Sainik Samachar

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Sainik Samachar is the journal of India’s Armed Forces published every fortnight in thirteen languages including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gorkhali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Users can get details of the latest edition, photo gallery, subscription details, editorial details, etc.

Kendriya Sainik Board

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Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) is the apex body of the Government of India, which formulates policies and schemes for resettlement, welfare and rehabilitation of Ex-Servicemen(ESM) and their dependents across the country. The Sectt of KSB is the nodal agency to implement these guidelines and schemes through network of Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) and Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs) established at State and District levels

Website of Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat (KSB)

The Secretary KSB advises the Department of Sainik Welfare in the States / UTs on the policies for resettlement and welfare of Ex-Servicemen, widows and seeks reports from the Director, Department Sainik Welfare / Secretary RSB and Zila Sainik Welfare Officer / Secretary ZSB, on implementation of policies and success in resettling Ex-Servicemen, widows, disabled personnel invalidated out from the Service and their dependents.

Allotment of Retail Outlet (Petrol & Diesel) to ESM/Widows

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reserved locations for allotment of Regular/Rural Retail Outlet Dealership under ‘CC1’ category. ‘CC1’ category includes Para Military Personnel/Central Govt /State Govt and Central / State PSU employees and Defence Personnel.

LPG agency under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitran Yojna(RGGLVY) to ESM/Widows

Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitrak Scheme has been launched by Govt of India for Rural Areas. Under the scheme, Govt has reserved LPG Distributorship for Defence Personnel under ‘GP’ Category. The ‘GP’ Category includes Central Govt/State Govt/PSU employee and Defence Personnel.

Gopal Jee dairy milk booths/milk shops/retail outlets to ESM/Widows

Gopaljee Dairy Foods Pvt Ltd(GDFPL) is providing ready built and fully equipped milk shops / booths / retail outlets to the Ex-Servicemen (JCOs/ORs equivalent) in India with starting point at Delhi / NCR.

Management of CNG station by ESM (Officers) in NCR

Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) CNG Stations of Indraprastha Gas Limited in NCR Area to include Delhi and NOIDA are managed by retired Defence Services Officer’s.

Mother Dairy Milk Booths and Fruit and Vegetable (Safal) Shops to ESM/Widows

Mother Dairy India Pvt Ltd. is providing ready built and fully equipped milk shops / booths to the Ex-Servicemen (JCO’s & ORs), while its Fruit and Vegetable (Safal) Shops are opened for the ESM and their dependent sons from 1989. The Scheme is available in NCR viz Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Noida/Greater Noida, and Faridabad.

Oil Product Agencies under Defence Quota Scheme to ESM/Widows

Under this Scheme 8% quota of Oil Product Agencies is reserved for eligible ESM/Widow/Dependents under Defence Personnel (DP) Category for LPG Distributorship, Petrol/Diesel retail outlet including Kisan Seva Kendra (KSK) and SKO/LDO Dealership (Kerosene Oil Agency).

Army Surplus Vehicles to ESM/Widows

Ex-Servicemen and widows of defence personnel who died while in service and Ex-Servicemen Co-operative societies are eligible to apply for allotment of Army Surplus Class V-B Vehicles. Applicant has to apply as per the laid down norms through the ZSWO / DSW(S) / Unit Serving to DGR along with security deposit as stated for each type of vehicle.

Sponsorship of ESM(O) for COCO operator ship

Under the Scheme ESM (O) registered with Employment Directorate of DGR are sponsored as service provider for operating Retail Outlets of IOCL and BPCL under Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) scheme. On receipt of the requisition from the Concerned Oil Company, names of eligible ESM(O) are sponsored.

Coal Loading and Transportation Scheme for Ex-servicemen

The Scheme is administered on the basis of MoU between the Coal India Ltd (CIL) and Director General Resettlement (DGR) signed in Apr 1999. DGR lays down the terms and conditions governing the formation and running of the Ex-Servicemen Coal Loading and Transportation Companies.

Tipper Attachment Scheme for Widows and Disabled ESM

This welfare scheme for widows/disabled soldiers is linked with the ESM Coal Loading and Transportation Scheme. A legal agreement is signed between the Ex-Servicemen Coal Loading and Transportation Company and the widow/disabled Ex-Servicemen/Dependant. The scheme is for a period of five years and on completion of five year term the principle amount will be refunded by the ESM Coal Company.

Oil Product Agencies under Defence Quota Scheme to ESM/Widows

Under this Scheme 8% quota of Oil Product Agencies is reserved for eligible ESM/Widow/Dependents under Defence Personnel (DP) Category for LPG Distributorship, Petrol/Diesel retail outlet including Kisan Seva Kendra (KSK) and SKO/LDO Dealership (Kerosene Oil Agency).

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