12-08-2007, 10:09 PM
<b>Single window agency for ex-servicemen in Karnataka</b>
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Bangalore:
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Karnataka Governor on Friday announced the establishment of single window agency for the benefit of ex-servicemen.
Addressing a gathering of ex-servicemen on the occasion of âArmed Forces Flag Dayâ, Mr Thakur said, the Government will in a monthâs time set-up the agency - for addressing the grievances and also for providing job avenues to the sainiks post-retirement. âWe will establish the centre within a month which will exclusively cater to the needs of the sainiks. Their demand for exemption from property tax will also be looked into,â he added.
Earlier Chief Secretary P B Mahishi said, the gap between corporate world and Armed Forces has reduced, as the Armed Forces is now being considered as a good career alternative. âThe Government is contemplating to introduce welfare schemes for ex-servicemen who continue to be our national assets,â Mr Mahishi said.
Later, the Governor released the Flag Day souvenir and Armed Forces flags, on the occasion. Four ex-servicemen Dr M P Ganesh from the Corps of Signals, Capt S Raja Rao, an ex-army engineer, Capt S Ravi from the Artillery Regiment and M R Jain from the IAF were honoured for their contribution to the Forces in various fields by the Governor.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Bangalore:
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Karnataka Governor on Friday announced the establishment of single window agency for the benefit of ex-servicemen.
Addressing a gathering of ex-servicemen on the occasion of âArmed Forces Flag Dayâ, Mr Thakur said, the Government will in a monthâs time set-up the agency - for addressing the grievances and also for providing job avenues to the sainiks post-retirement. âWe will establish the centre within a month which will exclusively cater to the needs of the sainiks. Their demand for exemption from property tax will also be looked into,â he added.
Earlier Chief Secretary P B Mahishi said, the gap between corporate world and Armed Forces has reduced, as the Armed Forces is now being considered as a good career alternative. âThe Government is contemplating to introduce welfare schemes for ex-servicemen who continue to be our national assets,â Mr Mahishi said.
Later, the Governor released the Flag Day souvenir and Armed Forces flags, on the occasion. Four ex-servicemen Dr M P Ganesh from the Corps of Signals, Capt S Raja Rao, an ex-army engineer, Capt S Ravi from the Artillery Regiment and M R Jain from the IAF were honoured for their contribution to the Forces in various fields by the Governor.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->