Jammu, Dec 8 — Lt‑Governor Manoj Sinha reminded the public that the nation will always owe its soldiers for their sacrifices. He met with retired armed‑forces personnel at Lok Bhavan in Jammu, expressing thanks and paying homage to those who lost their lives.
During his visit, he announced a sizeable donation to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. “Observing this day on 7 December 2025 reminds everyone that the well‑being of our service members is a joint responsibility,” he said, urging citizens to help sustain this fund. The contributions are earmarked for the welfare of active personnel, their families and retired servicemen and their relatives.
Among the guests were Brig. Pankaj Chib (Retd.) from the Sainik Welfare Department, Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home; retired officers such as Col BS Sambyal, Col Manjit Singh Bhau, Wg Cdr Tirath Singh, Capt (IN) Kapil Sharma, and other veterans and officials.
Earlier, the Lt‑Governor laid the cornerstone for homes being built for families affected by the shelling that took place during Operation Sindoor. He explained that the Human Resources Development Society (HRDS) had signed an MoU to construct these residences for those whose houses were destroyed by Pakistani shelling of civilian areas. Each family will receive health‑insurance coverage and the homes will be equipped with modern amenities.
An extensive relief package has been forwarded to the Central government, with the rehabilitation of flood victims remaining a top priority for the state.
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