Rajnath Singh launches web site for funding armed forces personnel welfare programme
: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched a web site enabling residents to contribute for the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF). The funds might be utilised for grant of quick monetary help of ex-gratia, to the subsequent of kin and dependants of battle casualties from tri-services of Military, Air Drive and Navy. Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has agreed to turn out to be Goodwill Ambassador for the initiative geared toward welfare of armed forces personnel.
An internet site “Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot” was launched on the Nationwide Warfare Memorial advanced right here to facilitate patriotic Indians to companion on this noble trigger. Whereas the federal government of India has initiated a lot of welfare schemes for the troopers killed or disabled throughout lively navy operations within the line of responsibility, there was a powerful public sentiment and requests from patriotic residents, company heads/business captains, to contribute to the reason for welfare of the troopers and their households, mentioned the defence ministry.
In his deal with, Rajnath Singh paid glowing tributes to the valiant troopers of the armed forces whose sacrifice and unwavering dedication preserve the nation protected from those that attempt to forged an evil eye. “Names of nice personalities like Maharana Pratap, Veer Shivaji, Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Rani Laxmibai, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and Ashfaqullah Khan might be etched in our hearts perpetually. Their sacrifices proceed to be an inspiration for all. It’s our Armed Forces who’re on the fore preserving our freedom,” the defence minister mentioned. Singh in his earlier stint as house minister had launched ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ initiative for the welfare of Central Armed Police Forces personnel.
Referring to the general public assist to the armed forces throughout 1962 & 1971 wars, Singh asserted that it has at all times been the nation’s custom of extending all doable assist to its troopers. He described the AFBCWF as one of many main steps in that path, urging the folks to contribute generously to the fund. He additionally felicitated the immideate members of the family of fallen heroes and disabled troopers.
In a video message, senior Bachchan, who simply turned 80, expressed his gratitude in direction of the households of the fallen heroes and urged folks to contribute to the fund.
Military Chief Gen Manoj Pande, in his deal with, mentioned within the face of challenges, all of the three companies of the armed forces have carried out their responsibility diligently. “And, troopers are the bottom of this superb custom,” he mentioned. “This web site will assist in offering financial assist in a “clear and easy method,” Gen Pande mentioned.
Chief of Defence Workers Normal Anil Chauhan and high brass from tri-services, ministry and oldsters and relations of many war-decorated troopers graced the event.
Revealed on October 15, 2022