The Union defence minister Sanjay Seth in a reply to Trinamul Congress MP Sagarika Ghose in Rajya Sabha today gave information on pension for the defence employees in West Bengal.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a meeting with the Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission, Andrius Kubilius, here today. The discussions focused on enhancing India-European Union (EU) bilateral defence and security cooperation, with a special emphasis on maritime engagements and information sharing in the Indo-Pacific region.
Seth emphasised the importance of a credible defence force supported by a robust industrial base, which has become crucial in today’s world.
The minister of state for defence stressed on enhanced defence ties in a series of meetings with the representatives of other countries.
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.
He made these remarks during the Defence Estates Day function organized by the Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) here on Monday.
During the inspection, the minister lauded the efforts of NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and officials involved in organising the event.
Minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth, emphasized the critical role played by the Eastern Command in safeguarding the nation's borders and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
He assured that the government will continue to support these initiatives.
