Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Purohit seeks welfare benefits for ex-servicemen
Pradeep Purohit, the MP from Baragada, met with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the needs of ex-servicemen and their families in western Odisha.
He asked for a new District Sainik Welfare Board in Baragada to make it easier for veterans to get help.
He also wanted a new CSD canteen in Baragada so elderly veterans don't have to travel far.
Lastly, he talked about opening a Sainik School in Padampur to give young people in the area better education and job opportunities in the military.
The Baragada District Veterans Association has already helped many veterans, but more facilities are needed.
Pradeep Purohit, MP from Baragada, submitted a memorandum to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlining three key demands for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.
He urged the establishment of a District Sainik Welfare Board in Baragada to streamline services and reduce travel distances for veterans.
Purohit requested the opening of a new CSD Extension Counter in Baragada to alleviate the burden on elderly veterans who travel long distances to the Sambalpur canteen.
He highlighted the need for a Sainik School in Padampur to provide quality education and career opportunities in defence services for rural youth.
The Baragada District Veterans Association (BDVA) has helped over 2,000 veterans and their dependents since 2016, but the district still lacks proper welfare facilities.
- Who
- Pradeep Purohit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Baragada District Veterans Association (BDVA)
- What
- Pradeep Purohit submitted a memorandum to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlining three key demands for the welfare of ex-servicemen, their families, and aspiring youth in western Odisha.
- When
- The specific date of the meeting is not mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Baragada, western Odisha
- Why
- To establish a District Sainik Welfare Board in Baragada, open a CSD extension counter, and approve the proposed Sainik School at Padampur for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.
Establishment of Welfare Facilities
Current Infrastructure Limitations
District Sainik Welfare Board
Establishment of Welfare Facilities
Pradeep Purohit advocates for a dedicated District Sainik Welfare Board in Baragada to streamline services for ex-servicemen and reduce travel distances.
Current Infrastructure Limitations
The existing Sambalpur board currently oversees seven districts, which may not provide the same level of localized service.
CSD Extension Counter
Establishment of Welfare Facilities
Purohit urges the opening of a new CSD Extension Counter in Baragada to alleviate the burden on elderly veterans who travel long distances to the Sambalpur canteen.
Current Infrastructure Limitations
The current single CSD canteen in Sambalpur serves all seven districts, leading to overcrowding and long wait times.
Sainik School in Padampur
Establishment of Welfare Facilities
Purohit highlights the need for a Sainik School in Padampur to provide quality education and career opportunities in defence services for rural youth.
Current Infrastructure Limitations
Western Odisha, despite its strong contributions to the Armed Forces, currently lacks a Sainik School, which could enhance socio-economic development.
- MP
- Pradeep Purohit
- Defence Minister
- Rajnath Singh
- District Veterans Association
- Baragada District Veterans Association (BDVA)
- Number of Veterans Helped
- 2,000
- Districts Overserved by Sambalpur Board
- Sambalpur, Baragada, Balangir, Sonpur, Sundaragada, Debagada, Jharsuguda
- Proposed Sainik School Location
- Padampur
- Sainik Schools Society
- Registered with the Sainik Schools Society