Dimapur, December 7 (MExN): On Armed Forces Flag Day (December 7), Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya interacted with a team of ex-servicemen at Raj Bhawan here and articulated the importance of skill education like nursing, driving, tailoring and plumbing, which he said are in great demand and will lead to employment. He encouraged the eligible dependents of ex-servicemen to pursue the mentioned skills.
According to a press release from the Governor’s PRO, Acharya also emphasized on the need for ex-servicemen fraternity to visit schools and colleges to educate the youth on sacrifices made by Armed Forces in defending the country against external aggression and share their experience. “There is also a need to ensure optimum utilization of available resource for welfare of the ex-servicemen fraternity,” he added.
The Governor further mentioned that various facilities and schemes introduced by the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, like Jan Dhan Yojana, insurance scheme and skill development must be availed to accrue maximum benefits. “Which is why, Ex-servicemen fraternity should reach out to the population and make them understand the benefits of such schemes.”
Meanwhile, he conveyed his best wishes and appreciated the contribution made by the Armed Forces and the veterans. The ex-servicemen team was led by Brig KK Roy Choudhury, SM, VSM (Retd), Directorate of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement (RSB).
