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BHU PUU 2014 The Editor Bhu Puu Journal Welfare Branch, Defence Wing, Embassy of India G.P.O. Post Box No. 292, Kathmandu, Nepal Journal of Indian Ex-Servicemen Tel: 00977–1–4412597; E–mail: [email protected] Welfare Organisation in Nepal Design and Print by: Creative Press Pvt. Ltd. STRENgTHENINg BONDS INDIAN ARMY DAY CELEBRATIONS 2014 : AN RENDEZVOUS WITH OUR VETERANS Indian Army Day was celebrated by and professionalism. He acknowledged Defence Wing, Embassy of India, Nepal Indian Army as a reputed Institution of in Kathmandu on ... Jan 2014. Gen world repute. The highlight of the evening Gaurav SJB Rana, COAS, Nepalese was the presence of our gallantry award Army and Hony General of Indian Army winners. The event was also attended was the Chief Guest of the event. The by prominent dignitaries including senior proceedings commenced with inaugural officials of NA and various ministries of address by His Excellency Mr Ranjit GoN, representatives from diplomatic Rae, the Ambassador of India in Nepal. missions in Nepal, media personnel, Thereafter COAS, NA read out his artist community and heads of important message in which he appreciated Indian corporate houses including the Indian Army's rich history of selfless sacrifice joint ventures. COAS NA ADDRESSING THE GATHERING THE AMBASSADOR WITH OUR WAR HEROES COAS WITH THE OFFICERS OF DEFENCE WING CONTENTS Messages - 3 Visit of The Prime Minister of India - 6 COAS Visit - 8 Visits - 10 Defence Wing in Nepal - 11 Welfare Branch - 12 Medical Facilities - 14 Educational Assistance - 18 ECHS - 28 Military Pension Branch - 29 ROIE - 31 Pokhara Post - 33 Dharan Post - 36 ARESA - 39 BGSN - 41 Photo Gallery - 48 1 ABBREVIATIONS AFFDF Armed Forces Flag Day Fund AMA(W,P,R,E) Assistant Military Attache (Welfare, Pension, Record, ECHS) ARESM Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen BC Battle Casualty COAS Chief of Army Staff DA Defence Attache DGAR Directorate General Assam Rifles DSB District Soldiers Board DWP Drinking Water Project ECHS Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme ESM Ex-Servicemen FY Financial Year GoI Government of India GoN Government of Nepal IA Indian Army IRs Indian Rupees IEWON Indian Ex-Servicemen Welfare Organisation in Nepal KSB Kendriya Sainik Board MEA Ministry of External Affairs MoD Ministry of Defence MPS Medicine Pack Scheme MWT Medical Welfare Team NA Nepalese Army NDG Nepal Domiciled Gorkhas NRs Nepalese Rupees PPO Pension Paying Office ROIE Record Office Indian Embassy SPPC Seasonal Pension Paying Camp ZM Zonal Member 2 MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR I have immense pleasure in extending my heartiest compliments to all GoI pensioners residing in Nepal, along with their families, on the occasion of the 67th Anniversary of the Indian Independence Day. The contribution of our ESM towards development activities in Nepal is remarkable. During my field visits across Nepal, it was a joy to see the sincerity, simplicity and discipline of our veterans in Nepal. The invaluable service and sacrifice rendered by our Gorkha soldiers in the line of duty towards our nation is unparalleled. We are proud of this brave legacy. The Government of India is fully committed towards looking after interests of our Bhu Puus in Nepal. Defence Wing of the Embassy is fully engaged in meeting all popular aspirations of our ESM in Nepal. We are grateful to the Government of Nepal for their active support in our initiatives towards our ESM welfare. I express my felicitation to the Defence Wing and Indian ESM Welfare Organization in Nepal (IEWON) for successful implementation of welfare activities in Nepal. Keep the good works going. Jai Hind - Jai Nepal - Jai Nepal Bharat Maitri ! (Ranjit Rae) Ambassador of India & Chairman IEWON 3 MESSAGE FROM THE DEFENCE ATTACHE On behalf of the Defence Wing, Embassy of India, I am delighted to convey my heartfelt felicitations to all our ESM and their dependents on the auspicious occasion of India's 68th Independence Day. The year 2013 has been an extremely rewarding year as far as our concerted efforts towards welfare of our 'Burhos' are concerned. The Defence Wing has effectively implemented several development projects aimed primarily towards 'Well-Being' of our Nepal domiciled ESM. All our welfare schemes are conceived and executed keeping in view the contemporary expectations of our veterans in Nepal. Out of the box solutions have been devised to resolve peculiar documentation and welfare requirements of our ESM. I am pleased to convey the commencement of ESM Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) facility in Nepal. At the moment, we are in the process of empanelling of renowned Hospitals in Nepal. Fully operationalisation will further yield in facilitating absolute cash less treatment of our veterans. I would use this opportune forum to request all our ESM to expeditiously register themselves and dependents to avail the facility. The Journal continues to keep all Nepal Domiciled ESM fraternity well-informed by