Shillong: The Assam Rifles successfully conducted the first-ever Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association (ARESA) Conclave at Shillong in Meghalaya on Friday (April 11), marking a significant milestone in strengthening the bond between the force and its esteemed veterans.
The conclave aims to enhance coordination, obtain feedback based on interaction, enhance accountability and functionality of ARESA, with primacy of focus on welfare of AR ESM and their dependents.
The conclave was chaired by Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General of Assam Rifles, who paid tribute to the contributions of ex-servicemen and highlighted the pivotal role played by Assam Rifles veterans in upholding the nation’s integrity and security.
In his keynote address, he emphasized the need for continued engagement and welfare initiatives for the retired fraternity.
Key highlights of the conclave included:
Information Dissemination: To highlight information relevant for environment, give out details of benefits/grants that are being disbursed and inform stakeholders on the 2024-25 AGBM Agenda points & discussions.
Organisational & Functional Aspects: To highlight the extant organisation, its functional efficacy and discuss measures to enhance outreach and connect with the AR ESM and dependents.
Challenges: To bring out and discuss prevailing challenges and measures to mitigate.
Misc Aspects: Discuss and deliberate on miscellaneous issues to garner views and implement as applicable for the benefit of ARESM & dependents.
Speaking at the event, the Director of ARESA said: “This conclave is a testament to our collective spirit and dedication. It’s heartening to see our veterans being recognized and supported in such a meaningful way.”
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The Assam Rifles remains committed to honouring the service of its veterans and looks forward to hosting future editions of the conclave across different parts of the country to ensure greater outreach and inclusion.
