Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde, on Friday, has given the approval for a series of major initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of war veterans, war widows, and their dependents in the state.
Chairing the 18th meeting of the State Military Board at Raj Bhavan, the Governor emphasised a time-bound approach and a positive mindset in executing welfare policies for the state’s ex-servicemen community.
Governor Bagde approved the establishment of an old-age home for war veterans in Jaipur, an integrated military complex in Jodhpur, and a uniform policy for naming schools and public institutions after martyred soldiers.
He directed officials to expedite all pending decisions related to military welfare and ensure effective, transparent, and compassionate implementation.
“Soldiers safeguard the nation and enable citizens to live in peace. Society must remain eternally grateful to them and work tirelessly for their welfare,” the Governor said, urging all departments to work wholeheartedly for war veterans and their families. Old-age home for war veterans has been approved which will be set up in Jaipur under a time-bound plan. Also, an integrated complex in Jodhpur will be set up in which development will be undertaken at the Military Welfare Department complex in Raika Bagh, with feasibility studies and funding under Central and state schemes. Military Welfare Office has also been set up with in-principle approval granted for a new office at Rajgarh in Churu district,” Governor Bagde said.