Kargil, Jul 31: A delegation from the Zila Sainik Welfare Board, Kargil, met Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today to discuss matters concerning ex-servicemen and Veer Naris in the district. The meeting took place at the DC Office chamber and marked the first interaction between the new Deputy Commissioner and representatives of the veteran community.
The delegation was led by Captain (IN) A K Pawar, Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, along with Haji Ahmad Hussain, President of the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Trust, and other board members including Lhawang Stanzin and Basharat Hussain. The team extended a warm welcome to the Deputy Commissioner with a traditional khatak and offered congratulations on his recent appointment.
In the course of the meeting, the delegation raised several concerns related to the welfare of retired armed forces personnel and their families. A major focus was the ongoing construction of the Zila Sainik Welfare Office-cum-Sarai, which has been under progress. Captain Pawar updated the Deputy Commissioner on the project’s current status and stressed the need for administrative support to expedite completion.
As President of the Zila Sainik Welfare Board, the Deputy Commissioner assured the delegation of his full cooperation. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to resolving issues faced by ex-servicemen and acknowledged the vital contributions made by defence veterans to the nation.
The meeting ended on a positive note with a mutual understanding to maintain regular communication and strengthen institutional support for welfare initiatives in the district.
