An outreach programme for Veterans, Widows and Veer Naris was conducted under the aegis of Telangana and Andhra Sub Area on 19th & 20th and 24th & 25th at Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad respectively. Over 1500 Veterans attended the events. It was focussed on reaching out to the Veterans to update them about the System for Pension Administration [RAKSHA] (SPARSH) and facilitate migration to the new system of pension administration.
Representatives of PCDA Prayagraj along with EME and AOC Records facilitated the interaction. Helpdesks were established by PCDA Prayagraj, AOC Records, Veteran Cell TASA, ZSWO, and Air Force Records over 850 issues pertaining to pension were addressed by the team during the period. Veterans visiting the venue appreciated the efforts.