on the lines of Indian Ex-Services League (IESL).
In addition it was emphasized that various Welfare Schemes & other benefits available to the Ex-Servicemen of J&K UT need to be at par with other States of India (Ex Gratia, Cash Awards & Annuity).
It was also brought to the notice of Hon’ble Lt Governor that Police Department has not taken any action against the erring SHO in the case of illegal Detention, harassment & brutal torture of veteran soldiers on 13 Jan 2025.
Hon’ble Lt Governor heard the issues very patiently, was extremely positive & considerate to the plight of Ex-Servicemen and assured of earliest resolution of issues.