Nashik: 15 April 2024

 
As an outreach to the Assam Rifles Veterans following the first Assam Rifles Veterans Day celebrated on 23 Mar 2024. The Directorate General Assam Rifles, in conjunction with the Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association, will be inaugurating its new Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association (ARESA) Centre in Nashik, Maharashtra. This will mark the first ARESA Centre in Maharashtra which has 107 Ex-Servicemen, dedicated to providing welfare facilities and support services to Assam Rifles Veterans of the State.

Lt Gen PC Nair interacting with the oldest Gallantry award winner of Assam Rifles Hav Mering AO

Lt Gen Pardeep Chandran Nair, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, Ph.D, DG Assam Rifles will inaugurate the newly established ARESA Centre on 21 Apr 2024. The ceremony will be followed by the Ex-Servicemen Rally which aims to bring together Ex-Servicemen, Veernaris, their families and dependents in celebration of the launching of the new ARESA Centre, this will honor the contributions of veterans who have served with distinction in the Assam Rifles.

DG Assam Rifles Interacts with the Ex-Servicemen During a Rally in Chandimandir

 

The ARESA Centres are manned by veterans themselves, ensuring that the unique needs and challenges of Ex-Servicemen are addressed effectively. These Centres serve as hubs for providing a range of welfare facilities, including healthcare assistance, vocational training, counselling services and social support to veterans transitioning to civilian life. There are a total of 34 ARESA Centres nationwide providing support to more than one lakh Veterans of Assam Rifles.

Lt Gen PC Nair interacting and presenting a assisting device to a Veteran during a rally in Shillong

The centre at Nashik will cater for the needs of 111 Ex-Servicemen and Veer Naris of Assam Rifles living in and around Maharashtra. The event will provide an opportunity for the Ex-Servicemen to share their experiences, reconnect with old comrades, and forge new bonds within the community.

Lt Gen PC Nair DG AR  alongwith Ex-Servicemen during a Exservicemen rally in Kohima

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