From: CoreGpIESM@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CoreGpIESM@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ashok Kumar
Sent: 15 January 2010 23:36
To: CoreGpIESM@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CoreGpIESM] MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Dear Friends,
This is Col Kumar...I attended the Vijay Diwas at Bangalore with my wife, and from then on began to enroll members into IESM in full swing. As a VCO's daughter (veteran from the II WW) she too enthusiastically participated in the drive. Together we have enrolled around 200 members within this short period of twenty days, (still going on strong) and I am very sure that an impetus has been the lowered fees. More forms have been handed out and we are awaiting their return and are on the follow up.
This reduced fees initiated by Col Rajan has been truly effective in creating a picture that we are keen on increased membership for strength and solidarity and not just finances of the org alone. Secondly, word is going around that the fees have been reduced...and it would take sometime to register this and create a reaction...we do not want to dissappoint those who came to hear of this 'late' by feeling that they have sort of 'missed the bus'. I am now beginning to get calls from interior districts too, asking about where to get the form to register, etc.
As some of us opine, perhaps delinking the move to increase the number of members from fund-raising drive could really be very meaningful.
I request that the lowered fees remain so at least until we have achieved our target of having suffcient number of new members enrolled and the difference registered as "before" and "after".
With warm regards and a keen interest in the task ahead,
Col N A Kumar
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
A Case for Increasing the Pension of Majors and Equivalents...Views Pls by Col Raman
From: ramantn sarma
Sent: 12 January 2010 06:27
To: REPORT MY SIGNAL (CS Kamboj); TRUNCATED
Subject: [CoreGpIESM] Fw: A Case for Increasing the Pension of Majors and Equivalents.
Dear Veterans,
As stated earlier by me, Brig NBS, has put up a Draft S of C (Statement of Case), which I request all the ESM Associations to kindly go through, amend or improve as deemed fit by them.
Certain corrections & suggestions are also given below:
Under Para Added Problems by 6 CPC, please amend the figure to 25,700, from 26,700.
Emphasise more on the fact that the Pension of Veteran Majors of pre 2006, would be a reducing burden on the Exchequer, since this category would become nil in the near future.
While projecting the case, kindly quote the exact amounts of Pension, of the Sub Maj & Hony Capts vis a vis the Majors.
Future Course of Action.
With all humility, at the outset I would clarify that these are my submissions. Kindly do not interpret in any other form than that of sincere effort from our side, which includes Brig NBS & Col N Viswanathan.
This S of C covers basically the Army. The Navy & Air force may elaborate to include their own equivalent ranks. Better still will be to prepare a separate S of C to project their own similar case. Then take up a joint representation as it was done in the case of OROP. The joint leadership of Lt Gen Raj Kadyan (IESM), Brig RS Gulia (IESL) & the heads of Navy Foundation & Air Force Association may consider the representation to the Govt.
Lt Gen SK Bahri may again use his good offices to coordinate the effort. There might have been some differences of opinion in the case of OROP. But the case of Majors is uncomplicated & there can be no two views in the minds of the Veterans. We have to fight their case for the simple reason that every one us who retired prior to 6 th CPC, would have held that rank for at the least 8 to 13 years, before becoming Lt Col ( including the Acting Rank of Major).
It is also time for the Majors & equis from the other two Services to get together, on the lines of Maj Gens, & be prepared to take up the legal course in case the efforts mentioned above do not yield result.
If a joint representation made to cover only the issue of Pre 2006 retiree Majors, without involving any other issue, the chances of success are more. We may expect the PM to announce a favourable award from the ramparts of Red Fort on the 15 Aug 2010. Incidentally, the Majors may also set their target date as 15 Aug 2010 to take a final decision on the legal course of action. This would also give them adequate time to do their ground work.
I request that the Veterans who are in contact with the Navy Foundation & Air Force Association to kindly fwd this mail to them.
Regards & Best Wishes,
Col (Retd) TN Raman
(Veteran Raman)
--- On Mon, 11/1/10, Brig Subramanian wrote:
From: Brig Subramanian
Subject: A Case for Increasing the Pension of Majors and Equivalents.
To: "Col Raman T N.", "Col Viswanathan N" , "Col A Krishnaswami"
Date: Monday, 11 January, 2010, 8:10 AM
A Statement of Justification for Increasing the Pension of pre - 2006 Majors / Lcdrs / Sqn Ldrs.
The retired Majors / equivalents ( Herein after referred to as Majors,for brevity )as a group have been receiving a raw deal wrt their pension entitlements over the years, due to certain reasons, beyond their control. This can be seen from succeeding paragraphs.
Limited Promotion Avenues.
Before Cadre review, Lt Col was a prime selection grade rank. The COs of Bns, Regts, and of other major support units were Lt Cols, selected from the base of Majors. At different time periods and in different Arms and Services, just about one out of six to eight Majors ( 1 : 6 to 1 : 8 ) were promoted as Lt Cols, by trying to select the best out of the base of good Majors.
Bulk of otherwise good Majors, fit and competent, had to retire early as Majors only. The rejection rate was very high.
Lack of Vacancies.
At that time, there were just a handful posts of Colonels ; like the Centre Comdts,some staff posts etc., The Lt Cols were directly considered for promotion as Brigs. Here again, the selection was very limited.The left over Lt Cols continued to hold their vacancies in that rank. This had a cascading effect on the already non-selected Majors, closing the door for nearly all of them. These Majors suffered since then ; and continue to suffer till now,with low pension.
Early Retirement.
In Armed Forces, age of retirement is linked to the rank held by the officer. Higher the rank, later the date of retirement. The Majors were retired by the Govt very early in life at 48 yrs ( later raised to 50 yrs ), because of which most could not complete 33 years of service for full pension,even with the weightage. Therefore,their pension was reduced to a calculated fraction of an already low pension. That was the age at which their family commitments and liabilities in terms of education and marriage of wards was very high.
Was the Early Retirement Voluntary on Own Request ?
The obvious answer is NO. They have not sought voluntary retirement ( save exceptions ). To keep the officer profile young and to reduce the strength of superseded officers in units, it was the Govt's policy to release the Majors at 48 / 50 yrs, with a nominal pension.
Problems in Reaching the grade of Lt Col ( T S )
The qualifying service required for Lt Col ( T S ) was more than 25 years ; and the Majors were retired early at 48 / 50 years. Most of them could not complete the Q S required for earning the rank of Lt Col ( T S ).
The Officers commissioned from the ranks of NCOs - JCOs, suffered the worst. They naturally got their commission late, which left them little time to aspire for higher ranks. Most of them retired as Majors at 48 /50 years,on low pension.
Loss of Life Time Earning.
The Civ counterparts serve upto 58 years of age, about ten years more than the Majors. Because of early retirement, the Majors lose several lakh rupees in terms of P & A for ten years of truncated service ; as they would have been at the upper half of pay scale, when retired.
This huge loss, which is applicable to Armed Forces and NOT to Civ ( Majors, in the case under discussion ) is totally missed by the pay commission and the Govt, while working out common pay scales for civ and soldiers.
Recent Problems.
The recent policy changes in career profile and pension revision have added a new dimension to the already besieged Majors as follows.
Effect of Post 2004 Parity on Majors
Before 2004, a commissioned Officer required 13 years of service and passing of promotion exams, to earn the rank of Majors ; whereas, after 2004, with exactly the same QRs, the officers become Lt Cols. Thus,the erstwhile Majors, for all practical purposes should be treated equal to post 2004 Lt Cols, at least for pension parity; but in reality, the Majors get a pittance of pension, comparable NOT to the Lt Cols,as should be ; but to Hony Capts. There is a strong case to increase the pension of existing Majors on pension strength.
Added problems by 6th CPC.
The 6th CPC has caused a lot more harm to Majors on Pension than the 5th CPC. Please see these comparative figures given below regarding the pension of Lt Cols vis - a -vis Majors. ( in Rs per month )
CPC Lt Col Major Difference
5th 7,550 6,400 1,150
6th 25,700 14,100 12,600
The 6th CPC / Govt have widened the gap in pension between Majors and Lt Cols, by a large margin.
These Pensioned out senior Majors have silently suffered so much already. They have been again given the short shrift by both the 6th CPC and the Govt. They had little promotional avenues ; had to retire early ; lost huge sums by way of reduced life time earning ( as compared to Civ counter parts ) and got truncated pension due to early release and are now paid Rs 12,600 per month less pension than their equivalent Lt Col ( T S ). This is gross injustice.
Comparison with Lt Col (TS)
The job profiles of Lt col ( T S ) and Major are very much the same. In fact, Lt Col ( T S ) are posted against the vacancies tenable by Majors. But, a Lt Col ( T S ) earns a pension of Rs 26,700 while a Maj gets only Rs14,100 ; that is, Rs12,600 less than the time scale Lt Col. please compare this wide gap to the narrow difference in pension of Cols over Lt Cols ( Rs 350 only ) ; Brigs over Cols ( Rs 100 only )
D A Depressed on real terms of Money.
Since D A is calculated as a % of pension, their D A will also be less by Rs 12,600 x 27 % = Rs 3,400.( Proportionally, there will be more loss with every increase in D A / D P ) The real loss in terms of hard cash is Rs 12,600 + Rs 3,400 = Rs 16,000 per month.This is a huge recurring, cumulative loss every month to them.
Hony Capts / Sub Majs ( JCOs ) Drawing more than Majors.
The low pension of Majors has reached such abysmal levels that some Hony Capts / Sub Majs are drawing more pension that Majors. We can quote examples. At Chennai, a Lt Cdr. draws Rs 14,100 as pension, while a Sub Maj ,his neighbour, is drawing Rs16,000.
We are happy that the Hony Capts and Sub Majs get a reasonable pension. Our case is certainly not that their pension should be reviewed. The Majors,who commanded there senior PBOR, are getting less pension than them. Our request is that the pension of Majs, needs to be honourably stepped up.
The Importance of Majors in Forces.
Since we are discussing the pension problem of senior Majors, there is need to refresh their valuable contribution to Armed Forces, to get a correct prespective.
Before cadre review, the officers earned the substantive rank of Maj / equivalent after 13 years of qualifying service. By then, they had done all basic professional courses and had passed the promotion exams.With their seniority, they were the real working hands and work horses of the forces.
a ) Majs were ' Field Officers ' with lot of responsibility on them.
b ) Majs had lead their men as OCs of companies / Batteries / units in war ; and trained them in peace, under the COs directions. So did the Sqn Ldrs and Lt Cdrs with their command of Sqns and designated ships respectively.
c ) The casuality rate is always high in case of young officers, during their first 20 years of service, Lt / Capt / Majors.
d ) Military Administration , both routine ( commanding men, unit discipline, pay rolls, Koth, morale, ration, unit accounts, health of men, fire drills etc., ) and non -routine ( Cs of I, S of E, Bds of Offrs, garrison duties, ceremonials etc., ) rested mainly on the shoulders of Majors.
e ) Training of Capts and Subelterns was under the watchful eyes of the Majors.
These king pins of the armed forces should not be humiliated with very low pension, in their twilight years. Their contribution to the professionism of Army,Navy and Air Force should be well recognised.
Discussion on Possible Relief Options.
Shifting Majors/ Equivalents to PB - 4.
The most important factor in this suggestion is that it is first applicable to serving officers ; and then to the pensioners. It means that serving officers with 6 years service ( Current Majors ) will enter the PB-4 scale of 37,400 - 67,000. ( Even lesser service in case of AMC / ADC / RVC and other officers with antedate commission. )
A very large number of civ officers ( including Def civs ) of S-21, S-22, S-23 categories are on P B -3 scale of 15,600 - 39,000 with Gde Pay of Rs 7,600.They get a lesser pension of Rs 11,600 only. ( No MSP element ). If the Majors are moved to P B-4, however genuine our case may be, the civ will bring heavy pressure on Govt through their Unions and JCM to shift them also to P B -4. The Govt is not going to miss on this point. The Govt is not likely to accept this proposal.
It may be recalled that 6th CPC and Govt initially placed Lt Cols also on PB - 3 only. It was quite a task for the service chiefs to move the Lt Cols to P B-4. A fresh initiative to move Majs also to P B- 4, leaving only a small number of retd Capt and Lt pensioners in P B - 3 may not find favour with the Service HQ.
It is for consideration, if this proposal is worth persuing against such heavy odds.
Creating a New Pay Scale between P B - 3 and P B - 4 ( as PB-3 A or PB-4 Minus )
Another suggestion in circulation is creating an intermediate pay scale between P B - 3 and P B - 4 ( variously named as PB - 3 A or P B - 4 minus ) to bridge the huge gap between Majs and Lt Cols. Again, such a scale shall be first applicable to serving Majors with 6 yrs service onwards. No scale can be created to accommodate only pensioners. Since 6th CPC followed by Govt orders are combinedly applicable to military and a hoard of Civ officers, the Govt will have to adjust a large number of civs as well in the new scale. This suggestion is not likely to find favour.
To Fix the Majors' Pension at Maximum of P B -3 Scale.( 15,600 - 39,100 )
One of the proposals mooted is to grant exception to pre - 2006 Majors and base their pension at the highest level of Rs 39,100 instead of 15,600.
The Govt, in their implementaion orders on 6th CPC, have given partial parity to pre 2006 pensioners, by fixing Capts / Majors pension at the threshold of P B - 3 pay scale at Rs 15,600. Same is the case with pensioners on PB-4 scale.
A similar proposal was forwarded to Govt for all Military officers (under both P B-3 and PB-4 ), to which the Govt has not agreed. The recurring financial effect will be enormous.
An important point is that all Majs might not have reached the maximum of the pay scale and would have retired en route, at some stage of the scale. If maximum of scale principle for pension is adopted, many will get unearned higher pension of unreached levels, which lacks financial sanctity. This will not find favour with the govt or courts, for obvious reasons.
It is another matter that, if exception is granted to pre 2006 Majors only, there will be clamour from other civ and mil officers, to make the exception a rule for all, with their own justifications.
Bringing the pre 2006 Majors on par with pre 2006 Lt Col ( T S ) for pension purposes.
