Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Pension Outreach Program Held for Defense Personnel in Kolkata
The Indian Army and the government held a special event in Kolkata to help veterans and their families with their pensions.
It was a chance for them to talk directly to pension experts and get their questions answered.
Many people who served in the military and retired civilian defense employees came to get help with their pension issues.
The main goal was to make sure veterans' pensions are handled correctly and that they get the support they deserve.
Senior officials were there to solve problems and provide guidance.
The event showed how much the army cares about taking care of its veterans.
A two-day pension outreach program was held in Kolkata.
The program was organized by the Indian Army's Eastern Command and PCDA (P), Prayagraj.
The event aimed to address pension-related grievances of ex-servicemen and their dependents.
573 veterans, widows, and retired MoD civilian employees participated.
Senior officials provided on-site assistance with pension anomalies and document verification.
- Who
- Ex-servicemen, their dependents, and retired civilian defence employees.
- What
- A pension outreach program.
- When
- June 27–28, 2025.
- Where
- Vijay Durg, Kolkata.
- Why
- To address pension-related grievances.
- Event Name
- Raksha Pension Samadhan Aayojan
- Location
- Kolkata
- Date
- June 27–28, 2025
- Organizers
- Indian Army Eastern Command and PCDA (P), Prayagraj
- Participants
- 573 veterans, widows, and retired employees