Jalandhar, May 3, 2015: A Veer Nari (Wife of martyr soldiers) Meet was organised by Vajra Corps at Jalandhar Cantonment today with the view to interact with all the Veer Naries of the district and ensure speedy resolution of their problems. The event was conducted under the aegis of Vajra Corps Artillery Brigade.
Remembering the supreme sacrifice made by the soldiers who laid down their life fighting in the honour of the motherland, the Vajra Corps made a sincere endeavour to reach out to the families of martyred soldiers and extend a helping hand. This meet was one of the series of interaction held frequently under the aegis of Vajra Corps.
Sixty Veer Naries from Jalandhar District attended the meet. Mrs Manpreet Kaur, Chairperson, Family Welfare Organisation, Vajra Corps Artillery Brigade, personally interacted with each of them to know about their well-being. Veer Naries were updated by officers’ wives who also attended the meet about welfare schemes undertaken by the Army and Punjab Government for them. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) HP Singh, District Defence Sainik Welfare Board, gave a guest lecture, educating the audience regarding the schemes being undertaken by Punjab State and Central Government for welfare of the Veer Nari. The event was followed by lunch in their honour and all the Veer Nari were felicitated during the ceremony.
Date:
Sunday, May 3, 2015