. Lt Col ( T S ) are posted against Major's vacancies. Both ranks are functionally the same. After Cadre review, most Majors had the advantage of extended retirement age on one hand and the shortened length of service reqd to become Lt Col ( T S ) on the other hand ; both of which were not available to erstwhile Majors, who retired at 48 / 50 yrs of age. Hence, there is good justification to equate Majs with Lt Col ( T S ) for pension purposes.
This proposal involves only adjustments with in military ranks ; so, the civs can have no say in it. The Civ associations / unions / JCMs can not intervene. The Govt can not take cover to scuttle the proposals citing possible demands on civ side.
Therefore, this proposal can be vigourously persued on sound logic.
Application of 20 years service for full pension.
In the cases filed in Supreme Court, after favourable judgement in Nakra's case, it is true that the Supreme Court did not allow OROP ; but they have laid down unambiguously that any new principle applied to one set of pensioners will be applicable ex post facto to all previous pensioners also, with out any cut off date. Now, applicability of 20 years Q S for full pension ( with out fractionalisation ) is one new principle applied to post 6th CPC pensioners ; there is no legal bar as to why it can not be applied equally to all old pensioners - Majors and equivalents in this particular case.
This will be another good option to persue.
Recommended Final Course of Action.
Having considered all the above options on merits of each, it is suggested that the case be persued on following lines.
a )Clubbing pre 2006 Majors / Equivalents with pre 2006 Lt Cols ( T S ), notionally for pension purposes.
b ) Applicability of 20 years service for full pension.
Both the above suggestions are winnable propositions. They,duly combined, can give substantial relief to Majors / Equivalents.
Financial Effect.
The number of Majors drawing pension is limited. A figure of 500 is often mentioned ; it may not exceed 1,000 and in any case, will gradually diminish to nil in coming years,since the current crop of serving officers will become Lt Cols in 13 years.
Therefore, doing belated justice to existing Majors by adopting the above recommendations will hardly cause even a scratch on Govt's finances, leave alone a dent. The annual additional pension burden is expected to be as low as 15 crores only. ( For 1,000 Majors x Rs 12,600 per month x 12 months = Hardly 15 Crores. )
Presonal Note
I take this opportunity to thank my unknown friends, Maj Bhupal Singh, Maj S Lakshmanan, Maj Ravi Gujral, Lcdr R E Balasubramanian, Maj S K Jain, Maj Ravindran, Vet Ved Sachar, Maj C N Anand and collegues Col T N Raman and Col N Viswanathan, for their ideas and suggestions.
About Navy and Air Force, I plead ignorance of ground data at working levels for Sqn Ldrs and Lcdrs. May I request the Navy and Air Force officers to embellish this paper with their intimate knowledge.
Warm Regards,
NBS.
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Sent: 12 January 2010 06:27
To: REPORT MY SIGNAL (CS Kamboj); TRUNCATED
Subject: [CoreGpIESM] Fw: A Case for Increasing the Pension of Majors and Equivalents.
Dear Veterans,
As stated earlier by me, Brig NBS, has put up a Draft S of C (Statement of Case), which I request all the ESM Associations to kindly go through, amend or improve as deemed fit by them.
Certain corrections & suggestions are also given below:
Under Para Added Problems by 6 CPC, please amend the figure to 25,700, from 26,700.
Emphasise more on the fact that the Pension of Veteran Majors of pre 2006, would be a reducing burden on the Exchequer, since this category would become nil in the near future.
While projecting the case, kindly quote the exact amounts of Pension, of the Sub Maj & Hony Capts vis a vis the Majors.
Future Course of Action.
With all humility, at the outset I would clarify that these are my submissions. Kindly do not interpret in any other form than that of sincere effort from our side, which includes Brig NBS & Col N Viswanathan.
This S of C covers basically the Army. The Navy & Air force may elaborate to include their own equivalent ranks. Better still will be to prepare a separate S of C to project their own similar case. Then take up a joint representation as it was done in the case of OROP. The joint leadership of Lt Gen Raj Kadyan (IESM), Brig RS Gulia (IESL) & the heads of Navy Foundation & Air Force Association may consider the representation to the Govt.
Lt Gen SK Bahri may again use his good offices to coordinate the effort. There might have been some differences of opinion in the case of OROP. But the case of Majors is uncomplicated & there can be no two views in the minds of the Veterans. We have to fight their case for the simple reason that every one us who retired prior to 6 th CPC, would have held that rank for at the least 8 to 13 years, before becoming Lt Col ( including the Acting Rank of Major).
It is also time for the Majors & equis from the other two Services to get together, on the lines of Maj Gens, & be prepared to take up the legal course in case the efforts mentioned above do not yield result.
If a joint representation made to cover only the issue of Pre 2006 retiree Majors, without involving any other issue, the chances of success are more. We may expect the PM to announce a favourable award from the ramparts of Red Fort on the 15 Aug 2010. Incidentally, the Majors may also set their target date as 15 Aug 2010 to take a final decision on the legal course of action. This would also give them adequate time to do their ground work.
I request that the Veterans who are in contact with the Navy Foundation & Air Force Association to kindly fwd this mail to them.
Regards & Best Wishes,
Col (Retd) TN Raman
(Veteran Raman)
--- On Mon, 11/1/10, Brig Subramanian
From: Brig Subramanian
Subject: A Case for Increasing the Pension of Majors and Equivalents.
To: "Col Raman T N."
Date: Monday, 11 January, 2010, 8:10 AM
A Statement of Justification for Increasing the Pension of pre - 2006 Majors / Lcdrs / Sqn Ldrs.
The retired Majors / equivalents ( Herein after referred to as Majors,for brevity )as a group have been receiving a raw deal wrt their pension entitlements over the years, due to certain reasons, beyond their control. This can be seen from succeeding paragraphs.
Limited Promotion Avenues.
Before Cadre review, Lt Col was a prime selection grade rank. The COs of Bns, Regts, and of other major support units were Lt Cols, selected from the base of Majors. At different time periods and in different Arms and Services, just about one out of six to eight Majors ( 1 : 6 to 1 : 8 ) were promoted as Lt Cols, by trying to select the best out of the base of good Majors.
Bulk of otherwise good Majors, fit and competent, had to retire early as Majors only. The rejection rate was very high.
Lack of Vacancies.
At that time, there were just a handful posts of Colonels ; like the Centre Comdts,some staff posts etc., The Lt Cols were directly considered for promotion as Brigs. Here again, the selection was very limited.The left over Lt Cols continued to hold their vacancies in that rank. This had a cascading effect on the already non-selected Majors, closing the door for nearly all of them. These Majors suffered since then ; and continue to suffer till now,with low pension.
Early Retirement.
In Armed Forces, age of retirement is linked to the rank held by the officer. Higher the rank, later the date of retirement. The Majors were retired by the Govt very early in life at 48 yrs ( later raised to 50 yrs ), because of which most could not complete 33 years of service for full pension,even with the weightage. Therefore,their pension was reduced to a calculated fraction of an already low pension. That was the age at which their family commitments and liabilities in terms of education and marriage of wards was very high.
Was the Early Retirement Voluntary on Own Request ?
The obvious answer is NO. They have not sought voluntary retirement ( save exceptions ). To keep the officer profile young and to reduce the strength of superseded officers in units, it was the Govt's policy to release the Majors at 48 / 50 yrs, with a nominal pension.
Problems in Reaching the grade of Lt Col ( T S )
The qualifying service required for Lt Col ( T S ) was more than 25 years ; and the Majors were retired early at 48 / 50 years. Most of them could not complete the Q S required for earning the rank of Lt Col ( T S ).
The Officers commissioned from the ranks of NCOs - JCOs, suffered the worst. They naturally got their commission late, which left them little time to aspire for higher ranks. Most of them retired as Majors at 48 /50 years,on low pension.
Loss of Life Time Earning.
The Civ counterparts serve upto 58 years of age, about ten years more than the Majors. Because of early retirement, the Majors lose several lakh rupees in terms of P & A for ten years of truncated service ; as they would have been at the upper half of pay scale, when retired.
This huge loss, which is applicable to Armed Forces and NOT to Civ ( Majors, in the case under discussion ) is totally missed by the pay commission and the Govt, while working out common pay scales for civ and soldiers.
Recent Problems.
The recent policy changes in career profile and pension revision have added a new dimension to the already besieged Majors as follows.
Effect of Post 2004 Parity on Majors
Before 2004, a commissioned Officer required 13 years of service and passing of promotion exams, to earn the rank of Majors ; whereas, after 2004, with exactly the same QRs, the officers become Lt Cols. Thus,the erstwhile Majors, for all practical purposes should be treated equal to post 2004 Lt Cols, at least for pension parity; but in reality, the Majors get a pittance of pension, comparable NOT to the Lt Cols,as should be ; but to Hony Capts. There is a strong case to increase the pension of existing Majors on pension strength.
Added problems by 6th CPC.
The 6th CPC has caused a lot more harm to Majors on Pension than the 5th CPC. Please see these comparative figures given below regarding the pension of Lt Cols vis - a -vis Majors. ( in Rs per month )
CPC Lt Col Major Difference
5th 7,550 6,400 1,150
6th 25,700 14,100 12,600
The 6th CPC / Govt have widened the gap in pension between Majors and Lt Cols, by a large margin.
These Pensioned out senior Majors have silently suffered so much already. They have been again given the short shrift by both the 6th CPC and the Govt. They had little promotional avenues ; had to retire early ; lost huge sums by way of reduced life time earning ( as compared to Civ counter parts ) and got truncated pension due to early release and are now paid Rs 12,600 per month less pension than their equivalent Lt Col ( T S ). This is gross injustice.
Comparison with Lt Col (TS)
The job profiles of Lt col ( T S ) and Major are very much the same. In fact, Lt Col ( T S ) are posted against the vacancies tenable by Majors. But, a Lt Col ( T S ) earns a pension of Rs 26,700 while a Maj gets only Rs14,100 ; that is, Rs12,600 less than the time scale Lt Col. please compare this wide gap to the narrow difference in pension of Cols over Lt Cols ( Rs 350 only ) ; Brigs over Cols ( Rs 100 only )
D A Depressed on real terms of Money.
Since D A is calculated as a % of pension, their D A will also be less by Rs 12,600 x 27 % = Rs 3,400.( Proportionally, there will be more loss with every increase in D A / D P ) The real loss in terms of hard cash is Rs 12,600 + Rs 3,400 = Rs 16,000 per month.This is a huge recurring, cumulative loss every month to them.
Hony Capts / Sub Majs ( JCOs ) Drawing more than Majors.
The low pension of Majors has reached such abysmal levels that some Hony Capts / Sub Majs are drawing more pension that Majors. We can quote examples. At Chennai, a Lt Cdr. draws Rs 14,100 as pension, while a Sub Maj ,his neighbour, is drawing Rs16,000.
We are happy that the Hony Capts and Sub Majs get a reasonable pension. Our case is certainly not that their pension should be reviewed. The Majors,who commanded there senior PBOR, are getting less pension than them. Our request is that the pension of Majs, needs to be honourably stepped up.
The Importance of Majors in Forces.
Since we are discussing the pension problem of senior Majors, there is need to refresh their valuable contribution to Armed Forces, to get a correct prespective.
Before cadre review, the officers earned the substantive rank of Maj / equivalent after 13 years of qualifying service. By then, they had done all basic professional courses and had passed the promotion exams.With their seniority, they were the real working hands and work horses of the forces.
a ) Majs were ' Field Officers ' with lot of responsibility on them.
b ) Majs had lead their men as OCs of companies / Batteries / units in war ; and trained them in peace, under the COs directions. So did the Sqn Ldrs and Lt Cdrs with their command of Sqns and designated ships respectively.
c ) The casuality rate is always high in case of young officers, during their first 20 years of service, Lt / Capt / Majors.
d ) Military Administration , both routine ( commanding men, unit discipline, pay rolls, Koth, morale, ration, unit accounts, health of men, fire drills etc., ) and non -routine ( Cs of I, S of E, Bds of Offrs, garrison duties, ceremonials etc., ) rested mainly on the shoulders of Majors.
e ) Training of Capts and Subelterns was under the watchful eyes of the Majors.
These king pins of the armed forces should not be humiliated with very low pension, in their twilight years. Their contribution to the professionism of Army,Navy and Air Force should be well recognised.
Discussion on Possible Relief Options.
Shifting Majors/ Equivalents to PB - 4.
The most important factor in this suggestion is that it is first applicable to serving officers ; and then to the pensioners. It means that serving officers with 6 years service ( Current Majors ) will enter the PB-4 scale of 37,400 - 67,000. ( Even lesser service in case of AMC / ADC / RVC and other officers with antedate commission. )
A very large number of civ officers ( including Def civs ) of S-21, S-22, S-23 categories are on P B -3 scale of 15,600 - 39,000 with Gde Pay of Rs 7,600.They get a lesser pension of Rs 11,600 only. ( No MSP element ). If the Majors are moved to P B-4, however genuine our case may be, the civ will bring heavy pressure on Govt through their Unions and JCM to shift them also to P B -4. The Govt is not going to miss on this point. The Govt is not likely to accept this proposal.
It may be recalled that 6th CPC and Govt initially placed Lt Cols also on PB - 3 only. It was quite a task for the service chiefs to move the Lt Cols to P B-4. A fresh initiative to move Majs also to P B- 4, leaving only a small number of retd Capt and Lt pensioners in P B - 3 may not find favour with the Service HQ.
It is for consideration, if this proposal is worth persuing against such heavy odds.
Creating a New Pay Scale between P B - 3 and P B - 4 ( as PB-3 A or PB-4 Minus )
Another suggestion in circulation is creating an intermediate pay scale between P B - 3 and P B - 4 ( variously named as PB - 3 A or P B - 4 minus ) to bridge the huge gap between Majs and Lt Cols. Again, such a scale shall be first applicable to serving Majors with 6 yrs service onwards. No scale can be created to accommodate only pensioners. Since 6th CPC followed by Govt orders are combinedly applicable to military and a hoard of Civ officers, the Govt will have to adjust a large number of civs as well in the new scale. This suggestion is not likely to find favour.
To Fix the Majors' Pension at Maximum of P B -3 Scale.( 15,600 - 39,100 )
One of the proposals mooted is to grant exception to pre - 2006 Majors and base their pension at the highest level of Rs 39,100 instead of 15,600.
