PASIGHAT, Apr 30: The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Likabali, Major General Akash Johar today inaugurated a Veterans Service Kendra (VSK) for Veterans, Veer-Matas and Veer-Naris, established at the Pasighat Outdoor Stadium in presence of two warriors of 1971-War, Tonkesor Gogoi and Loknath Gogoi, Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, Brigadier Himanshu Bhatnagar, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, GOC Johar informed that in an effort to reach out to the veterans of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, Spear Corps of Indian Army has established the second VSK in Arunachal Pradesh with an aim of reinvigorating the bond with the beloved veterans and in keeping up with the spirit of “Our Veterans Our Pride”. Our Ex-Servicemen and Veer-Naris and Veer-Matas got a permanent office (single point grievance redressal cell) close to them, from where they could register and follow up their grievances and anomalies in documentation, avail facilities of CSD, Aadhaar authentication, SPARSH, library and internet facilities. The VSK would also provide them information about the post retirement benefits, government beneficial schemes for them and details of various entries in the Army including Agniveer recruitment training etc, said the GOC on the occasion. 
Johar interacted with the Veterans and Veernaris and conveyed gratitude for their service and sacrifices for the nation. The VSK stands as a testament to the unwavering support of Indian Army to its Veterans, he said adding that it embodies the spirit of camaraderie and solidarity that defines the ethos of Indian Armed Forces. 
Deputy Commissioner, Tayi Taggu and Rtd. Group Captain (IAF) Mohonto Panging also spoke on the occasion.  

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