Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Parliamentary Panel Highlights Veterans' Jobs and Healthcare Issues
A group of important people in the government had a meeting to talk about how to help soldiers who have retired.
They found out that not many retired soldiers are getting government jobs, even though there are rules to help them.
They also talked about how retired soldiers have trouble getting medical treatment, especially for serious diseases like cancer.
One person in the meeting said that the money given for treatment is not enough and should be increased.
They also said that more companies should hire retired soldiers to help them after they stop serving in the army.
Parliamentary panel discussed resettlement and healthcare issues for ex-servicemen.
Only 1.9% of ex-servicemen are recruited in government jobs despite a 10-25% provision.
Rahul Gandhi raised issues about ex-servicemen facing difficulties in getting treatment at military hospitals.
Ex-servicemen receive only Rs 75,000 for cancer and kidney treatment, which is deemed inadequate.
Members suggested that public sector undertakings should recruit more ex-servicemen for better rehabilitation.
- Who
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, Ex-servicemen, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Discussion on resettlement policies, healthcare facilities, and employment prospects for ex-servicemen
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address the issues faced by ex-servicemen in terms of employment and healthcare
- Committee
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence
- Chairperson
- Radha Mohan Singh
- Ex-servicemen Recruitment Rate
- 1.9%
- Provision for Ex-servicemen in Government Jobs
- 10-25%
- Annual Retiring Soldiers
- 60,000
- Cancer and Kidney Treatment Limit
- Rs 75,000