Governor opens new horizon for ex-servicemen

Kohima, October 24 (MExN): While addressing the annual meeting of the Rajya Sainik Board Governor emphasized on emotional integration and empowerment by skill education to the children of ex-servicemen.  

The Raj Bhavan Kohima today issued a press release stating that at present, there is a “strong” Committee consisting of heads of security and civil organizations headed by the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya. “However, the 2400 ex-servicemen in Nagaland have to wait for the Central Government and State plans and projects for the welfare,” lamented the Governor. He opined that the “strong” Committee should not be the only agency to contribute the contributions from the Central and State Governments, but it should be spent judiciously.  

Governor also reiterated that emotional integration of ex-servicemen fraternity by having exchange programme with other North East States. Governor articulated that skill education should facilitate employment, therefore skill training like nursing, physiotherapy and driving etc should be imparted for which a social corpus fund has to be created from voluntary donation by empowered citizens of Nagaland for ESM of our state  who have defended our Nation from external aggression.  

The Governor stated that cultural group at district level could be formed by ESM and can be co-opted in NEZCC and this will help garner additional income besides projecting talent. He also suggested exclusive rally by the widows and the youth of ex-servicemen to address their necessity for skill based education course.   Governor also appreciated Brig KK Roy Choudhury, SM, VSM and his staff for their efforts in resolving problems and grievances of ex-servicemen fraternity in a meaningful manner.  

While stating that Deputy Commissioners play an important role, the Governor requested them for greater participation and interaction in various events and welfare measures of ESM. However, he pained to note that none of the Deputy Commissioners attended the meeting.  

During the meeting, Y. Patton, Home Minister, assured that he will ensure the DCs’ presence in the next meeting.  Speaking on behalf of the Chief Minister, the Home Minister said that since the soldiers retire at an early age, welfare and resettlement for them was of utmost importance.  

R.B. Thong, Chief Secretary (in-charge), Abhijit Sinha, Home Commissioner, Chief of Staff 3 Corps, Maj Gen Sanjay Gupta, IG AR (N) and other senior Officers from Army and Civil also attended the meeting.