Panaji: Modified Scooter Presented to Handicapped Former Serviceman


Panaji, May 7: Secretary of department of Sainik Welfare Maj Venugopal Nair handed over a modified scooter to disabled ex-servicemen Nk Umakant Naik on Thursday May 5.

Nk Umakant Naik was serving as Motor Transport (MT) driver in the Army Service Corps (ASC), Indian Army from 1963 to 1997.  He developed medical problem on his right leg and subsequently it was
amputated.

These scooters have been provided by the Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence Maj Nair said that one more handicapped ex-Serviceman has applied for the scheme of  Modified scooter and his case is being processed. The State Government he said has also a scheme of providing Rs 2,000 per month for physically handicapped ex-servicemen after retirement.

Maj Nair said that the Department of Sainik Welfare remain at the forefront in extending help to the ex-servicemen. He said the modified scooters provided to the disabled ex-servicemen are a part of series
of the welfare measures to extend succor to the former army personnel and their families. He said the Union Government from time to time formulates welfare schemes for ex-servicemen with provisions
scholarship and financial assistance to the wards and widows of army personnel.

  

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  • Sajjan Singh, Najafgarh, New Delhi-43

    Wed, Oct 24 2012

    I was retire from Indian Navy on 28th February 1999.I met with railway accident on 16th January 2011 and my both legs were amputated below knees joint and I got 80% disability. I applied for the scheme of Modified scooter through CRSO Navy North on 15th December 2011 but till now i have not received any response from any one authorities. Whenever I am asking to Captain Chaudhary Sir in CRSO Navy North office getting the answer that it is not easy to get Modified Scooter from KSB.Procedure will take place for more than two years.I am facing critical financial problem at my end and my wife is also suffering from Thyroid cancer since 2005. Please help me on priority. Best Regards,

    Sajjan Singh, Ex-Petty Officer (UW-1), No-160790-H, 0987316678 (Mobile)

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