The Govt, in their implementaion orders on 6th CPC, have given partial parity to pre 2006 pensioners, by fixing Capts / Majors pension at the threshold of P B - 3 pay scale at Rs 15,600. Same is the case with pensioners on PB-4 scale.
A similar proposal was forwarded to Govt for all Military officers (under both P B-3 and PB-4 ), to which the Govt has not agreed. The recurring financial effect will be enormous.
An important point is that all Majs might not have reached the maximum of the pay scale and would have retired en route, at some stage of the scale. If maximum of scale principle for pension is adopted, many will get unearned higher pension of unreached levels, which lacks financial sanctity. This will not find favour with the govt or courts, for obvious reasons.
It is another matter that, if exception is granted to pre 2006 Majors only, there will be clamour from other civ and mil officers, to make the exception a rule for all, with their own justifications.
Bringing the pre 2006 Majors on par with pre 2006 Lt Col ( T S ) for pension purposes.
. Lt Col ( T S ) are posted against Major's vacancies. Both ranks are functionally the same. After Cadre review, most Majors had the advantage of extended retirement age on one hand and the shortened length of service reqd to become Lt Col ( T S ) on the other hand ; both of which were not available to erstwhile Majors, who retired at 48 / 50 yrs of age. Hence, there is good justification to equate Majs with Lt Col ( T S ) for pension purposes.
This proposal involves only adjustments with in military ranks ; so, the civs can have no say in it. The Civ associations / unions / JCMs can not intervene. The Govt can not take cover to scuttle the proposals citing possible demands on civ side.
Therefore, this proposal can be vigourously persued on sound logic.
Application of 20 years service for full pension.
In the cases filed in Supreme Court, after favourable judgement in Nakra's case, it is true that the Supreme Court did not allow OROP ; but they have laid down unambiguously that any new principle applied to one set of pensioners will be applicable ex post facto to all previous pensioners also, with out any cut off date. Now, applicability of 20 years Q S for full pension ( with out fractionalisation ) is one new principle applied to post 6th CPC pensioners ; there is no legal bar as to why it can not be applied equally to all old pensioners - Majors and equivalents in this particular case.
This will be another good option to persue.
Recommended Final Course of Action.
Having considered all the above options on merits of each, it is suggested that the case be persued on following lines.
a )Clubbing pre 2006 Majors / Equivalents with pre 2006 Lt Cols ( T S ), notionally for pension purposes.
b ) Applicability of 20 years service for full pension.
Both the above suggestions are winnable propositions. They,duly combined, can give substantial relief to Majors / Equivalents.
Financial Effect.
The number of Majors drawing pension is limited. A figure of 500 is often mentioned ; it may not exceed 1,000 and in any case, will gradually diminish to nil in coming years,since the current crop of serving officers will become Lt Cols in 13 years.
Therefore, doing belated justice to existing Majors by adopting the above recommendations will hardly cause even a scratch on Govt's finances, leave alone a dent. The annual additional pension burden is expected to be as low as 15 crores only. ( For 1,000 Majors x Rs 12,600 per month x 12 months = Hardly 15 Crores. )
Presonal Note
I take this opportunity to thank my unknown friends, Maj Bhupal Singh, Maj S Lakshmanan, Maj Ravi Gujral, Lcdr R E Balasubramanian, Maj S K Jain, Maj Ravindran, Vet Ved Sachar, Maj C N Anand and collegues Col T N Raman and Col N Viswanathan, for their ideas and suggestions.
About Navy and Air Force, I plead ignorance of ground data at working levels for Sqn Ldrs and Lcdrs. May I request the Navy and Air Force officers to embellish this paper with their intimate knowledge.
Warm Regards,
NBS.
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More IESM members by Hony Lt K Pandey
Dear and Respected Sir,
Under the new slashed membership fees the following are the 45 more IESM members who have joined our family.
1. Hony Capt Himant Singh
2. CFN Mehar Singh
3. Hav Daleep Singh
4. Sep Sardar Singh
5. DFR Kanahaiya Lal
6. L/DFR Jit Singh
7. Hav Raj Singh
8. Hav Ran Singh
9. Sowar Hari Singh
10. Sep Chhatar Singh
11. N/Sub Dayawanti Devi
12. Sep Tasviro Devi
13 DFR Jaswanti Devi
14 Nk C P Joy
15. Sgt Sudhakaran
16. Nk Jomy O C
17. Sgt Benng Verghese
18. Hav Babu George
19. Sgt Anil Kumar Sarswat
20. Nk Aphrem K P
21. Cpl Jose C Thomas A V Nagar
22. Cfn Aniyankunju
23. Nk Vijaya Kumar
24. Hav K T Joseph
25. JWO Shashi Rajan Mishra
26. Sub G D Chamola
27. JWO S R Mahato
28. Sub Rabindra Kumar
29. HFO R P Singh
30. H/Sub Maj Bhagawan singh
31. Sub P N Sharma
32. Sub Radhey Shyam Rajsthan
33. Sub Sunder Singh
34. POELP Sunita Devi
35. Nk Vishnu Singh
36. Nk Jaswant Singh
37. Hav Rohitash Singh Najaf Gharh
38. Nk Bomy Sebastiyan
39. Nk Raghubir Singh Shyamnagar
40. Hav JS Morya
41. Nk RA Pandey
42. Hav N J Tiwari
43. POA(AH) Balvender Singh
44. Hav S K Pandey
45 Sgt A K Pandey
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Kameshwar
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Kameshwar Pandey
Sub/Maj Hony. Lt. (Veteran)
230, Pocket-1,
DDA SFS Flats, Sector-1,
Dwarka, New Delhi - 110 075
Under the new slashed membership fees the following are the 45 more IESM members who have joined our family.
1. Hony Capt Himant Singh
2. CFN Mehar Singh
3. Hav Daleep Singh
4. Sep Sardar Singh
5. DFR Kanahaiya Lal
6. L/DFR Jit Singh
7. Hav Raj Singh
8. Hav Ran Singh
9. Sowar Hari Singh
10. Sep Chhatar Singh
11. N/Sub Dayawanti Devi
12. Sep Tasviro Devi
13 DFR Jaswanti Devi
14 Nk C P Joy
15. Sgt Sudhakaran
16. Nk Jomy O C
17. Sgt Benng Verghese
18. Hav Babu George
19. Sgt Anil Kumar Sarswat
20. Nk Aphrem K P
21. Cpl Jose C Thomas A V Nagar
22. Cfn Aniyankunju
23. Nk Vijaya Kumar
24. Hav K T Joseph
25. JWO Shashi Rajan Mishra
26. Sub G D Chamola
27. JWO S R Mahato
28. Sub Rabindra Kumar
29. HFO R P Singh
30. H/Sub Maj Bhagawan singh
31. Sub P N Sharma
32. Sub Radhey Shyam Rajsthan
33. Sub Sunder Singh
34. POELP Sunita Devi
35. Nk Vishnu Singh
36. Nk Jaswant Singh
37. Hav Rohitash Singh Najaf Gharh
38. Nk Bomy Sebastiyan
39. Nk Raghubir Singh Shyamnagar
40. Hav JS Morya
41. Nk RA Pandey
42. Hav N J Tiwari
43. POA(AH) Balvender Singh
44. Hav S K Pandey
45 Sgt A K Pandey
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Kameshwar
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Kameshwar Pandey
Sub/Maj Hony. Lt. (Veteran)
230, Pocket-1,
DDA SFS Flats, Sector-1,
Dwarka, New Delhi - 110 075
Reduced rates Views By Brig Kamboj
13 Jan 10.
Dear Members,
First of all Very Happy Lohri, Very Happy Sankranti and Very Happy Pongal to all of you.
Reference emails below.
Taking first the suggestion of Cdr Pathak, yes Associate Membership is helping in registering more members tremendously but why –
because the rates of membership are low for Associate Membership.
Now for views below by Gen Jaini –
Sir,
1. I wish to submit that till the time IESM continues to link the requirement of funds with the requirement of numbers of members required for struggle for justice and recognition by the Govt of India (and by the ESM or public), success will continue to evade us.
2. In my humble opinion, the path to our success lies in delinking the requirement of more funds from the requirement of more members.
3. Very rightly during the last Core Group meeting at Noida, held about two months ago, it was decided that –
a. An exclusive drive for collection of funds will be started.
b. A suitable letter will be drafted by the Governing Body and circulated among the Core Group Members and the ESM.
c. Members in groups should go around and collect funds from the ESM who are very well to do and collect funds from corporate offices – large or small.
4. Would Gen Jaini kindly tell us what happened to the decision at Para 3 above?
5. I am constrained to state that majority of the members in the Governing Body are obsessed with the idea that higher membership fee is essential for larger amount of funds required for success of IESM. Till the time this idea is revised – we will neither have sufficient funds nor sufficient number of members!!! - Choice is yours.
6. Many of us have pointed and the Governing Body is fully aware that large membership fee only leads to more money in the corpus and not for immediate requirement of funds!!! THEN WHY WE ARE AGAIN PLEADING FOR HIGHER MEMBERSHIPS FEE?
7. Point raised by Gen Jaini about legal hassles being a very heavy load on few of the Governing Body members is very valid but, does it mean we stop the drive for more members and more funds???
8. Point raised by Gen Jaini that review whether lower membership fee has helped – very valid point. Please compare the members enrolled during period 13 Aug 08 to 14 Dec 09 (16 months ie 4000/16) to the members already enrolled since 15 Dec till date (one month).
Please at least extend the period of lower membership fee for another 3 months.
In addition, please remember - the day you revert the membership fee to the original rates – enrolling of new members will come to almost a stand still.
Even if you feel that reducing the membership fee has not helped - reverting it to higher level will have drastic adverse effect on enrolling more members.
I most humbly appeal to the Honourable Members of the Governing Body and the Honourable Members of the Core Group to dispassionately think on two separate issue –
A - how to enrol more members and
B – how to raise more funds.
Delink these two issues if you do not want the IESM movement to die down prematurely.
Very fond regards to all of you –
Have nice celebrations of the festivals that are on.
God by with you and your families.
Chander Kamboj
Dear Members,
First of all Very Happy Lohri, Very Happy Sankranti and Very Happy Pongal to all of you.
Reference emails below.
Taking first the suggestion of Cdr Pathak, yes Associate Membership is helping in registering more members tremendously but why –
because the rates of membership are low for Associate Membership.
Now for views below by Gen Jaini –
Sir,
1. I wish to submit that till the time IESM continues to link the requirement of funds with the requirement of numbers of members required for struggle for justice and recognition by the Govt of India (and by the ESM or public), success will continue to evade us.
2. In my humble opinion, the path to our success lies in delinking the requirement of more funds from the requirement of more members.
3. Very rightly during the last Core Group meeting at Noida, held about two months ago, it was decided that –
a. An exclusive drive for collection of funds will be started.
b. A suitable letter will be drafted by the Governing Body and circulated among the Core Group Members and the ESM.
c. Members in groups should go around and collect funds from the ESM who are very well to do and collect funds from corporate offices – large or small.
4. Would Gen Jaini kindly tell us what happened to the decision at Para 3 above?
5. I am constrained to state that majority of the members in the Governing Body are obsessed with the idea that higher membership fee is essential for larger amount of funds required for success of IESM. Till the time this idea is revised – we will neither have sufficient funds nor sufficient number of members!!! - Choice is yours.
6. Many of us have pointed and the Governing Body is fully aware that large membership fee only leads to more money in the corpus and not for immediate requirement of funds!!! THEN WHY WE ARE AGAIN PLEADING FOR HIGHER MEMBERSHIPS FEE?
7. Point raised by Gen Jaini about legal hassles being a very heavy load on few of the Governing Body members is very valid but, does it mean we stop the drive for more members and more funds???
8. Point raised by Gen Jaini that review whether lower membership fee has helped – very valid point. Please compare the members enrolled during period 13 Aug 08 to 14 Dec 09 (16 months ie 4000/16) to the members already enrolled since 15 Dec till date (one month).
Please at least extend the period of lower membership fee for another 3 months.
In addition, please remember - the day you revert the membership fee to the original rates – enrolling of new members will come to almost a stand still.
Even if you feel that reducing the membership fee has not helped - reverting it to higher level will have drastic adverse effect on enrolling more members.
I most humbly appeal to the Honourable Members of the Governing Body and the Honourable Members of the Core Group to dispassionately think on two separate issue –
A - how to enrol more members and
B – how to raise more funds.
Delink these two issues if you do not want the IESM movement to die down prematurely.
Very fond regards to all of you –
Have nice celebrations of the festivals that are on.
God by with you and your families.
Chander Kamboj
Continuing membership drive at reduced rates By Hony Lt K Pandey
Dear and Respected Gen Kadyan sir,
This email has reference to and is in continuation with emails from Col Rajan, Brig Kamboj and other senior veterans.
I have always and from the very beginning one of the strongest advocates of the reduced membership fees. In a span of about three weeks I too have been able to motivate more than a hundred (and counting) veterans to sign up for the membership. I have been able to organize meetings, delegate people, distribute forms and receive an unprecedented response. Solely because of the fact that the membership fees is affordable to all now.
Lets think from the perspective from a retired NCO who gets a mere 3-5 thousand rupees monthly pension. He/she CANNOT be sure of what he will or will not get for becoming a member. Why will he pay Rs 100/- for something he does not know or does not believe in? What's the point?
On the other hand, Rs. 10 is a small amount for even him and if he sees even a glimpse of hope he will readily pay that money then and there.
I also agree with other senior veterans who have very thoughtfully suggested that raising money for our mission and essential operations should be taken up as a separate activity.
Thus I very very strongly recommend continuing the reduced membership fees so that we reach huge numbers and thus become a force to reckon with for the government.
Thank you for your time.
Yours truly,
Kameshwar
--
Kameshwar Pandey
Sub/Maj Hony. Lt. (Veteran)
230, Pocket-1,
DDA SFS Flats, Sector-1,
Dwarka, New Delhi - 110 075
Cell : +91-9811059825
Home: +91-11-3296 6701
email: pandeykameshwar@gmail.com
This email has reference to and is in continuation with emails from Col Rajan, Brig Kamboj and other senior veterans.
