ASSAM RIFLES LAUNCHES SECOND OUTREACH DRIVE CAMPAIGN FOR ITS EX-SERVICEMEN IN WEST BENGAL.

Kurseong : Assam Rifles India’s oldest and highest decorated paramilitary force has launched a comprehensive Outreach Drive Campaign for its exservicemen across various locations in West Bengal from 23 June to 27 June 2025. The campaign is being conducted in Kurseong, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Salugara, with the aim of addressing concerns and grievances of  ex-Servicemen, fostering trust and creating greater awareness about the new schemes and facilities launched by Assam Rifles. The medical team including a doctor is also accompanying the outreach team, to distribute medicines and provide basic medical care to the Ex-Servicemen and their dependants.

This initiative seeks to engage with the Veterans, Veer Naris, Gallantry Awardees and their dependents through interactive sessions, pension related issues, grievance, medical camps and various grants through ARESA (Assam Rifles Ex-servicemen Association ). 

On day one of the programme at Kurseong, the team resolved nearly 100 grievances and ensured registering of exservicemen on Sampark setu application made for the purpose of resolving grievances and staying in touch with the Veterans. 

Eaelier a similar drive was launched for Remote areas of Uttarakhand like Begeshwar, Devalthal, Gairsain and khatima wherein more than 400 grievances were resolved.

The Outreach Drive is aligned with Assam Rifles’ enduring commitment to its motto, “Our Veteran, Our Pride,” by extending its goodwill and public engagement efforts beyond the region, into the broader national fold.

Officers from ARESA including Clerical and Medical Staff are participating in the event, making it a collaborative and impactful.