Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth meets Haryana CM; discusses civil-military synergy, ex-servicemen welfare
New Delhi, August 11
Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday at his residence.
The meeting focused on strengthening civil-military synergy and issues concerning regional security, a release said. Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, Army Commander, Western Command, along with senior officials from Army Headquarters and the State Government, was also present during the meeting.
This was the first meeting between the new Army Chief and the Chief Minister. The interaction was coordinated by Colonel Jasdeep Sandhu, Advisor, Civil-Military Affairs and IT. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana has a long-standing association with the Armed Forces and the State Government remains committed to supporting the welfare of serving personnel, ex-servicemen and their families. He emphasised the importance of continued coordination between the State Government and the Armed Forces in strengthening national security and creating greater opportunities for the youth. The discussions covered a wide range of issues, including internal security, youth empowerment, employment opportunities for Agniveers, welfare of ex-servicemen, housing projects, initiatives towards Atmanirbharta and operational preparedness. Preparedness and response to natural disasters, along with measures to minimise their impact, were also discussed. The exemplary performance of sportspersons from Haryana serving in the Indian Army was also appreciated during the meeting.
General Dhiraj Seth expressed his gratitude to the Haryana Government for its support towards the welfare of ex-servicemen and discussed new avenues for their post-retirement settlement. He also assured the Chief Minister of the Indian Army's continued commitment and resolve towards national security and nation building.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see the emphasis on civil-military synergy. It's crucial for disaster response too, especially with floods and other natural calamities in the region. Hope this translates into tangible action on the ground.
The mention of Agniveers is important. We need to ensure these young soldiers have clear career paths post-service. The government should focus on skill development and job placements for them, not just lip service.
Haryana's contribution to the Army is immense, and it's great that sportspersons from the state serving in the forces are being appreciated. These meetings build the right kind of bridge between the military and civil administration.
With regional security being such a dynamic issue, such discussions are essential. The focus on internal security and operational preparedness is reassuring, though I hope they also addressed infrastructure needs for veterans.
As a daughter of an Army veteran, I'm glad to see the state government taking ex-servicemen welfare seriously. Discussions on post-retirement settlement are long overdue. Hope they also address healthcare benefits for veterans.
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