I have always and from the very beginning one of the strongest advocates of the reduced membership fees. In a span of about three weeks I too have been able to motivate more than a hundred (and counting) veterans to sign up for the membership. I have been able to organize meetings, delegate people, distribute forms and receive an unprecedented response. Solely because of the fact that the membership fees is affordable to all now.
Lets think from the perspective from a retired NCO who gets a mere 3-5 thousand rupees monthly pension. He/she CANNOT be sure of what he will or will not get for becoming a member. Why will he pay Rs 100/- for something he does not know or does not believe in? What's the point?
On the other hand, Rs. 10 is a small amount for even him and if he sees even a glimpse of hope he will readily pay that money then and there.
I also agree with other senior veterans who have very thoughtfully suggested that raising money for our mission and essential operations should be taken up as a separate activity.
Thus I very very strongly recommend continuing the reduced membership fees so that we reach huge numbers and thus become a force to reckon with for the government.
Thank you for your time.
Yours truly,
Kameshwar
--
Kameshwar Pandey
Sub/Maj Hony. Lt. (Veteran)
230, Pocket-1,
DDA SFS Flats, Sector-1,
Dwarka, New Delhi - 110 075
Cell : +91-9811059825
Home: +91-11-3296 6701
email: pandeykameshwar@gmail.com
New Members-IESM -Tamilnadu By Col Raman
Sir,
The following Veterans' on line registration has been completed today.
Surg Capt CV Natarajan, Capt (IN) J Subbiah, CPO Venkatesh Prasad & Lt Col HSR X'mas.
Received from Lt Col Jai Ram, Thanjavur, 100 Membership Forms for on line Registration.
Another 100 forms are expected from the out lying areas by 16 Jan.
Cdr Vaidyanathan from Trichy has collected some 60 members. The forms are awaited from him. Since he is admitted in the Hospital, it may take some time.
Best Wishes,
Col (Retd) TN Raman
IESM
The following Veterans' on line registration has been completed today.
Surg Capt CV Natarajan, Capt (IN) J Subbiah, CPO Venkatesh Prasad & Lt Col HSR X'mas.
Received from Lt Col Jai Ram, Thanjavur, 100 Membership Forms for on line Registration.
Another 100 forms are expected from the out lying areas by 16 Jan.
Cdr Vaidyanathan from Trichy has collected some 60 members. The forms are awaited from him. Since he is admitted in the Hospital, it may take some time.
Best Wishes,
Col (Retd) TN Raman
IESM
Cdr V Vaidhyanathan's condition
Respected Veterans,
Jai Hind.
Half an hour ago, Mrs Vaidhayanathan informed me that Cdr Vaidhyanathan is still in the ICU; but is feeling a lot better today. WE pray for Cdr Vauidhyanathan's speedy recovery.
Regards,
Col Rajan
Jai Hind.
Half an hour ago, Mrs Vaidhayanathan informed me that Cdr Vaidhyanathan is still in the ICU; but is feeling a lot better today. WE pray for Cdr Vauidhyanathan's speedy recovery.
Regards,
Col Rajan
The Last Train from Gun Hill. Father of 2 LT Arun Khetrapal, PVC
Brig ML Khetrapal father of 2 Lt Arun Khetrpal,PVC died recently. This narration is a very touching one.
Brig ML Khetrapal:
My son goes to Sanawar, a school up in the Himalayas. It used to be a Military school (154 years old) and like any old school, Sanawar has its fair share of heroes amongst its old students. One such hero from that school that I want to write about is 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, son of Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal. He was born on
14 October 1950, in Pune, Maharashtra. He was commissioned in the 17 Poona Horse on 13 June 1971, just a few months before the Indo-Pakistan 1971 war. The story of his heroism is as follows:
During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the 47 Infantry Brigade, with the 17 Poona Horse under command, was ordered to establish a bridge-head across the Basantar river in Shakargarh sector. The 47 Inf. Bde. completed the task by 2100 hours on December 15th. It was now for the engineers to breach the Pakistani mine-fields and make a safe lane for the induction of the 17 Poona Horse in support of the bridge-head.
While the engineers were half way through their task, the Indian troops at the bridge-head reported alarming activity of the Pakistani armour. They requested immediate tank support. But the mine-field had been cleared only partially by that time. At this critical juncture, the 17 Poona Horse decided to push through the mine-field come what may. By first light on December 16th, the regiment established a link-up between the armour and the infantry at the bridge-head.
At 0800 hours, the Pakistanis made a counter-attack with an armoured regiment, under the cover of a smoke-screen. The target was the regimental pivot at Jarpal. As the Indians troops were heavily outnumbered, the Commander of 'B' Squadron requested reinforcement. At that time, 2nd Lt. Khetarpal was positioned close to the squadron with his troops in two tanks. He answered the call and moved out to face the Pakistani attack. On the way, his troops came under fire from Pakistani strong points and recoilless gun nests, in the bridge-head zone.
2nd Lt. Khetarpal fiercely attacked these strong-points, over-ran Pakistani defences and captured many Pakistani soldiers and recoilless guns at gun point. During one of these attacks, the commander of his second tank was killed on the spot leaving him alone. But he continued attack on the Pakistani strongholds single-handed, until all the Pakistani positions were overwhelmed. He then raced to the 'B'Squadron position. By the time he reached there, the Pakistani tanks were on the retreat. He pursued and destroyed one of these tanks. The 'B' Squadron Commander could persuade him to fall back in line after great difficulty.
The Pakistanis soon reformed for a second attack. This time they chose the sector held by 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal and two other Officers, for the main attack. The Pakistani employed a complete armoured squadron against these three tanks in order to achieve a breakthrough.
A fierce tank battle followed. As many as ten Pakistani tanks were destroyed and of these 2nd Lieutenant Khetarpal alone destroyed four... In the thick of the battle, two of the three Indian tanks became casualties-one was hit and another suffered mechanical failure.
The third tank, which was 2nd Lt. Khetarpal's tank, also received a shot and burst into flames. The Commander of the tank troops ordered 2nd Lt. Khetarpal to abandon the burning tank. But realising the useful role of his tank in preventing a breakthrough he communicated the following message to his Commander: "No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working and I will get these guys."
Then he set about destroying the remaining Pakistani tanks. The last Pakistani tank which he shot was barely 100 metres from his position. At this stage his tank received a second hit. The brave Officer met his death denying the Pakistani the intended breakthrough.
For his conspicuous gallantry in the face of the Pakistani, 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously.
He was the youngest Indian to win this highest award. The Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, nearly 38 years ago is history for most of us.
However a strange sequel was to follow for the Khetarpal family.
Many years later, India and Pakistan established 'people to people' contacts between both the nations. This was also known as 'Twin Track Diplomacy'.
Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal, father of 2nd Lt. Khetarpal started receiving messages that a certain Brigadier from the Pakistani army was keen to meet him. However since he did not know this particular Brigadier, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal did not do anything to encourage the meeting.
In 2001, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpa, now 81 years old, felt a strong desire to visit his birthplace, at Sargodha, now in Pakistan. It was a wish that he thought that would never materialize, but when he voiced it to some friends engaged in the Twin Track Diplomacy, they arranged all his papers, visas, travel and staying arrangements in Pakistan so that he could go for the visit.
At Lahore airport, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was met by Brigadier Khawja Mohammad Naser, who took it upon himself to be Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal host and guide. Brigadier Naser really went out of way to ensure that Brigadier M..L. Khetarpal had a satisfying and nostalgic visit to his old house in Sargodha. Upon his return to Lahore he was once again the guest of Brigadier Naser for three days.
Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was overwhelmed by the extreme kindness, deference, courtesy and respect bestowed upon him by Brigadier Naser, all the members of his family and his many servants.
As the countdown for the departure progressed, the bonds of friendship between the guests and the host grew stronger and stronger. However Brigadier Khetarpal felt that something was amiss but could not make out what it was. Was it the long silences that punctuated their animated conversation or was it the look of compassion in the eyes of the women in the family. He could not make out. However what was certain was that he would always remember the hospitality, warmth and affection of this Pakistani family who treated him as someone very very special.
Finally at the last night before Brigadier M.L.Khetarpal's departure, Brigadier Naser said 'Sir there is something that I wanted to tell you for many years but I did not know how to get through to you. Finally fate has intervened and sent you to me as an honoured guest.
The last few days we have become close to one another and that has made my task even more difficult. It is regarding your son who is of course a national hero in India. However on that fateful day, your son and I were soldiers, unknown to one another, fighting for the respect and safety of our respective countries. I regret to tell you that your son died in my hands. Arun's courage was exemplary and he moved his tank with fearless courage and daring, totally unconcerned about his safety. Tank casualties were very high till finally there were just two of us left facing one another. We both fired simultaneously. It was destined that I was to live and he was to die.
It is only later that I got to know how young he was and who he was. We are trained to fight and kill without mercy or remorse. We do in war what we have to without thinking too much about it. However we are humans too and sometimes war takes a personal turn and makes an impact on the inner self..
I had all along thought that I would ask your forgiveness, but in telling the story I realize that there is nothing to forgive. Instead I salute your son for what he did at such a young age and I salute you too, because I know how he grew into such a young man. In the end it is character and values that matter."
Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was silent as he did not know how to react. To be faced with the person who killed his son, and also to be enjoying his hospitality and being his guest is a confusing feeling. However Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal immediately realized that Brigadier Naser was genuinely wanting, in some way to compensate for something that he did only in the line of duty. The soldier must do what he has been trained to do unhesitatingly, and with full resolve and determination.
Both the Brigadiers retired for the night deep in thought. There are never any victors in war, both sides lose and it is the families that have to pay the price and suffer the most.
As someone once said ' Wars are created by politicians, compounded by bureaucrats and fought by soldiers.
The next day photographs were taken and Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal returned back to Delhi. Later the photos reached Delhi along with a note from Brigadier Naser that said:
With Warmest regards and utmost sincerity,
To: Brigadier M.L.Khetarpal, father of Shaheed Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, who stood like an unsurmountable rock, between the victory and failure, of the counter attack by the 'SPEARHEADS' 13 LANCERS on 16 December 1971 in the battle of "Bara Pind' as we call it and battle of "Basantar' as 17 Poona Horse remembers.
Khawja Mohammad Naser, 13 Lancers (Pakistan Army)
02 March 2001 Lahore, Pakistan
Brig ML Khetrapal:
My son goes to Sanawar, a school up in the Himalayas. It used to be a Military school (154 years old) and like any old school, Sanawar has its fair share of heroes amongst its old students. One such hero from that school that I want to write about is 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, son of Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal. He was born on
14 October 1950, in Pune, Maharashtra. He was commissioned in the 17 Poona Horse on 13 June 1971, just a few months before the Indo-Pakistan 1971 war. The story of his heroism is as follows:
During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the 47 Infantry Brigade, with the 17 Poona Horse under command, was ordered to establish a bridge-head across the Basantar river in Shakargarh sector. The 47 Inf. Bde. completed the task by 2100 hours on December 15th. It was now for the engineers to breach the Pakistani mine-fields and make a safe lane for the induction of the 17 Poona Horse in support of the bridge-head.
While the engineers were half way through their task, the Indian troops at the bridge-head reported alarming activity of the Pakistani armour. They requested immediate tank support. But the mine-field had been cleared only partially by that time. At this critical juncture, the 17 Poona Horse decided to push through the mine-field come what may. By first light on December 16th, the regiment established a link-up between the armour and the infantry at the bridge-head.
At 0800 hours, the Pakistanis made a counter-attack with an armoured regiment, under the cover of a smoke-screen. The target was the regimental pivot at Jarpal. As the Indians troops were heavily outnumbered, the Commander of 'B' Squadron requested reinforcement. At that time, 2nd Lt. Khetarpal was positioned close to the squadron with his troops in two tanks. He answered the call and moved out to face the Pakistani attack. On the way, his troops came under fire from Pakistani strong points and recoilless gun nests, in the bridge-head zone.
2nd Lt. Khetarpal fiercely attacked these strong-points, over-ran Pakistani defences and captured many Pakistani soldiers and recoilless guns at gun point. During one of these attacks, the commander of his second tank was killed on the spot leaving him alone. But he continued attack on the Pakistani strongholds single-handed, until all the Pakistani positions were overwhelmed. He then raced to the 'B'Squadron position. By the time he reached there, the Pakistani tanks were on the retreat. He pursued and destroyed one of these tanks. The 'B' Squadron Commander could persuade him to fall back in line after great difficulty.
The Pakistanis soon reformed for a second attack. This time they chose the sector held by 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal and two other Officers, for the main attack. The Pakistani employed a complete armoured squadron against these three tanks in order to achieve a breakthrough.
A fierce tank battle followed. As many as ten Pakistani tanks were destroyed and of these 2nd Lieutenant Khetarpal alone destroyed four... In the thick of the battle, two of the three Indian tanks became casualties-one was hit and another suffered mechanical failure.
The third tank, which was 2nd Lt. Khetarpal's tank, also received a shot and burst into flames. The Commander of the tank troops ordered 2nd Lt. Khetarpal to abandon the burning tank. But realising the useful role of his tank in preventing a breakthrough he communicated the following message to his Commander: "No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working and I will get these guys."
Then he set about destroying the remaining Pakistani tanks. The last Pakistani tank which he shot was barely 100 metres from his position. At this stage his tank received a second hit. The brave Officer met his death denying the Pakistani the intended breakthrough.
For his conspicuous gallantry in the face of the Pakistani, 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously.
He was the youngest Indian to win this highest award. The Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, nearly 38 years ago is history for most of us.
However a strange sequel was to follow for the Khetarpal family.
Many years later, India and Pakistan established 'people to people' contacts between both the nations. This was also known as 'Twin Track Diplomacy'.
Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal, father of 2nd Lt. Khetarpal started receiving messages that a certain Brigadier from the Pakistani army was keen to meet him. However since he did not know this particular Brigadier, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal did not do anything to encourage the meeting.
In 2001, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpa, now 81 years old, felt a strong desire to visit his birthplace, at Sargodha, now in Pakistan. It was a wish that he thought that would never materialize, but when he voiced it to some friends engaged in the Twin Track Diplomacy, they arranged all his papers, visas, travel and staying arrangements in Pakistan so that he could go for the visit.
