Itanagar, Oct 22 : Director-cum-Secretary, Rajya Sainik Board, Brig DCS Kanyal (Retd.), called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd.), at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar today. It was a courtesy call following his appointment to the post.
The Governor congratulated Brig Kanyal (Retd.), on his new responsibility and expressed confidence that he would work with dedication and compassion to fulfil the aspirations of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and their families. He emphasized that their welfare must remain at the heart of the Rajya Sainik Board’s activities, recognising the sacrifices, courage and distinguished service of the armed forces personnel.
Advising RSB Director-cum-Secretary to adopt a proactive and people-centric approach, the Governor stressed the need to reach out to ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and their dependents across the State, particularly those living in remote and far-flung areas. He urged the Board to establish regular communication with them, understand their concerns and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive timely assistance and the benefits due to them.
The Governor also underscored the importance of improving access to healthcare. He suggested empanelling hospitals in different districts, especially those closer to the beneficiaries’ places of residence, so that medical treatment could be accessed without the burden of long-distance travel. He further recommended exploring mobile medical vans to extend healthcare services to veterans and their families in remote areas.
Emphasizing the importance of awareness and effective implementation, the Governor advised the Director-cum-Secretary to ensure that information about latest government welfare schemes, financial assistance, healthcare facilities and other support measures reaches every eligible beneficiary. He encouraged the Board to strengthen coordination with the concerned departments and local administrations to resolve grievances promptly.
The Director-cum-Secretary assured the Governor of his commitment to working dedicatedly for the welfare of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and their families across Arunachal Pradesh.

---

Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
Email: kenterjoyaz@easternsentinel.in / editoreasternsentinel@gmail.com
Phone: 0360-2212313

<< Back to News List