Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Northern Command convenes veterans’ conclave to strengthen welfare measures
The Indian Army held a meeting for veterans and their families.
The meeting took place in Jammu over two days, on August 19 and 20.
People from government departments and the Army attended.
They discussed problems faced by veterans, Veer Naris and dependents.
Healthcare and better communication were important topics.
They also talked about skill training and other support.
The participants wanted government offices to work together more smoothly.
Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and official Sukriti Likhi said veterans’ welfare should remain a shared responsibility.
The Indian Army’s Northern Command hosted a two-day veterans’ conclave in Jammu from August 19 to 20.
Officials and representatives from central government departments and formations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh attended.
Discussions focused on healthcare, outreach, awareness, skill development and institutional support.
Participants examined ways to improve coordination and streamline administrative procedures for welfare services.
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and Sukriti Likhi reaffirmed the need for collaborative action to support veterans, Veer Naris and dependents.
- Who
- The Indian Army’s Northern Command, central government departments, the Jammu and Kashmir government, and military formations from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
- What
- A veterans’ conclave on welfare, rehabilitation and support services.
- When
- August 19 to 20; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Jammu, involving stakeholders from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
- Why
- To address challenges faced by veterans, Veer Naris and dependents and improve delivery of welfare schemes and services.
- Host
- Northern Command of the Indian Army
- Duration
- Two days
- Dates
- August 19–20
- Main focus
- Veterans’ welfare and rehabilitation
- Topics
- Healthcare, outreach, awareness, skill development and institutional support
- Participants
- The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, the Ministry of Defence, the Army headquarters’ Adjutant General’s Branch, the Jammu and Kashmir government, and formations across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
- Senior officials
- Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and Sukriti Likhi