At Lahore airport, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was met by Brigadier Khawja Mohammad Naser, who took it upon himself to be Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal host and guide. Brigadier Naser really went out of way to ensure that Brigadier M..L. Khetarpal had a satisfying and nostalgic visit to his old house in Sargodha. Upon his return to Lahore he was once again the guest of Brigadier Naser for three days.
Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was overwhelmed by the extreme kindness, deference, courtesy and respect bestowed upon him by Brigadier Naser, all the members of his family and his many servants.
As the countdown for the departure progressed, the bonds of friendship between the guests and the host grew stronger and stronger. However Brigadier Khetarpal felt that something was amiss but could not make out what it was. Was it the long silences that punctuated their animated conversation or was it the look of compassion in the eyes of the women in the family. He could not make out. However what was certain was that he would always remember the hospitality, warmth and affection of this Pakistani family who treated him as someone very very special.
Finally at the last night before Brigadier M.L.Khetarpal's departure, Brigadier Naser said 'Sir there is something that I wanted to tell you for many years but I did not know how to get through to you. Finally fate has intervened and sent you to me as an honoured guest.
The last few days we have become close to one another and that has made my task even more difficult. It is regarding your son who is of course a national hero in India. However on that fateful day, your son and I were soldiers, unknown to one another, fighting for the respect and safety of our respective countries. I regret to tell you that your son died in my hands. Arun's courage was exemplary and he moved his tank with fearless courage and daring, totally unconcerned about his safety. Tank casualties were very high till finally there were just two of us left facing one another. We both fired simultaneously. It was destined that I was to live and he was to die.
It is only later that I got to know how young he was and who he was. We are trained to fight and kill without mercy or remorse. We do in war what we have to without thinking too much about it. However we are humans too and sometimes war takes a personal turn and makes an impact on the inner self..
I had all along thought that I would ask your forgiveness, but in telling the story I realize that there is nothing to forgive. Instead I salute your son for what he did at such a young age and I salute you too, because I know how he grew into such a young man. In the end it is character and values that matter."
Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal was silent as he did not know how to react. To be faced with the person who killed his son, and also to be enjoying his hospitality and being his guest is a confusing feeling. However Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal immediately realized that Brigadier Naser was genuinely wanting, in some way to compensate for something that he did only in the line of duty. The soldier must do what he has been trained to do unhesitatingly, and with full resolve and determination.
Both the Brigadiers retired for the night deep in thought. There are never any victors in war, both sides lose and it is the families that have to pay the price and suffer the most.
As someone once said ' Wars are created by politicians, compounded by bureaucrats and fought by soldiers.
The next day photographs were taken and Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal returned back to Delhi. Later the photos reached Delhi along with a note from Brigadier Naser that said:
With Warmest regards and utmost sincerity,
To: Brigadier M.L.Khetarpal, father of Shaheed Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, who stood like an unsurmountable rock, between the victory and failure, of the counter attack by the 'SPEARHEADS' 13 LANCERS on 16 December 1971 in the battle of "Bara Pind' as we call it and battle of "Basantar' as 17 Poona Horse remembers.
Khawja Mohammad Naser, 13 Lancers (Pakistan Army)
02 March 2001 Lahore, Pakistan
Monday, January 11, 2010
Prime Minister's Scholarship for Ex Servicemen for 2010
Dear Friends,
Jai Hind.
Reference advertisement regarding Kendriya Sainik Board Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme is appended below.
I tried to locate the application form for the scholarship on the website: http://mod.nic.in. It is very difficult to find it from that website.
I made a general search and found the brochure and the form is available at:Click Here
At this website click on PM'S Scholarship Scheme for wards of ex-servicemen/ widows to download the brochure and the application form.
Brig C Kamboi (Retd)
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PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
OFFICE COPY
Your Application Form dated_________ has been received on__________. The application will be examined for eligibility. The dak receipt number ____________ is to be mentioned for further correspondence with this office.
Office Seal: (Signature of RSB)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
STUDENT COPY
Your Application Form dated_________ has been received on__________. The application will be examined for eligibility. The dak receipt number ____________ is to be mentioned for further correspondence with this office.
Office Seal: (Signature of RSB)
Note: This copy duly stamped and signed by RSB given to the student by hand or by post. (Envelope enclosed along with the application may be used.)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
PM’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
FOR
DEPENDENT WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMEN / WIDOWS
Brochure-Cum-Application Form
For Academic Year 2009-10
Application Form consists of Col No 1 to 20, Renewal Form and list of RSB at state and UT level. (Brochure-Cum-Application consists of 31 pages)
KENDRIYA SAINIK BOARD
West Block-IV, Wing-VII, 2nd Floor
R K Puram, New Delhi-110066
Website: www.mod.nic.in
Tele : 011- 26715250
E-Mail : jdpmscholarshipksb@gmail.com
Note: This application form (page number 13 to 22 alongwith required documents only) is to be deposited by individual to RSB. Applications duly recommended by RSB’s shall only be considered by KSB. Therefore, candidates are advised not to forward applications direct to KSB as the same shall not be considered.
PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
1. Introduction.
To encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of ESM and their widows (below officer rank only) and dependent wards / widows of ex-servicemen who died in harness due to causes attributed to military service, irrespective of the rank, Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme has been introduced from the Academic year 2006-07.
2. Scholarships Available.
A total number of 4000 scholarships will be allotted.
3. Students eligible for the scholarship.
(a) Dependent wards of ex-servicemen and their widows (below officer rank only)
(b) Dependent Wards/widows of ex-servicemen who died in harness due to causes attributed to military service, irrespective of the rank.
(c) The scheme is open only for widows and wards of ESM.
Note: (i) The candidate irrespective of his marital status is eligible for PMSS. However, an earning / serving candidate is not eligible.
(ii) For dependent wards of widows and widows of personnel died in harness due to causes attributable as at (b), there will be no rank restriction.
4. How to Apply For Scholarship.
One candidate to submit only one application form for one course, if any candidate submit two application for more than one course, both the applications will be rejected. Forms are to be downloaded from the website www.mod.nic.in. Application forwarded on any other format will not be considered.
Application to be forwarded on plain A4 size paper (typed or handwritten) in the prescribed format duly completed in all respects with superscription on the envelope “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme.”
Documents to be attached alongwith PMSS application form are as follows:-
(a) Photocopy of ESM valid I card duly certified by RSB / ZSB.
(b) Extract of ESM discharge book as per specimen. (Refer page number 22)
(c) Matriculation certificate duly attested.
(d) Minimum Entry Qualification certificate duly attested. (10+2 Marksheet or full Graduation Marksheet which ever is applicable)
(e) Bonafide studentship certificate from Collage in original as per specimen. (Refer page number 21)
(f) Demand Draft of Rs. 30/- not made before 20th December 2009.
Note: Failure to attach any above mentioned documents / certificate will lead to rejection.
5. Selection Procedure.
Applications will be short listed based on Ex-servicemen category (as given in para 6) and percentage of marks obtained in minimum entry qualification (MEQ).
6. PRIORITY for Grant of Scholarship.
Order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under:-
Category 1 Wards/ widows of defence personnel killed in action.
Category 2 Wards of ex-servicemen disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to military service.
Category 3 Wards/widows of defence personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to military service.
Category 4 Wards/widows of Defence personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to military service.
Category 5 Wards of ex-servicemen in receipt of gallantry awards.
Category 6 Wards of ex-servicemen (PBOR).
7. Eligible Courses.
First year professional degree programme in BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B Ed, BBA, BCA, B Pharma, etc. duly recognized by the respective government regulatory bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India, UGC etc. The scheme is open for courses mentioned above in recognized institutions (in India only). Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme. Students getting stipend for the professional degree course are also not entitled. The candidates may avail only one time facility for first degree course (Professional) i.e. graduate level only under PMSS.
8. Scholarship for Integrated Courses.
The facility under PMSS is restricted for professional courses only duly recognized by the respective Government regulatory bodies such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India etc.
9. Minimum Eligible Marks in 10+2 or Graduation.
(Minimum Educational Qualification for Entry) should be 60%.
Minimum educational qualification (MEQ) for entry to different professional course is different e.g. for MBBS and B E it is 10+2 where as it is graduation for B Ed and MBA. A candidate must have minimum 60% marks in MEQ to be considered for scholarship.
10. Duration of Scholarship.
Two to five years as approved by the concerned regulatory body (Except one year for B Ed and five and half years for MBBS).
11. Amount of Scholarship.
a) The amount of scholarship would be as follows:
(i) Rs. 1250/- per month for boys Paid after successful completion of each
academic year.
(ii) Rs. 1500/- per month for girls
12. Renewal of Scholarship.
Candidate shall submit new Renewal Form along with two acknowledgement slip and Bonafide Certificate duly signed by the Principal / Dean / Registrar of the institution / college to the respective RSBs either in person or by post for renewal of scholarship for the subsequent academic year. RSBs will scrutinize and check the application forms and forward the same complete in all aspects to KSB immediately. RSBs will issue acknowledgement slip to the candidates at the time of submission of the application in person otherwise dispatch by post to them. Candidate to attach a self addressed envelope, duly stamped to receive the acknowledgement of renewal form by post. For easy comprehension an illustration has been given below:-
Student admitted in B Tech. September 2008
Marks in 10+2. 61%
Applied for PMSS. Before 31 December 2009
Finds his name in the list of 4000 successful candidates selected for grant of PMSS. June 2009
Applied for first renewal of Scholarship by submitting first year / first two semester result. October 2009
Granted first installment. December 2009
Applied for second renewal of Scholarship by submitting second year / second two semester result. October 2010
Granted second installment. December 2010
Applied for third renewal of Scholarship by submitting third year / third two semester result. October 2011
Granted third installment. December 2011
Applied for fourth renewal of Scholarship by submitting fourth year / fourth two semester result. October 2012
Granted fourth installment. December 2012
* Dates given above are to illustrate an example for easy comprehension and the same may not be quoted as authority.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PM’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
(a) “PM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME” is to be written in superscript on top of the Envelope for any correspondence with KSB & RSB.
(b) Checklist duly signed by student & parent is to be attached on the top of the application form.
(c) Applications alongwith relevant documents & certificates are to be deposited to respective Rajya Sainik Board, “latest by 15th Feb 2010. Incomplete application form and non submission of required document is liable to be rejected and will be returned unactioned. The application will be received by the RSBs and will be acknowledged with a seal and date of receipt.
(d) The concerned RSBs may scrutinise / check the application forms with regard to their eligibility criteria from all aspects prior to forward the same to KSB.
(e) Candidates and RSB’s to note that all applications received after the due date will not be considered and returned unactioned.
(f) List of selected candidates will be forwarded to RSBs after the merit list is finalized by the BOO at KSB.
(g) Three stamped (Rs. 5 each) blank envelopes of 27x12 cms and one stamped (Rs. 35) blank envelope of 35x25 cms are to be attached with each application so as to facilitate correspondence with the candidate by KSB/RSB.
(h) The scholarship is admissible for only two children of ESM. Particulars of all children should be indicated in column 17 of application form. This should be in uniformity with the discharge book / certificate of the ESM.
(i) The amount of scholarship, including any other scholarship or financial assistance from any other source will not exceed the total grant of assistance available under this scheme.
(j) The payment of scholarship will be granted after the successful completion of each academic year and on the submission of the renewal form (in original), as per the percentages mentioned in ‘Criteria for eligibility’. In case, KSB ask a student to submit the mark sheet for the full year, a student is liable to produce the same, failing which the scholarship will be held up.
(k) Candidature of a student shall stand automatically rejected if, at any stage, it is discovered that he / she has secured scholarship fraudulently by making false statement or misrepresentation of facts. Candidate shall have to refund the amount already given, if any.
(l) The attached photocopies of the supporting documents should be duly attested by gazetted officer (unattested documents will not be considered). In case of legally adopted son/daughter or child born after retirement, the certificates are to be attached with the application form duly attested by Secretary, RSB / ZSB.
(m) If the marks in the qualifying examination are expressed in grades only, then equivalent percentage (100 point scale) duly certified by the concerned college / Board must be furnished (RSB & KSB will not be calculating the percentage of marks).
(n) All candidates to open individual bank accounts in the nearest State Bank of India branch or Punjab National Bank which has “electronic clearance system” / Core Banking, to facilitate transfer of the scholarship amount. Account number of the sister concern bank will not be accepted. i.e State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, etc. Candidate to attach a attested photocopy of passbook, showing name and account number of the individual. A cancelled leaflet of a blank crossed cheque will duly authenticate the account number. A joint account with parent will also fulfill the requirement.
(o) The candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks at 10+2 / MEQ level or equivalent and have to secure minimum of 50% marks, uninterrupted for continuation of scholarship in every year for the duration of course up to a maximum period of 5 years as prescribed for that programme of study. A person granted scholarship for one programme would not be entitled for scholarship for another programme.
(p) In case of change of any address, course, college, it is to be intimated immediately to Kendriya Sainik Board & Rajya Sainik Board in writing. Always mention selection serial number, name of applicant and ESM particular for any correspondence with KSB & RSB after getting selected for the scholarship.
(q) The Ministry of Defence, Government of India can suitably modify these instructions to remove anomalies, if any, for successful implementation of the scheme, as may be necessary from time to time and will be applicable to all students under the scheme.
(r) Ex-servicemen entitlement will be governed as per the existing definition of ex-servicemen, as amended from time to time. The definition is available in the guide book available with the RSB/ZSB.
(s) The application form should be downloaded from the official website of MOD, i.e. www.mod.nic.in. The application form should be submitted to the respective Rajya Sainik Board, (List of RSBs is attached along with the brochure) duly completed, along with a Demand Draft (Repeat) Demand Draft only for Rs.30/- in favour of Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, payable at New Delhi. In case of any difficulty in obtaining the form, the same can be obtained from the Secretary / Director Rajya Sainik Board. The Demand Draft should not be issued before 20th December 2009 (the Demand Draft is not refundable in any case).
(t) While filling the application form, leave 1 (one) box blank between 2 (Two) words. Column wise guidelines are explained further for filling up the application form.
COLUMN WISE GUIDE LINES FOR FILLING UP OF APPLICATION FORM
(i) Column -1. Fill your name as in matriculation certificate only:-
(Not to be filled in any other format.)
1st Name A J A Y
Middle Name S I N G H
Surname R A N A
(ii) Column -2. Put a tick (√) mark as shown.
