DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE LOOKS IN TO THE WELFARE OF DISABLED WAR HEROES
4:57pm on Wednesday 18th December 2024
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), presided over a meeting to address the issues related to the benefits and concessions of disabled veterans at the Disaster Management Centre on 11 December 2024.
Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) also joined the Deputy Minister of Defence at the discussion. Additional Secretary - Defence, Chairman of the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) and senior tri-forces officers were also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, Deputy Minister instructed to appoint a dedicated board to implement a sound mechanism for addressing the issues concerned. The Additional Secretary - Defence was designated as the Chairman of this newly formed board, which will also include the Chairman of the RSA, relevant tri-forces directors and other key officials.
The importance of properly identifying categories of disabled veterans was emphasized during the discussions. The board was tasked with providing immediate solutions for the veterans under these categories.
The initiative underscored the government’s commitment to ensure the welfare of disabled veterans and address their needs effectively through a structured and collaborative approach.
Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) also joined the Deputy Minister of Defence at the discussion. Additional Secretary - Defence, Chairman of the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) and senior tri-forces officers were also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, Deputy Minister instructed to appoint a dedicated board to implement a sound mechanism for addressing the issues concerned. The Additional Secretary - Defence was designated as the Chairman of this newly formed board, which will also include the Chairman of the RSA, relevant tri-forces directors and other key officials.
The importance of properly identifying categories of disabled veterans was emphasized during the discussions. The board was tasked with providing immediate solutions for the veterans under these categories.
The initiative underscored the government’s commitment to ensure the welfare of disabled veterans and address their needs effectively through a structured and collaborative approach.
