Defence Services Welfare Minister Chairs High-Level Review Meeting with Senior Officials
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 5-
The Punjab Government, under the leadership of CM Mann, is committed to the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. In this regard, Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat chaired a high level meeting with officials from the Defence Services Welfare Department and PESCO at the Punjab Civil Secretariat on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Minister Mohinder Bhagat reviewed the activities of both departments and gave directions for effective implementation of various schemes for ex-servicemen and their dependents. The Minister also sought reports on the Sainik Rest Houses under the department and directed necessary measures to improve these. Additionally, discussions were held regarding the allocated budget for the current financial year and the budget for the upcoming financial year 2025-26 to ensure the availability of required funds for the welfare schemes for ex-servicemen.
Minister Bhagat emphasized that the government's primary focus is to ensure the well-being of ex-servicemen and their families.