Male √ Female
(iii) Column – 3. Date of Birth as shown in matriculation certificate only. For Example:- (10 June 1982)
D D M M Y Y Y Y
1 0 0 6 1 9 8 2
(iv) Column – 4. Mention your Rajya Sainik Board and Zila Sainik Board name, from where your father / mother have registered and have obtained ex-servicemen / widow identity card.
(v) Column – 5. Write your permanent address and correspondence address in block letters.
(vi) Column – 6. Write phone number along with STD code and email ID for any query (email ID is must).
(vii) Column – 7. Category as per para 6 to be written (attach the required document, if any). Category 1 (One).
Category - 1 O N E
(viii) Column – 8. Full Particulars of Father/ Ex-Serviceman is to be mentioned as per the discharge book. A blank space to be provided between names. (Example: - KAMLESH CHANDRA CHOUDHURY)
K A M L E S H C H A N D R A C H O U D H U R Y
1 4 5 2 3 6 K
S E R G E A N T
A I R F O R C E
(ix) Column – 9. Details of 10+2 or MEQ. Leave blank space between words. Marks to be shown in words and figures.
a. Total Marks O N E T H O U S A N D
(in words) T W O H U N D R E D
(in figure) 1 2 0 0
b. Marks obtained N I N E H U N D R E D
(in words) F O R T Y
(in figure) 9 4 0
c. % of marks scored S E V E N T Y E I G H T
(in words) P O I N T T H I R T Y
T H R E E
(in figure) 7 8 . 3 3
(x) Column – 10. Tick as applicable.
Yes √ No
(xi) Column – 11. The student is to specify the course which he / she is presently studying. (Example:- B TECH)
B T E C H
(xii) Column – 12. Duration of the course both in numbers and figures to be mentioned. For example 5 years 6 months.
(In figure)
Y Y M M
0 5 0 6
(In word)
F I V E Y E A R S A N D S I X
M O N T H S
(xiii) Column – 13. Write date of commencement & completion of course as shown below:
(Course Commencement / Date of Admission)
D D M M Y Y Y Y
0 1 0 7 2 0 0 7
(Course completion)
D D M M Y Y Y Y
3 1 1 2 2 0 1 2
(xiv) Column - 14 Write the full name and address of the college with email ID and phone number of principal.
Name of Student A J A Y S I N G H R A N A
Roll No. 0 8 E A T I T 0 4 3
Name of College A J M E R I N S T I T U T E
O F T E C H N O L O G Y
Full Address P U S H K A R B Y P A S S A
of college J M E R
State R A J A S T H A N
Pin Code 3 0 5 0 0 4
Tel No. (with STD Code) 0 1 4 5 - 2 3 0 0 6 2 8
E-Mail ID (if any) a i t _ a j m e r @ r e d i f f m a i
l . c o M
College Website w w w . a i t a j m e r . c o m
(xv) Column - 15 Write the regulatory body of your college.
A I C T E
(xvi) Column – 16. Furnish the particulars of your all children as per specimen given:-
Sl. No. Name of Child Gender Date of Birth Age
1 Prakash Singh Rana M 10/10/1982 27 Years
2. Satish Singh Rana M 12/05/1984 25 Years
3. Ajay Singh Rana M 03/07/1987 22 Years
4. Komal Rana F 14/02/1989 20 Years
(xvii) Column – 17. Given details of the scholarship availed by your brother / sister in the past, if not availed write Not Applicable.
Sl. No. Selection Serial No. given by KSB Name of the brother/sister Course of Study Academic year in which applied Amount received so far
1. 6359 Satish Singh Rana B Tech 2007-09 15000
(xviii) Column - 18 Please write the full details of bank account of the student and attach the photocopy of passbook and cancelled cheque as required to verify the correctness of the account number (individual student account is preferred. However, a joint account with the father / mother is also accepted).
Name of account holder A J A Y S I N G H R A N A
Bank Name S T A T E B A N K O F I N D
I A
Branch Name A J M E R
Branch Address A J M E R I N S T I T U T E O F T
E C H N O L O G Y
State R A J A S T H A N
Bank Tel. No. 0 1 4 5 - 2 3 0 0 6 2 2
Branch Code 0 5 1 4
MICR (9 digit) No. 5 1 8 0 0 2 0 0 7
(PLEASE ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF CHEQUE & PASS BOOK)
Account No. 3 0 2 0 0 1 5 2 4 6 8
REPEAT
Account No. 3 0 2 0 0 1 5 2 4 6 8
(xix) Column – 19. Fill up attached Demand Draft particulars.
Issue D D M M Y Y Y Y
Demand Draft No. 0 2 3 1 5 0 Date 1 4 1 2 2 0 0 9
Amount (Rs.) in figure 3 0
Amount (Rs.) in word T H I R T Y
Issuing Bank Name S T A T E B A N K O F I N D I A
Issuing Bank Branch A J M E R
Note: Application form from page number 13 to 22 along with required documents only to be forwarded.
CHECK LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH
THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Candidates / ESM are to ensure that the following documents are attached (as applicable) along with the Application Form (non submission of these certificate will lead to rejection and application will be returned unactioned).
(a) Attested copy of Ex-Serviceman/Widow I-card issued by RSB/ZSB. This is an important document to be attached.
(b) Extract of ESM discharge book as per specimen.
(c) If child born after discharge then affidavit is to be submitted by ESM, that child is dependent on him and he / she is a ward of ESM.
(d) Additional Certificates – Attested copy of following documents.
(i) Category 1: Part II Order Equivalent of other
(ii) Category 2: Part II Order services i.e. Army /
(iii) Category 3: Part II Order Navy / Air Force
(iv) Category 4: Part II Order
(v) Category 5: Award Certificate
(e) Attested photocopy of matriculation or equivalent examination certificate for verification of date of birth.
(f) Attested photocopy of mark sheet of MEQ as applicable (e.g. 10 plus 2, graduation / diploma etc). In case the MEQ is graduation / diploma, then complete mark sheet is required to be submitted.
(g) In case of MBA/MCA applicants, attested copy of minimum entry qualification certificate. i.e Graduation
(h) Bonafide studentship certificate to be issued by Registrar/Dean/Principal of College/Institution pertaining to course for which scholarship is claimed (As per specimen attach).
(i) Demand Draft of Rs. 30/- (Rupees Thirty only) attached. (Application form without Demand Draft will not be processed and Demand Draft should not be made before 20th December 2009.)
(j) Photocopy of passbook showing name, account number with photograph of individual and cancelled leaflet cheque. (Scholarship will not be sent in absence of photocopy of passbook)
Date: _____________________
_______________________________
Place: ____________________ Full Name & Signature of Candidate
_______________________________________
Checked / counter singed by ESM / Widow
Selection Serial Number
(To be allotted by KSB) ......................
APPLICATION FOR PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE YEAR 200_ - ___.
Note: 1.) Please read column wise guide lines carefully before filing the application
2.) Application Form to be filled in Capital letters except email ID.
3.) Checklist must be attached on the top of application duly tick marked.
4.) One candidate to submit only one application form for one course.
1. NAME:-
First Name
Middle Name
Surname
Male Female
2. Put a tick mark (√)
3. Date of Birth (please attach proof of age) (i.e : Matriculation certificate)
DD MM Y Y Y Y
4. Your Rajya Sainik Board or Zila Sainik Board (Where ESM is registered and obtained Ex-servicemen Identity card)
RSB
ZSB
5. Full Address:
a) Present Correspondence Address: - (Where you want your letter to be sent in case of selection / rejection)
House No.
Street No. & Name
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
Tehsil
District
State
Pin Code
b) Permanent Address :-
House No.
Street No. & Name
Tehsil
District
State
Pin Code
6. Telephone Number.
STD Code
Land Line No.
Mobile No.
E-Mail (mandatory)
7. Ex-servicemen Category - (Mention category as per Para 6 of the brochure and attach supporting documents duly attested).
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
8. Ex-serviceman’s Particulars:-
a) Name of ex-serviceman
b) Service No.
c) Rank
d) Type of Service (Tick one) Army Air Force Navy
9. Details of MEQ / course for qualifying examination for scholarship (10+2/equivalent or minimum entry qualification)
a. Name of Course/MEQ
b. Year in which exam passed
c. Total Marks (in words)
(in figure)
d. Marks obtained (in words)
(in figure)
e. % of marks scored (in words)
(in figure)
10. Whether the applicant is in receipt of any other financial assistance/scholarship/ fellowship from any govt. / Private source for the course to which the scholarship applied for. If yes, then state the amount and source
Yes No
Amount
Source
11. Name of the Course
(as per specimen)
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
12. Duration of Course in Years in figure
and months
in words
13. Date of Commencement and Approximate Date of Completion.
D D M M Y Y Y Y
a) Course commenced on
D D M M Y Y Y Y
b) Course completion date
approximately
14. Details of College / Institute.
Name of Student
Roll No.
Name of College
Full Address
of college
State
Pin Code
Tel No. (with STD Code)
E-Mail ID (if any)
College Website
15. Regulatory bodies/ Council. (For example all engineering degrees and management degree courses are recognized by AICTE & UGC and all medical degree are recognized by Medical Council of India or Dental Council of India, specify as per case).
16. Furnish particulars of all children in order of age, as reflected in the discharge certificate or attached by the RSB/ZSB/Record Office.
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
Sl. No. Name of Child Gender Date of Birth
17. Details of brother/sister availing the PM’s Scholarship, if any. (Including yourself if granted earlier)
Sl. No. Selection Serial No. given by KSB Name of the brother/sister Course of Study Academic year in which applied Amount received so far
18. Details of Student’s Bank account for payment of Scholarship through Electronic Clearing Service.
Name of account holder
Bank Name
Branch Name
Branch Address
State
Bank Tel. No.
Branch Code
MICR (9 digit) No.
(PLEASE ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF CHEQUE & PASS BOOK)
Account No.
REPEAT
Account No.
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
19. Details of Demand Draft.
Issue D D M M Y Y Y Y
Demand Draft No. Date
Amount (Rs.) in figure
Amount (Rs.) in word
Issuing Bank Name
Issuing Bank Branch
20. Declaration: “Certified that the particulars given by me in the application are correct and any false statement made by us will disqualify me / my ward for award of PM’s Scholarship Scheme, besides recovery of scholarship already paid. I also undertake to abide by the conditions mentioned in the general instructions of the scheme.”
Place: (Signature of ward) ________________________
Date: (Full Name of Ward) _______________________
Place: (Signature of Parent) _______________________
Date: (Full Name of Parent) ______________________
CERTIFICATE FROM RSB / ZSB
“It is certified that PM Scholarship application form for academic year 20___ - ___ in respect of Mr. / Ms. __________________________________________________________
S/o / D/o Ex -____________________________________________________ has been checked, found correct as per check list provided by KSB and the applicant is eligible to apply as per rules of the scheme”.
Office seal: Director, RSB / ZSB
Place : ________________
Date : ________________
SPECIMEN COPY OF BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE FOR PM SCHOLARSHIP
1. It is certified that Ms. / Mr ._____________________ is Bonafide student of __________________________________ college. His / Her roll number is __________ and he / she is studying in the I / II / III / IV / V year or ______ semester of the One / Two / Three / Four / five years _______________ course in ____________________ branch (if any). He / she has joined this college in the academic year 20___ - ___ and the course will be completed in the month of ____________ 20___ -___.
2. This is also certified that _____________ course is a professional degree course and this college is approved by ________________________________________________.
3. This is also certified that student is getting Rs.__________________ (If not getting write N/A) stipend from this Institute / College or any other sources. l
Office Seal: Signature of Principal / Dean / Registrar
Date:- ______________
Place:-_____________
SPECIMEN COPY OF EX-SERVICEMEN CERTIFICATE
EX-SERVICEMEN CERTIFICATE
(In lieu of Discharge Book)
1. Type of Service (Army, Navy or Air Force) : _______________________________________
2. Service No. : _______________________________________
3. Rank : _______________________________________
4. Name & Initials : _______________________________________
5. Trade : _______________________________________
6. Date of enrolment : _______________________________________
7. Date of Discharge : _______________________________________
8. Reason for Discharge : _______________________________________
9. Duration/Length of Service : _______________________________________
10. Regular : _______________________________________
Reserve
11. ESM died on (if applicable) : _______________________________________
12. Cause of death & : _______________________________________
Whether Attributable
13. Particulars of dependent children:-
Sl. No. Name Gender Date of Birth
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
It is certified that the above information is duly checked from the discharge book of Ex-servicemen and found to be correct.
Office Seal: Dir RSB/ZSB/OI/C Record Office
Date: ________________________
Place: ______________________
PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
OFFICE COPY
Your Renewal form dated_________ has been received on__________. The application will be examined for eligibility. The dak receipt number ____________ is to be mentioned for further correspondence with this office.
Office Seal: (Signature of RSB)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
STUDENT COPY
Your Renewal form dated_________ has been received on__________. The application will be examined for eligibility. The dak receipt number ____________ is to be mentioned for further correspondence with this office.
Office Seal: (Signature of RSB)
Note: This copy duly stamped and signed by RSB given to the student by hand or by post.
Selection Serial Number......................
PROFORMA FOR RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP UNDER PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
(To be send only if selected for scholarship)
1. Name of the applicant (Ward/widow):
2. Selection serial No. given by KSB:
3. Particular of ESM:
Name of ESM
Rank
Service Number
4. Present address (where you want your letter is to be sent)
(To be filled up only in case of change from previous address or write N / A)
House No.
Street No. & Name
Tehsil & Post
Distt
RSB
Pin Code
5. Details of Bank account of SBI or PNB for Electronic Clearing Services ((PLEASE ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF PASS BOOK, CROSSED BLANK CHEQUE SHOWING YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE FORWARDED, EVEN IT IS SUBMITTED EARLIER).
Name of account holder
and account number
Place: ________________________________
Date: Full Name & Signature of the ward / widow
It is certify that the information submitted by my child / Self is correct.
Place : _____________________________
Date : Full Name & Signature of the Parent
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
SPECIMEN COPY OF BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE FOR RENEWAL
CERTIFICATE FOR RENEWAL OF PM SCHOLARSHIP
1. It Is certified that Ms. / Mr ._____________________ is a Bonafide student of __________________________________ college. His / Her roll number is __________ and he / she is studying in the I / II / III / IV / V year or ______ semester of the two / three / four / five years _______________ course in ____________________ branch (if any). He / she had joined this college in the academic year 20___ - ___ and the course will be completed in the month of ____________ 20___ - ___.