giving comprehensive insight of various welfare initiatives implemented by the GoI. I compliment all Branches of the Defence Wing for their persistent diligence to successfully implement various schemes to our beloved 'Burhos' residing in Nepal. Lastly, I would like to convey my best wishes to our pensioners & their families. May the Almighty bring good health, prosperity & peace to them. Jai Hind - Jai Gorakh ! (Ajay Pasbola) Colonel Defence Attache Embassy of India Kathmandu (Nepal) 4 EDITOR’s DESK It gives me immense pleasure to convey my best wishes and greetings to our Nepal domiciled veterans on the propitious occasion of 67th Anniversary of Indian Independence day. It is indeed a matter of great pride and contentment to bring out the 30th edition of our annual journal 'Bhu Puu'. Over a period of time, the Journal has evolved as an effective media for us to connect with our NDG pensioners as it reflects various IEWON and GoI initiatives for our adored ESM. This year Edition is enriched in vital information of our major welfare schemes, various community development projects and an update on recent welfare events in Nepal. We enthusiastically look forward for your valuable feedback and views for further improvement. In consonance with our overall objective, i.e. to provide best services to our ESM in Nepal, several initiatives were scrupulously executed in the past year. In addition to the annual IEWON conference, numerous visits by high level GoI delegations were conducted to facilitate pragmatic appraisal of key welfare projects in Nepal. The ECHS facility has commenced and response so far has been heartening. Welfare schemes like Medicine Pack Scheme, Drinking Water Projects, Solar Electrification of ESM villages, Children Education Allowance, Construction of School Infrastructure and Roads, Provision of Ambulances to ESM organisations etc have been effectively implemented to benefit maximum veterans inhabiting in remotest areas of Nepal. Our endeavors have fructified with support from Govt of Nepal, all Wings of the Indian Embassy, Adjutant General's Branch of IHQ of MoD(Army), Kendriya Sainik Board, Department of ESM Welfare(ESW) and Ministry of Defence. I would like to convey our sincere thanks to all of them on behalf of team IEWON. It will be our constant endeavor to facilitate and empower our 'Bhu Puus' to ensure their growth and prosperity. May the Almighty bless our 'Bhu Puus' with health, happiness and peace. (Nagendra Singh) Major Assistant Military Attache (Welfare) & Editor Bhu Puu Journal 5 VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA Shri Narendra Modi, the Honourabe relations. He stated that the historic Indo- Prime Minister of India visited Nepal from Nepal relations are due to 'Bonding of 03 to 04 August 2014. The visit will give Hearts' and 'Shared Cultural Herritage". He strenght to Indo-Nepal friendship and will appreciated the immense contribution of start a 'new chapter' in the bilateral ties. The Neplease soldiers in various wars won by improved historic relation will serve catalyst India. He paid homage to all brave soldiers for regional partnership.In his historic who have laid down their lives for safety address to the Constituent Assembly of and security of our beloved motherland. Nepal, the Prime Minister of India began He praised the valor of Nepalese soldiers his address in Nepali language highlighting serving in Indian Armed forces by quoting the top priority accorded to the Indo-Nepal Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. "IF A MAN SAyS HE IS NOT AFRAID OF DyING, HE IS EITHER lyING OR IS A GuRkHA" 6 7 COAS VISIT GEN BIkRAM SINGH, PVSM, uySM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC General Bikram Singh, PVSM, UYSM, Rupandehi district. During his visit, the COAS AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army also met our Bhu Puus to gain firsthand Staff, Indian Army visited Nepal from 13 to 14 account of various contemporaneous issues Mar 2014 to witness Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise pertaining to welfare of ESM residing in 'SURYA KIRAN-VI' held at Saljhandi, Nepal. INSPECTING THE GUARD OF HONOUR WITH THE COAS NA WITH THE PRESIDENT OF NEPAL 8 On 13 Mar 2014, the COAS visited stressed upon the importance of mutual Sheetal Niwas to meet Dr. Ram Baran learning from operational experiences of both Yadav, the Honourable President of Nepal. the Armies. While attending a demonstration The COAS also held separate discussion on 'Jungle Survival', the COAS shared his with Mr. Sushil Koirala, the Honourable personal experiences with the participants. Prime Minister of Nepal and Gaurav SJB Rana, COAS NA. During the meetings, a One of the key highlight of the COAS wide range of bilateral issues including Indo- visit to Nepal was the ESM Rally at PPO Nepal historical relations and military ties Pokhara. During his address, he expressed between the two countries were dwelled his solidarity with our Bhu-Puus. The COAS upon. It was followed by a meeting with His also apprised all ESM about latest welfare Excellency Mr.