Indian Army Chief Announces Welfare Schemes for Ex-Servicemen in Pokhara
Summary
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth announced new welfare schemes for Indian ex-servicemen in Pokhara, including an ECHS polyclinic in Kohalpur and plans to improve medical equipment and transport services. He also highlighted the long-standing cultural and historical ties between Nepal and India while praising Gurkha soldiers and their families.
Key Points
- Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth announced new welfare schemes for Indian ex-servicemen in Pokhara.
- A new ECHS polyclinic has been operationalized in Kohalpur to ease access to health treatment for ex-servicemen in western Nepal.
- The Indian Army is also planning improved medical equipment for other polyclinics, including Pokhara, and considering a bus service from Sunauli to Gorakhpur.
- Seth praised Gurkha soldiers and described Nepal-India ties as centuries old, rooted in culture, religion, and history.
