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Govt mulling separate fund for financial aid to disabled soldiers
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SME Times News Bureau | 19 Jun, 2018
The government will provide financial assistance to soldiers, disabled
in the line of duty, as it is considering proposal of major grant to
establish a separate fund for the purpose, an official statement said.
"Indian
Army is observing the year 2018 as the Year of Disabled Soldiers in
Line of Duty... Management of disabled soldiers is an onerous
responsibility and there are plans to galvanise due support for the
unemployable disabled soldier, his wife and his family with initial
financial support to ensure a life of dignity through partially-funded
entrepreneurship venture," a Defence Ministry statement said.
"The
government is considering proposal of major grant to establish a
separate fund which can be further enhanced by contributions from
individuals, establishments and corporate sector thus facilitating
meaningful initiatives for disabled soldiers," it said.
The army
plans to create awareness on organizational support available to
soldiers and their dependents with respect to medical, rehabilitation,
various beneficiary schemes of Central and State Governments, vocational
opportunities and assistance for their placement.
There are
also plans to showcase talent of disabled soldiers by organizing sports
and physical activities, cultural events and their art exhibitions.
"These
disabled soldiers have inspiring deeds behind them, hence, it is
planned to felicitate them along with selected organizations which
dedicate in their rehabilitation," the statement said.
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