Guwahati: The District Commissioner of Kamrup (M), Sumit Sattawan, chaired a Zila Sainik Board Meeting and Sainik Bandhu Meeting at the District Commissioner’s Conference Hall to address the concerns of Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris, and their dependents.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including District Development Commissioner Parijat Bhuyan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kankan Sarmah, ADC (Revenue), representatives from HQ 51 Sub Area, Circle Officers, Block Development Officers, and other stakeholders, including serving and retired defense personnel.
The session began with a welcome address by Col Padmalochan Barman (Retd), Welfare Officer, Kamrup (M), who outlined the objectives of the Sainik Bandhu platform and emphasized the need for timely grievance redressal.
He also thanked the district administration for its consistent support of the veteran community.
Discussions focused on critical issues such as providing accommodations for the ESM Association offices, issuing Permanent Residence Certificates (PRC), allotting office space for the Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO) in the new D.C.’s complex at Rupnagar, and resolving grievances faced by the Ex-Servicemen community.
The District Commissioner assured attendees that land settlement and encroachment cases involving Ex-Servicemen would be addressed as a priority.
A long-pending land settlement case was resolved during the meeting, offering immediate relief to the concerned individual.
Circle Officers were directed to conduct field verifications to expedite the resolution of land-related grievances, while other departments were instructed to collaborate closely with the ZSWO for seamless service delivery.
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The District Public Relations Officer (DIPRO) was urged to enhance awareness of schemes and services available for the veteran community through regular outreach efforts.
Concluding the meeting, the District Commissioner acknowledged the sacrifices of the Armed Forces and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to resolving their issues promptly and effectively.
The collaborative efforts between the district administration and the veteran community were lauded as a step toward improving the welfare of Ex-Servicemen and their families.
