Armed Forces Flag Day Fund
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that Armed Forces are playing a crucial role in combating terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir to create a safe and secure environment for the people.
“It is our collective responsibility to look after the families of Martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the country,” the Lt Governor said while interacting with Army veterans and office bearers of Sainik Welfare Department, J&K, invited at Raj Bhawan here for the customary Armed Forces Flag pinning.
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on December 7 every year to honour the martyrs and express gratitude to soldiers protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the nation.
The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to the martyrs and expressed gratitude to the men and women in the uniform, who are valiantly and selflessly fighting to safeguard the country’s honour, integrity and sovereignty.
He appealed to all citizens to generously contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund for welfare and rehabilitation of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and martyrs’ families.
Brig. Gurmeet Singh Shan, Director, Sainik Welfare Department, J&K pinned the Armed Forces Flag on the jacket of the Lt Governor.
He briefed the Lt Governor on the initiatives of the Department including the enhancement of daughter marriage grant, introduction of widow re-marriage grant and other welfare endeavours for the Veterans, Veer Naris, dependents and serving Armed Forces personnel.
Col JS Randhawa (Rtd.); Col BS Sambyal (Rtd.); Col Jitendra Singh (Rtd.); Col Sukhbir Singh (Rtd.); Col JA Mir (Rtd.); Col Manjeet Singh (Rtd.) Subhash Chander and veterans including Bawa Singh; Ashwani Kumar; Ashok Kumar; Janak Singh; Vinod Badkulia and Rajinder Kumar were present.