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Ex-Army Veteran Helps 350+ Defence Families Rebuild Lives
Gaurav Shukla, a man who aspired to join the army but couldn't, started an organization called Support Our Heroes (SOH) to help veterans who don't get pensions.
He saw a photo of an old veteran sleeping on the streets and decided to help him.
Now, SOH helps over 350 veterans and their families with food, medicine, school fees, and small businesses.
They also have projects to support widows and disabled soldiers.
The government has special schemes for veterans, but many don't qualify.
SOH fills this gap by providing support where the government doesn't reach.
They have helped people like Peethambaran, who served in wars but didn't get a pension, and Roshni Pande, a widow who started a business with their help.
SOH's work shows that with a little help, veterans can live with dignity.
Gaurav Shukla founded Support Our Heroes (SOH) in 2017 to help non-pensioner veterans and their families.
SOH provides food, medicine, school fees, and small business support to over 350 beneficiaries across 22 states.
The organization has six projects, including PITHU for monthly ration kits and SEHAT for medical support.
SOH helps veterans like Peethambaran, who served in wars but didn't get a pension, and Roshni Pande, a widow who started a business with their help.
The government's pension and healthcare schemes exclude many veterans, and SOH fills this gap by providing aid.
- Who
- Gaurav Shukla and Support Our Heroes (SOH)
- What
- Providing support to non-pensioner veterans and their families
- Where
- Across 22 states in India
- When
- Founded in 2017
- Why
- To fill the gaps in government welfare for veterans who do not meet pension eligibility criteria
Government Welfare System
Non-Governmental Support
Pension Eligibility
Government Welfare System
Government pension schemes require 15 years of service, leaving many veterans without support.
Non-Governmental Support
Non-governmental organizations like Support Our Heroes fill the gaps by providing aid to non-pensioner veterans.
Healthcare Access
Government Welfare System
Government healthcare schemes like ECHS exclude veterans who do not meet the service threshold.
Non-Governmental Support
NGOs offer healthcare support to veterans and their families who are not covered by government schemes.
Key facts
- Founder
- Gaurav Shukla
- Organization
- Support Our Heroes (SOH)
- Year Founded
- 2017
- Beneficiaries
- 350+ soldiers and their families
- Projects
- 6 focused projects including PITHU, SEHAT, SAKSHAM, SASHAKT, Memorial Scholarship, INSANIYAT
- Recognition
- 12 Governors, 5 Chief Ministers, Ministry of Defence, President of India
Quotes
Peethambaran
Elderly Indian Army veteran who lived on Delhi streets
“"Kal agar main mar jaata hoon, toh koi bataane waala nahin hai."”
thebetterindia.com
Sources
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