2. This is also certified that Ms. / Mr. ___________________________
__________ has successfully completed his / her 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th year and scored ________ % / Grade__________ (Total marks obtained were _____________ out of ____________) and he / she is continuing the course in 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th year .
Office Seal:
Signature of Principal / Dean / Registrar
Date: ________________
Place: _______________
CHECKLIST FOR RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED:
(a) A Bonafide certificate from the College/Institute indicating that the candidate continues to study in the subject course and showing his / her percentage of marks for which the Prime Minister’s Scholarship has been sought (As per the specimen attach).
(b) Candidate to attach a self addressed envelope, duly stamped to receive the acknowledgement of renewal form by post.
________________________________
Full Name & Signature of the Candidate
DEPTT OF SAINIK WALFARE/RAJYA SAINIK BOARDS
Sl No Address of RSB For Detail, Pl contact RSB
1 ANDAMAN & NICOBAR
ISLANDS (UT) Col KV Cherian (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board
A & N Administration, Secretariat
Port Blair - 744 101 Port Blair-
03192-235621 (O)
03192-235621(F)
03192-320360 (R)
09434281518 (M)
secrsbandnic@gmail.com
2 ANDHRA PRADESH Brig CS Vidyasagar (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Block IV, II Floor, Gruhakalpa Complex, MJ Road, Nampally, Hyderabad - 500 001 Hyderabad
040-24736890 (O)
040-27990144 (R)
040-24747991 (F)
09440401470 (M)
apsainik@gmail.com
3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH Shri K Kholie
Director
Dte of Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh, New Itanagar-791110 Itanagar-
0360-2212282 (O)
0360-2290778 (R)
0360-2212282 (F)
0360-2213615 (F)
09436041927 (M)
4 ASSAM
Cmde K C Choudhury (Retd)
Director
Dte of Sainik Welfare, Sainik Bhavan, Lachit Nagar
Guwahati - 781 007
Guwahati-
0361-2522229 (O)
0361-2412196 (R)
0361-2522229 (F)
dkc2000@rediffmail.com
5 BIHAR
Shri Md. Saood, BAS
Director
Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya
Home Deptt, Old Secretariat Barrack No.10, Patna – 800015
Patna
0612-2217301 (O)
0612-2217301 (F)
0612-2280333 (R)
6 CHANDIGARH (UT) Lt Col Raj Kumar Singh (Retd)
Zila Sainik Welfare Officer
Zila Sainik Welfare Office (UT)
Opposite Aroma Hotel, Sector-21-D, Chandigarh - 160 022 Chandigarh
0172-2701947 (O)
0172-2700317 (O)
0172-2726325 (F)
0172-2721064 (R)
09888880566 (M)
zswochd@gmail.com
7 CHHATTISGARH Col K L Yadav (Offg) (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare, CG
Near Collectorate Parisar, Behind Home Guard Office
Raipur - 492 001 Raipur
0771-2445165 (O)
0771-2427449 (O)
0771-2352529 (R)
0771-2420084 (F)
09893164219 (M)
dsw.cg@nic.in
8 DELHI Gp Capt RK Sharma (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board
Opp Tis Hazari Court
No.1, Rajpur Road, Delhi-110 054 Delhi-
011-23991876 (F)
011-23969260 (O)
09818953191 (M)
rsbdelhi@nic.in
9 GOA Maj Venugopal Nair (Retd)
Secretary
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Collectorate Building
Panaji - 403 001 Panaji
0832-2227138 (O)
0832-2443236 (R)
0832-2227138 (F)
09420686834 (M)
secyrsbgoa@gmail.com
10 GUJARAT Lt Col Kishor Sinh Gohil (Retd)
Director
Distt Sainik Welfare office & Resettlement, Bachat Bhawan, Ground Floor, Opp - Jyoti Sangh, Relief Road, Ahmedabad-380001 Gandhinagar
079-23251295 (O)
079-23251296 (O)
079-23251298 (O)
079-23251294 (F)
079-23245346 (R)
079-25508539 (O)
rsb_guj@rediffmail.com
11 HARYANA Brig KS Budhwar (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board
Sainik Bhawan, Sector 12, Shaheed Capt Rohit Kaushal Marg, Panchkula - 134 109 Panchkula
0172-2560462 (O)
0172-2562102 (R)
0172-2560462 (F)
0172-2560321 (O)
09888527189 (M)
sainikparivar@yahoo.com
12 HIMACHAL PRADESH Maj Jogi Dass Mankotia (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Govt of Himachal Pradesh
Hamirpur - 177 001 Hamirpur-
01972-221854 (O)
01972-224659 (O)
01972-225961 (R)
01972-225643 (F)
09418090708 (M)
13 JAMMU AND KASHMIR Brig RS Langeh, VSM (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Ambphalla, Jammu - 180005 Jammu
0191-2561547 (O)
0191-2465141 (R)
0191-2575362 (F)
09419180672 (M)
14 JHARKHAND Col AP Singh (Offg) (Retd)
Director
Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya
Ranchi (Jharkhand) Ranchi-
0651-2330178 (O)
0651-2330469 (R)
0651-2331434 (F)
09431105964 (M)
jharkhand_skn@yahoo.in
15 KARNATAKA Col CM Uthaiah (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement,
Fd Mshl KM Cariappa, Bhavan, No 58, Fd Mshl KM Cariappa Road, Bangalore - 560 025 Bangalore-
080-25589459 (O)
080-28445706 (R)
080-25589459 (F)
09886205130 (M)
sainikblr@rediffmail.com
16 KERALA Shri KK Govindan Nair
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 033 Thiruvananthapuram
0471-2304980 (O)
0471-2472401 (R)
0471-2304980 (F)
0471-2329279 (R)
govindan.nair@yahoo.com
17 MADHYA PRADESH Brig Pramod Kumar (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Southern Shopping Centre
Guru Teg Bahadur Complex, TT Nagar, New Market,
P.B.NO 364, Bhopal - 462 003 Bhopal-
0755-2553992 (O)
0755-2666081 (R)
0755-2577209 (F)
09993030601 (M)
dirrsb@mp.gov.in
18 MAHARASHTRA Col Suhas S Jatkar (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Maharashtra State ‘Raigad’, Opp National War Memorial, Solapur Road, Ghorpadi, Pune-411 001 Pune-
020-26332763 (O)
020-26332764 (O)
020-26850613 (F)
09422314276 (M)
dsw@mahasainik.com
19 MANIPUR
Lt Col H Sharat Singh (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board
Sainik Rest House
Opp. Lamphel Police Station, Imphal-795004
Imphal-
09862672547 (M)
20 MEGHALAYA Brig WJB Sturgeon, YSM, SM (Retd)
Director
Dte of Sainik Welfare
Public Service Commission Building Beyond DC Building
Shillong - 793 001 Shillong-
0364-2225613 (O)
0364-2536574 (R)
0364-2225613 (F)
09436101551 (M)
rsbmegha@rediff.com
21 MIZORAM Col John Zama, SM (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare & Res,
Tuikual ‘A’, PB No. 119
Aizawl - 796 001 Aizawl-
0389-2322732 (O)
0389-2322732 (F)
0389-2325811 (R)
09436142593 (M)
rsbmizoram@yahoo.in
22 NAGALAND Brig Brij Pal Singh (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Home Deptt, Home Br, Nagaland Civil Sectt., Kohima - 797 001 Kohima-
0370-2270029 (O)
0370-2270029 (F)
0370-2221991 (R)
09436830124 (M)
secyrsb-ngl@nic.in
23 ORISSA Col (Dr) DK Das (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Nageswar Tangi, Lewis Road, Bhubaneshwar-751002 Bhubaneshwar
0674-2432268 (O)
0674-2435998 (F)
0674-2721156 (R)
09937940807 (M)
rsbbbsr@gmail.com
24 PUDUCHERRY (UT) Col Jacob Mathen Anand (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Jawan Bhavan Complex, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudayanpet, Puducherry - 605 008 Puducherry
0413-2253107 (O)
0413-2250575 (F)
09443228260 (M)
dswpuducherry@gmail.com
25 PUNJAB Brig IS Gakhal (Retd)
Director
Dte of Sainik Welfare, Punjab
Punjab Sainik Bhawan, Sector 21-D, Chandigarh - 160 022 Chandigarh
0172-2701845 (O)
0172-2740991 (R)
0172-2707345 (F)
09814297113 (M)
dswpb@rediffmail.com
26 RAJASTHAN Col Phool Singh Mehla (Retd)
(Offg) Nideshak
Sainik Kalyan Vibhag
Secretariat Building, North Block, Jaipur - 302 005 Jaipur-
0141-2227897 (O)
0141-2227650 (F)
0141-2356464 (R)
09314933120 (M)
rajasthansainik@yahoo.com
27 SIKKIM Lt Col PB Gurung (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Paljor Stadium Road, Gangtok-737 101 Gangtok-
03592-202534 (O)
03592-221456 (O)
03592-202156 (R)
03592-221456 (F)
09434448861 (M)
28 TAMIL NADU Capt S M Aslam, (Retd)
Joint Director
Dte of Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare
22, Raja Muthiah Salai, Choolai
Chennai - 600 003 Chennai-
044-26691747 (O)
044-26691342 (O)
044-22331052 (R)
044-26691886 (F)
09444823182 (M)
mdossc@gmail.com
29 TRIPURA Lt Col Mohit Ghosh (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Nehru Office Complex, Gorkhabasti, P.O. Kunjaban, Agartala - 799 006 West Tripura Agartala
0381-2326507 (O)
0381-2323795 (F)
0381-2319005 (R)
09436510584 (M)
rsb.tripura@gmail.com
30 UTTAR PRADESH Shri AK Chaturvedi, PCS
(Additional Charge)
Director
Dte of Sainik Kalyan Evam Punarvas, Kariappa Bhawan, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow - 226 001 Lucknow-
0522-2625354 (O)
0522-2625354 (F)
0522-2305107 (F)
0522-2391701 (R)
09415404142 (M)
31 UTTARAKHAND Brig AN Bahuguna, KC, YSM, VSM (Retd)
Director
Nideshalaya Sainik Kalyan Uttarakhan, Kalidas marg
P O- Haathi Badkala
Dehradun - 248121 Dehradun-
0135-2744208 (O)
0135-2743773 (F)
0135-2741481 (O)
0135-2670813 (R)
09358254621 (M)
dskddn@gmail.com
32 WEST BENGAL Col PR Pal (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Block 'F'
(First Floor), Writers’ Building
Kolkata - 700 001 Kolkata-
033-22141347 (O)
033-22144643 (F)
033-22143220 (O)
09874535628 (M)
rajyasainikboardwestbengal@gmail.com
Note:
Dadar Nagar Haveli: ESM of these states can submit their Prime Minister application form to
Gujrat RSB.
Daman & Div
Lakshadweep: ESM of this state can submit their Prime Minister application form to Kerala RSB.
Jai Hind.
Reference advertisement regarding Kendriya Sainik Board Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme is appended below.
I tried to locate the application form for the scholarship on the website: http://mod.nic.in. It is very difficult to find it from that website.
I made a general search and found the brochure and the form is available at:Click Here
At this website click on PM'S Scholarship Scheme for wards of ex-servicemen/ widows to download the brochure and the application form.
Brig C Kamboi (Retd)
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PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
OFFICE COPY
Your Application Form dated_________ has been received on__________. The application will be examined for eligibility. The dak receipt number ____________ is to be mentioned for further correspondence with this office.
Office Seal: (Signature of RSB)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
STUDENT COPY
Your Application Form dated_________ has been received on__________. The application will be examined for eligibility. The dak receipt number ____________ is to be mentioned for further correspondence with this office.
Office Seal: (Signature of RSB)
Note: This copy duly stamped and signed by RSB given to the student by hand or by post. (Envelope enclosed along with the application may be used.)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
PM’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
FOR
DEPENDENT WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMEN / WIDOWS
Brochure-Cum-Application Form
For Academic Year 2009-10
Application Form consists of Col No 1 to 20, Renewal Form and list of RSB at state and UT level. (Brochure-Cum-Application consists of 31 pages)
KENDRIYA SAINIK BOARD
West Block-IV, Wing-VII, 2nd Floor
R K Puram, New Delhi-110066
Website: www.mod.nic.in
Tele : 011- 26715250
E-Mail : jdpmscholarshipksb@gmail.com
Note: This application form (page number 13 to 22 alongwith required documents only) is to be deposited by individual to RSB. Applications duly recommended by RSB’s shall only be considered by KSB. Therefore, candidates are advised not to forward applications direct to KSB as the same shall not be considered.
PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
1. Introduction.
To encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of ESM and their widows (below officer rank only) and dependent wards / widows of ex-servicemen who died in harness due to causes attributed to military service, irrespective of the rank, Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme has been introduced from the Academic year 2006-07.
2. Scholarships Available.
A total number of 4000 scholarships will be allotted.
3. Students eligible for the scholarship.
(a) Dependent wards of ex-servicemen and their widows (below officer rank only)
(b) Dependent Wards/widows of ex-servicemen who died in harness due to causes attributed to military service, irrespective of the rank.
(c) The scheme is open only for widows and wards of ESM.
Note: (i) The candidate irrespective of his marital status is eligible for PMSS. However, an earning / serving candidate is not eligible.
(ii) For dependent wards of widows and widows of personnel died in harness due to causes attributable as at (b), there will be no rank restriction.
4. How to Apply For Scholarship.
One candidate to submit only one application form for one course, if any candidate submit two application for more than one course, both the applications will be rejected. Forms are to be downloaded from the website www.mod.nic.in. Application forwarded on any other format will not be considered.
Application to be forwarded on plain A4 size paper (typed or handwritten) in the prescribed format duly completed in all respects with superscription on the envelope “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme.”
Documents to be attached alongwith PMSS application form are as follows:-
(a) Photocopy of ESM valid I card duly certified by RSB / ZSB.
(b) Extract of ESM discharge book as per specimen. (Refer page number 22)
(c) Matriculation certificate duly attested.
