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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi met Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav at Samatva Bhavan, presenting a Radha Krishna statue. The visit included honoring five veterans for their post-retirement contributions to society. Awardees included Brigadier Vinayak, who advocates for ex-servicemen pensions, and Colonel Tripathi, who trains tribal youth for defence careers. The event highlighted the Indian Army’s commitment to veteran welfare and social impact.

Key Points: Army Chief Gen Dwivedi Meets MP CM Mohan Yadav in Bhopal

  • Army Chief Gen Dwivedi gifts Radha Krishna statue to CM Mohan Yadav
  • Five veterans honored for social contributions and nation-building
  • Brigadier Vinayak champions ex-servicemen welfare and Veer Naris pensions
  • Colonel Tripathi trains tribal youth for defence careers
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MP: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi meets CM Mohan Yadav at Samatva Bhavan

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi meets CM Mohan Yadav, presents Radha Krishna statue, and honors veterans at Bhopal ceremony.

"These awards underscored the Indian Army's deep respect for its veterans and their continued impact on society. – Official Statement"

Bhopal, April 18

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, along with Lieutenant General P.P. Singh and Major General Sumit, met CM Mohan Yadav at Samatva Bhavan in the Chief Minister's residence on Friday.

During the visit, he had a meeting and presented a Radha Krishna statue as a gift to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.

Earlier on Thursday, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi attended the 'Veteran Achievers Award' at a ceremony held in Bhopal.

A significant highlight of the visit was the felicitation of five distinguished veterans with the Veteran Achiever Award, which celebrated their continued contributions to society and nation-building.

Brigadier Ramnarayan Vinayak, VSM (Retd) is actively involved in ex-servicemen welfare, he established a Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) -sponsored security agency employing more than 300 veterans, enabled Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) benefits for Veer Naris of 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars, and advocated for liberalised family pensions.

Along with his spouse, he promotes the legacy of bravehearts through educational presentations at Shaurya Smarak.

Colonel Vaibhav Prakash Tripathi (Retd.), as Vice President of the Madhya Pradesh Ex-Servicemen League, is associated with Ojas Shikshan evam Prashikshan Sansthan in Betul, a veteran-run institute that provides training and education to tribal youth aspiring to join the defence forces.

Colonel K P Singh (Retired) is known for his legal support to veterans and widows, he facilitates biometric life certification and SPARSH issue resolution. He also provides free SSB guidance and supports local charitable institutions for the elderly and individuals with disabilities.

Naik Anil Kumar Verma (Retd.) converted his ancestral home into a girls' hostel and founded a school for underprivileged tribal children in Bilaspur, which has achieved remarkable academic results. A symbol of social commitment, he continues to inspire fellow veterans.

Lance Dafadar Pradeep Kalaskar (Retired) actively helps resolve pension and financial issues of ex-servicemen. He risked his life to save five individuals from a fire and was honoured as 'Vrikshamitra' for planting over 1,000 saplings.

These awards underscored the Indian Army's deep respect for its veterans and their continued impact on society.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
So inspiring to see our veterans continuing to serve the nation even after retirement! Their work with tribal communities and education is particularly heartwarming 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the recognition of veterans, I wish the article had more details about the actual discussion between the Army Chief and CM. The meeting's purpose seems overshadowed by the awards section.
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Amit S.
Naik Anil Kumar Verma's story gave me goosebumps! Turning his home into a school for tribal children - this is the kind of leadership we need more of. Salute to all the veterans honored today 🙏
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Sunita R.
The Radha Krishna statue gift is such a thoughtful gesture. It's nice to see these cultural exchanges between our military and political leaders. Brings a human touch to formal meetings.
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Vikram J.
My father served in the army, so this article hits close to home. Veterans have so much to offer even after service - their discipline and dedication can transform communities. More power to them!
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Neha P.
Lance Dafadar Pradeep Kalaskar planting 1000+ trees AND saving lives in a fire? Wow! These veterans are real-life superheroes without capes. We should have more coverage of such positive stories 👏

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