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Indian Army launches Veterans Outreach App to reach out to veterans
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The Indian Army has launched a "Veterans Outreach App" in a bid to reach out to its ex-servicemen. The app was launched by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dalbir Singh Suhag. It is dedicated to Army Veterans and Veer Naris.
Key Facts
The app was designed by the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV), which also runs a web portal specifically meant for veterans and Veer Naris It has specific features like “Ask a question” and “Locator Services” for locating Ex-Serviceman Cells, ECHS Polyclinics, Station Canteens and Sainik Aram Garhs all across the country. The app also facilitates route guidance on a google map to any chosen service facility. To enable veteran to check their pension entitlements, the app provides link to a “Pension Calculator” on the PCDA (P) web site called ‘Suvigyai’. It also facilitates “Findings Coursemates” from amongst veterans who are registered on the Indian Army Veterans Portal.
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