Expressing his gratitude to the brave women and men who dedicated their lives to safeguard the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day, described veterans as ''heroes and enduring symbols of patriotism.''
Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, affirmed in the Lok Sabha today that the government is providing adequate pensions to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, which undergoes revision every five years.
In a thread post on X, Prime Minister Modi said: "On this day, #OneRankOnePension (OROP) was implemented. This was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government's commitment to honouring India's armed forces
Earlier, PM Modi, in a letter to the citizens, termed the day as a 'golden chapter' in the history of Indian democracy while pointing out that it was after several decades that the people of the country voted back a full term government with a full majority.
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