UP News: The state government has taken another step towards providing better facilities to the ex-servicemen, brave women and their families of Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the District Sainik Welfare and Rehabilitation Offices and residential facilities built in eight districts at the ex-servicemen reunion ceremony held in Meerut. A total of Rs 27.50 crore has been spent on the construction of these buildings. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released a special book named 'Shaurya Gatha', which contains stories of bravery and sacrifice of the brave soldiers of Uttar Pradesh.
Eight districts got the gift of Sainik Kalyan buildings
The eight districts where new buildings were inaugurated by the Chief Minister include Auraiya, Amethi, Gorakhpur, Chandauli, Shamli, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar and Sonbhadra. With the opening of these offices and rest houses, ex-servicemen, brave women and their families will be able to get necessary facilities in their own district. They will have less trouble in going to distant districts or other cities for work related to soldier welfare.
It was told in the program that out of total 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh, facilities of District Sainik Welfare and Rehabilitation Offices are available in 64 districts. Of the 24 offices established after independence, 12 were created after 2017. The construction of new buildings will help in providing local level support and better facilities to the soldiers and their families.
Stories of brave soldiers recorded in 'Shaurya Gatha'
A major attraction of the function was the release of the book 'Shaurya Gatha'. In this book, the courage, bravery and dedication towards the country of the brave sons of Uttar Pradesh in the Indian Armed Forces have been compiled. It also includes information about different military operations along with proud stories of soldiers who have received gallantry medals.
In the book, the stories of brave soldiers of Uttar Pradesh awarded with seven Ashok Chakras, 30 Kirti Chakras and 133 Shaurya Chakras have been given place. Its main objective is to introduce the new generation to the sacrifice, courage and patriotism of the brave soldiers who dedicated their lives for the country.
Brave women and ex-servicemen honored
In the ceremony, special respect was given to the families of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. During this, brave women Mrs. Archi Singh, Mrs. Usha Sharma, Mrs. Abrisha Khatoon, Mrs. Vimlesh Devi, Mrs. Mala, Mrs. Meenu, Mrs. Parvita Devi, Mrs. Seema Walia, Mrs. Santosh Kumari, Mrs. Geeta Devi, Mrs. Sangeeta Devi, Mrs. Neetu Saini and Mrs. Suman Devi were honored.
Along with this, former soldier Lance Naik Priyapal Singh and Rifleman Harbir Singh were also honoured. The event became an opportunity to express respect and gratitude to the soldiers and their families who have contributed to the defense of the country. The inauguration of the new buildings and the release of the 'Shaurya Gatha' is significant as an effort to honor the soldiers and pass on their bravery to future generations.