mohinder Bhagat Directs Officers To Prioritise Issues Of Ex-servicemen

Sep30,2026 | Jagrati Lahar Bureau | Chandigarh

*Cabinet Minister reviews progress of Defence Services Welfare Department*

*Punjab Government committed to welfare of ex-servicemen and their families*

The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continuously working for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. In this direction, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat today held a review meeting with the officers of the department in Chandigarh to assess the progress of matters related to ex-servicemen.

Reviewing the initiatives being undertaken by the Punjab Government for the welfare of ex-servicemen, Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat directed the officers to ensure the timely disposal of all matters related to ex-servicemen. He also reviewed the progress of various welfare schemes and facilities being provided to ex-servicemen and their families.

The Cabinet Minister said that ex-servicemen have dedicated their lives to safeguarding the country and resolving their problems is a priority of the government. He directed the officers to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes meant for ex-servicemen reach every eligible beneficiary.

Principal Secretary, Defence Services Welfare Department, Sumer Singh Gurjar; Director, Defence Services Welfare, Brig. Bhupinder Singh Dhillon; and Director, PESCO, Major General Harmandeep Singh (Retd.) were present on the occasion.

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