Maj (Dr) T C Rao, Chairman, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, Ex-servicemen Deptt headed a delegation of Ex-servicemen and met Sh A K Antony, Hon’ble Minister of Defence on 09 Feb 2010 to put forward the problems faced by Ex-servicemen of the country and also discussed the following welfare points:
1. Maj (Dr) T C Rao mentioned to Hon’ble Defence Minister that Gazette Notification on “One Rank One Pension” for PBOR is still pending though it was announced by the President of India on 15 Aug 2009 & subsequently by Finance Minister in the parliament. He stressed that delay in implementation may cause disgruntlement among the PBOR of the country.
2. Maj Rao again apprised him about the rehabilitation of Ex-servicemen as officers and PBOR retire at yo ung are when their social and family obligations are at peak.He suggested that parallel absorption be done in civil Jobs till the age of 60.if this is not feasible then enhanced rate of pension be granted.
3. He further suggested that it should become mandatory that public sector, state corporation should absorbed at least 25 % Ex-servicemen in their organization. Any MNC supplying goods material to govt. should also absorb at least 25 % ex-servicemen on their roll.
4. Rajya Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, Municipal Corporation should have nomination by President/ Governor for Ex-servicemen in the parliament and in the respective states.
5. Maj Rao also mentioned to Hon’ble Defence Minister that contract for Railway platform Security and cleaning should be awarded to Ex-servicemen. This suggestion was earlier accepted by then Hon’ble Railway Minister Sh Lalu Prasad Yadav in year 2008 but till date this has not been implemented.
6. Some concession should be offered for Rail travel and Air travel to Ex-servicemen as it is done in other countries.
7. He also hinted that Ex-servicemen are most suitable to be employed for various task for the forth coming common wealth game 2010.
8. Maj Rao also put forwarded few suggestion for to increase the revenue for Delhi State, if the projects are handed by ex-servicemen.
9. Managing of Parking lots: Presently all parking lots in Delhi are being managed by Civilian contractors and governed by three different agencies i.e., MCD, NDMC and DDA. In addition to above, the parking lots are also available with Delhi Metro, Railway Station, ISBT, Bus Depots and Air Port. Hence, there would be approximately 500 parking lots available in Delhi. MCD has approx. 250 Parking lots, out of which 70% have gone into litigation and the MCD is losing lot of revenue.
10. Traffic Marshals: Considering the strength of Delhi Police due to constraints, the Traffic Marshaling can be augmented through the Ex-Servicemen with the Military Police for the effective management of Traffic.
11. MCD Toll Plazas: There are approximately 35 Toll Plazas at entry points to Delhi border. These are presently being taken care of by deploying people like mafias. Therefore, the services of Ex-Servicemen can be taken at all these entry points. The management of Toll Plazas at National Highways being taken care of by Ex-Servicemen. They have the expertise to run the Toll Plazas put up good show at the border entry points.
12. Tourist Guide: The maximum number of tourists can be approached to use the services of Ex-Servicemen to their respective destinations during the Games.
13. Security of Hospitals: The security of all Government Hospitals can also be entrusted to the services of Ex-Servicemen who are presently taking care of all Public Sector Undertakings.
14. Security of ISBT/ Bus Depots: The security of these can be entrusted to Ex-Servicemen run agencies. Also the security of important Institutions, Schools, the offices of NDMC, DDA and MCD etc. can also be taken care of by Ex-Servicemen.
15. Sports Complex and Gymnasium: There are good number of sports complex and Gymnasium run by MCD in the Delhi state. These are giving shabby look, not maintained properly, staff employed is often not present, Ex-Servicemen should be employed to take care of these, so that these institution should give healthy look.
16. Parks/Banquet Hall: There are certain parks and Banquet Halls run by MCD for the purpose of hiring to public for various functions. Most of the revenue collection is not being deposited. Hence MCD is losing lot of revenue. Let this be under the care of Ex-Servicemen.
17. Preservation of Ecology: Due to pollution, changing of weather, global heat, cutting of trees environment of the area have undergone being change. The ecology of the area is not being preserved. The greenery is vanishing all over. It is suggested that Ex-servicemen knowledge be utilized to preserve ecology, grow more trees, preserve areas and beautify areas around flyovers and other public places including parks.
18. Hon’ble Defence Minister assured the delegation that he would look into our problems and further mentioned that UPA Govt is seriously considering the other demands of Ex-servicemen welfare.
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