Ministry of defence veterans pension: The Ministry of Defence has signed a new agreement with the Quality Council of India (QCI). This step will bring better services in pension, healthcare, resettlement and welfare for more than 63 lakh veterans and their family members. Officials shared this news on Wednesday.
The agreement happened on Tuesday between the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), which works under the defence ministry, and the QCI. The deal will help make services for veterans and their dependents stronger and smoother. The ministry said this move also shows again their promise towards “quality in service – dignity for veterans”.
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Focus on healthcare and jobs
This partnership is not only about pension and welfare but also about healthcare and jobs. It will make healthcare services better for ex-servicemen and open more doors for re-employment and even entrepreneurship. The initiative will also give strength to the system of state and district Sainik Boards, which already work for veterans and their families.
The ministry explained that “under the MoU, the QCI will support the DESW in digital evaluations, impact assessments, and evidence-based policy recommendations, while the DESW will facilitate data access and stakeholder coordination with the state governments, Zila Sainik Boards, Armed Forces Headquarters, and empanelled hospitals.”
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Use of techn for Better service
At the signing ceremony, DESW Secretary Niten Chandra spoke about the importance of using new technology to reach people faster. He said digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and even social media can play a big role in helping veterans and their dependents.
He explained that this collaboration with the QCI is not just about promises but also about improving the systems step by step. He highlighted that the collaboration with the QCI would help in system optimisation, strength monitoring, besides ensuring evidence-based improvements across schemes.
