Punjab Veterans meet CM

Dear All,
1. We held a meeting with CM PUNJAB, Mr PARKASH SINGH BADAL, today for thanking him for passing a resolution in PUNJAB assembly on grant of 'ONE RANK ONE PENSION'.
2. Punjab CM had invited about 50 ESM to attend celebrations of "Banda Bhadur Singh's' memorial- laying of foundation stone- at Mohali on 09 Oct at 10 AM.
3. We discussed and obtained concurrence of CM Punjab on the following issues concerning Veterans welfare including the War Wounded.

We requested CM to ask other state Governments to pass similar resolution in their state assemblies.He agreed to get in touch with all states.

We informed him that we have prepared a common draft for all MP's to raise the issue in the winter session of Assembly. He agreed to get it conveyed to all MP's of Punjab.

We also requested CM to consider writing a DO to the PM on the Issue of granting OROP to soldiers. He asked for the Draft which he said he will approve and forward to PM with copy to Defence Minister.

CM asked all ESM organisations to unite and put up joint front. We informed him that we the ESM Organisations have already joined hands. Director Sainink Welfare Punjab has been empowered to contact only representatives of Combined Union front of ESM organisations.
4. We also raised few points regarding welfare of ESM Punjab.

There must not be any further reservation in 13% vacancies allotted to ESM in Punjab. He agreed to this point.

ESM qualified in teaching in Army and other equivalent Army qualification must be considered for granting jobs in Punjab.He asked for more details.

Minimum wages for Punjab for Security Guards must be enhanced close to rates in Haryana and Chandigarh. He agreed.

We must take up case with centre to review recruitment in Punjab as per RMP. Punjab is always at disadvantage.He agreed to take up case with centre.

We also requested him to ensure Mohali Sainink welfare building comes up at the earliest so that CSD canteen and ECHS can be shifted there.He asked Secy Defence Welfare for more details.

CM also asked us to come forward to suggest more improvements in welfare of ESM.We plan another meeting with him soon.All ESM from Punjab are requested to forward points.
5. We have been informed by Colonel Rajan The Tiger of Karnataka that Karnatka Assembly is likely to pass such resolution when they meet next.HP is also inclined to pass it soon. Please approach all Politicians to request them to do so.We will soon send you common Draft letter being sent to Punjab MP's which can be replicated for MP's of other States also.
6. Tomorrow first thing I will send draft DO to CM.
Regards,
Veteran Nawab
Coordinator