(d) Minimum Entry Qualification certificate duly attested. (10+2 Marksheet or full Graduation Marksheet which ever is applicable)
(e) Bonafide studentship certificate from Collage in original as per specimen. (Refer page number 21)
(f) Demand Draft of Rs. 30/- not made before 20th December 2009.
Note: Failure to attach any above mentioned documents / certificate will lead to rejection.
5. Selection Procedure.
Applications will be short listed based on Ex-servicemen category (as given in para 6) and percentage of marks obtained in minimum entry qualification (MEQ).
6. PRIORITY for Grant of Scholarship.
Order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under:-
Category 1 Wards/ widows of defence personnel killed in action.
Category 2 Wards of ex-servicemen disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to military service.
Category 3 Wards/widows of defence personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to military service.
Category 4 Wards/widows of Defence personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to military service.
Category 5 Wards of ex-servicemen in receipt of gallantry awards.
Category 6 Wards of ex-servicemen (PBOR).
7. Eligible Courses.
First year professional degree programme in BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B Ed, BBA, BCA, B Pharma, etc. duly recognized by the respective government regulatory bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India, UGC etc. The scheme is open for courses mentioned above in recognized institutions (in India only). Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme. Students getting stipend for the professional degree course are also not entitled. The candidates may avail only one time facility for first degree course (Professional) i.e. graduate level only under PMSS.
8. Scholarship for Integrated Courses.
The facility under PMSS is restricted for professional courses only duly recognized by the respective Government regulatory bodies such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India etc.
9. Minimum Eligible Marks in 10+2 or Graduation.
(Minimum Educational Qualification for Entry) should be 60%.
Minimum educational qualification (MEQ) for entry to different professional course is different e.g. for MBBS and B E it is 10+2 where as it is graduation for B Ed and MBA. A candidate must have minimum 60% marks in MEQ to be considered for scholarship.
10. Duration of Scholarship.
Two to five years as approved by the concerned regulatory body (Except one year for B Ed and five and half years for MBBS).
11. Amount of Scholarship.
a) The amount of scholarship would be as follows:
(i) Rs. 1250/- per month for boys Paid after successful completion of each
academic year.
(ii) Rs. 1500/- per month for girls
12. Renewal of Scholarship.
Candidate shall submit new Renewal Form along with two acknowledgement slip and Bonafide Certificate duly signed by the Principal / Dean / Registrar of the institution / college to the respective RSBs either in person or by post for renewal of scholarship for the subsequent academic year. RSBs will scrutinize and check the application forms and forward the same complete in all aspects to KSB immediately. RSBs will issue acknowledgement slip to the candidates at the time of submission of the application in person otherwise dispatch by post to them. Candidate to attach a self addressed envelope, duly stamped to receive the acknowledgement of renewal form by post. For easy comprehension an illustration has been given below:-
Student admitted in B Tech. September 2008
Marks in 10+2. 61%
Applied for PMSS. Before 31 December 2009
Finds his name in the list of 4000 successful candidates selected for grant of PMSS. June 2009
Applied for first renewal of Scholarship by submitting first year / first two semester result. October 2009
Granted first installment. December 2009
Applied for second renewal of Scholarship by submitting second year / second two semester result. October 2010
Granted second installment. December 2010
Applied for third renewal of Scholarship by submitting third year / third two semester result. October 2011
Granted third installment. December 2011
Applied for fourth renewal of Scholarship by submitting fourth year / fourth two semester result. October 2012
Granted fourth installment. December 2012
* Dates given above are to illustrate an example for easy comprehension and the same may not be quoted as authority.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PM’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
(a) “PM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME” is to be written in superscript on top of the Envelope for any correspondence with KSB & RSB.
(b) Checklist duly signed by student & parent is to be attached on the top of the application form.
(c) Applications alongwith relevant documents & certificates are to be deposited to respective Rajya Sainik Board, “latest by 15th Feb 2010. Incomplete application form and non submission of required document is liable to be rejected and will be returned unactioned. The application will be received by the RSBs and will be acknowledged with a seal and date of receipt.
(d) The concerned RSBs may scrutinise / check the application forms with regard to their eligibility criteria from all aspects prior to forward the same to KSB.
(e) Candidates and RSB’s to note that all applications received after the due date will not be considered and returned unactioned.
(f) List of selected candidates will be forwarded to RSBs after the merit list is finalized by the BOO at KSB.
(g) Three stamped (Rs. 5 each) blank envelopes of 27x12 cms and one stamped (Rs. 35) blank envelope of 35x25 cms are to be attached with each application so as to facilitate correspondence with the candidate by KSB/RSB.
(h) The scholarship is admissible for only two children of ESM. Particulars of all children should be indicated in column 17 of application form. This should be in uniformity with the discharge book / certificate of the ESM.
(i) The amount of scholarship, including any other scholarship or financial assistance from any other source will not exceed the total grant of assistance available under this scheme.
(j) The payment of scholarship will be granted after the successful completion of each academic year and on the submission of the renewal form (in original), as per the percentages mentioned in ‘Criteria for eligibility’. In case, KSB ask a student to submit the mark sheet for the full year, a student is liable to produce the same, failing which the scholarship will be held up.
(k) Candidature of a student shall stand automatically rejected if, at any stage, it is discovered that he / she has secured scholarship fraudulently by making false statement or misrepresentation of facts. Candidate shall have to refund the amount already given, if any.
(l) The attached photocopies of the supporting documents should be duly attested by gazetted officer (unattested documents will not be considered). In case of legally adopted son/daughter or child born after retirement, the certificates are to be attached with the application form duly attested by Secretary, RSB / ZSB.
(m) If the marks in the qualifying examination are expressed in grades only, then equivalent percentage (100 point scale) duly certified by the concerned college / Board must be furnished (RSB & KSB will not be calculating the percentage of marks).
(n) All candidates to open individual bank accounts in the nearest State Bank of India branch or Punjab National Bank which has “electronic clearance system” / Core Banking, to facilitate transfer of the scholarship amount. Account number of the sister concern bank will not be accepted. i.e State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, etc. Candidate to attach a attested photocopy of passbook, showing name and account number of the individual. A cancelled leaflet of a blank crossed cheque will duly authenticate the account number. A joint account with parent will also fulfill the requirement.
(o) The candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks at 10+2 / MEQ level or equivalent and have to secure minimum of 50% marks, uninterrupted for continuation of scholarship in every year for the duration of course up to a maximum period of 5 years as prescribed for that programme of study. A person granted scholarship for one programme would not be entitled for scholarship for another programme.
(p) In case of change of any address, course, college, it is to be intimated immediately to Kendriya Sainik Board & Rajya Sainik Board in writing. Always mention selection serial number, name of applicant and ESM particular for any correspondence with KSB & RSB after getting selected for the scholarship.
(q) The Ministry of Defence, Government of India can suitably modify these instructions to remove anomalies, if any, for successful implementation of the scheme, as may be necessary from time to time and will be applicable to all students under the scheme.
(r) Ex-servicemen entitlement will be governed as per the existing definition of ex-servicemen, as amended from time to time. The definition is available in the guide book available with the RSB/ZSB.
(s) The application form should be downloaded from the official website of MOD, i.e. www.mod.nic.in. The application form should be submitted to the respective Rajya Sainik Board, (List of RSBs is attached along with the brochure) duly completed, along with a Demand Draft (Repeat) Demand Draft only for Rs.30/- in favour of Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, payable at New Delhi. In case of any difficulty in obtaining the form, the same can be obtained from the Secretary / Director Rajya Sainik Board. The Demand Draft should not be issued before 20th December 2009 (the Demand Draft is not refundable in any case).
(t) While filling the application form, leave 1 (one) box blank between 2 (Two) words. Column wise guidelines are explained further for filling up the application form.
COLUMN WISE GUIDE LINES FOR FILLING UP OF APPLICATION FORM
(i) Column -1. Fill your name as in matriculation certificate only:-
(Not to be filled in any other format.)
1st Name A J A Y
Middle Name S I N G H
Surname R A N A
(ii) Column -2. Put a tick (√) mark as shown.
Male √ Female
(iii) Column – 3. Date of Birth as shown in matriculation certificate only. For Example:- (10 June 1982)
D D M M Y Y Y Y
1 0 0 6 1 9 8 2
(iv) Column – 4. Mention your Rajya Sainik Board and Zila Sainik Board name, from where your father / mother have registered and have obtained ex-servicemen / widow identity card.
(v) Column – 5. Write your permanent address and correspondence address in block letters.
(vi) Column – 6. Write phone number along with STD code and email ID for any query (email ID is must).
(vii) Column – 7. Category as per para 6 to be written (attach the required document, if any). Category 1 (One).
Category - 1 O N E
(viii) Column – 8. Full Particulars of Father/ Ex-Serviceman is to be mentioned as per the discharge book. A blank space to be provided between names. (Example: - KAMLESH CHANDRA CHOUDHURY)
K A M L E S H C H A N D R A C H O U D H U R Y
1 4 5 2 3 6 K
S E R G E A N T
A I R F O R C E
(ix) Column – 9. Details of 10+2 or MEQ. Leave blank space between words. Marks to be shown in words and figures.
a. Total Marks O N E T H O U S A N D
(in words) T W O H U N D R E D
(in figure) 1 2 0 0
b. Marks obtained N I N E H U N D R E D
(in words) F O R T Y
(in figure) 9 4 0
c. % of marks scored S E V E N T Y E I G H T
(in words) P O I N T T H I R T Y
T H R E E
(in figure) 7 8 . 3 3
(x) Column – 10. Tick as applicable.
Yes √ No
(xi) Column – 11. The student is to specify the course which he / she is presently studying. (Example:- B TECH)
B T E C H
(xii) Column – 12. Duration of the course both in numbers and figures to be mentioned. For example 5 years 6 months.
(In figure)
Y Y M M
0 5 0 6
(In word)
F I V E Y E A R S A N D S I X
M O N T H S
(xiii) Column – 13. Write date of commencement & completion of course as shown below:
(Course Commencement / Date of Admission)
D D M M Y Y Y Y
0 1 0 7 2 0 0 7
(Course completion)
D D M M Y Y Y Y
3 1 1 2 2 0 1 2
(xiv) Column - 14 Write the full name and address of the college with email ID and phone number of principal.
Name of Student A J A Y S I N G H R A N A
Roll No. 0 8 E A T I T 0 4 3
Name of College A J M E R I N S T I T U T E
O F T E C H N O L O G Y
Full Address P U S H K A R B Y P A S S A
of college J M E R
State R A J A S T H A N
Pin Code 3 0 5 0 0 4
Tel No. (with STD Code) 0 1 4 5 - 2 3 0 0 6 2 8
E-Mail ID (if any) a i t _ a j m e r @ r e d i f f m a i
l . c o M
College Website w w w . a i t a j m e r . c o m
(xv) Column - 15 Write the regulatory body of your college.
A I C T E
(xvi) Column – 16. Furnish the particulars of your all children as per specimen given:-
Sl. No. Name of Child Gender Date of Birth Age
1 Prakash Singh Rana M 10/10/1982 27 Years
2. Satish Singh Rana M 12/05/1984 25 Years
3. Ajay Singh Rana M 03/07/1987 22 Years
4. Komal Rana F 14/02/1989 20 Years
(xvii) Column – 17. Given details of the scholarship availed by your brother / sister in the past, if not availed write Not Applicable.
Sl. No. Selection Serial No. given by KSB Name of the brother/sister Course of Study Academic year in which applied Amount received so far
1. 6359 Satish Singh Rana B Tech 2007-09 15000
(xviii) Column - 18 Please write the full details of bank account of the student and attach the photocopy of passbook and cancelled cheque as required to verify the correctness of the account number (individual student account is preferred. However, a joint account with the father / mother is also accepted).
Name of account holder A J A Y S I N G H R A N A
Bank Name S T A T E B A N K O F I N D
I A
Branch Name A J M E R
Branch Address A J M E R I N S T I T U T E O F T
E C H N O L O G Y
State R A J A S T H A N
Bank Tel. No. 0 1 4 5 - 2 3 0 0 6 2 2
Branch Code 0 5 1 4
MICR (9 digit) No. 5 1 8 0 0 2 0 0 7
(PLEASE ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF CHEQUE & PASS BOOK)
Account No. 3 0 2 0 0 1 5 2 4 6 8
REPEAT
Account No. 3 0 2 0 0 1 5 2 4 6 8
(xix) Column – 19. Fill up attached Demand Draft particulars.
Issue D D M M Y Y Y Y
Demand Draft No. 0 2 3 1 5 0 Date 1 4 1 2 2 0 0 9
Amount (Rs.) in figure 3 0
Amount (Rs.) in word T H I R T Y
Issuing Bank Name S T A T E B A N K O F I N D I A
Issuing Bank Branch A J M E R
Note: Application form from page number 13 to 22 along with required documents only to be forwarded.
CHECK LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH
THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Candidates / ESM are to ensure that the following documents are attached (as applicable) along with the Application Form (non submission of these certificate will lead to rejection and application will be returned unactioned).
(a) Attested copy of Ex-Serviceman/Widow I-card issued by RSB/ZSB. This is an important document to be attached.
(b) Extract of ESM discharge book as per specimen.
(c) If child born after discharge then affidavit is to be submitted by ESM, that child is dependent on him and he / she is a ward of ESM.
(d) Additional Certificates – Attested copy of following documents.
(i) Category 1: Part II Order Equivalent of other
(ii) Category 2: Part II Order services i.e. Army /
(iii) Category 3: Part II Order Navy / Air Force
(iv) Category 4: Part II Order
(v) Category 5: Award Certificate
(e) Attested photocopy of matriculation or equivalent examination certificate for verification of date of birth.
(f) Attested photocopy of mark sheet of MEQ as applicable (e.g. 10 plus 2, graduation / diploma etc). In case the MEQ is graduation / diploma, then complete mark sheet is required to be submitted.
(g) In case of MBA/MCA applicants, attested copy of minimum entry qualification certificate. i.e Graduation
(h) Bonafide studentship certificate to be issued by Registrar/Dean/Principal of College/Institution pertaining to course for which scholarship is claimed (As per specimen attach).
(i) Demand Draft of Rs. 30/- (Rupees Thirty only) attached. (Application form without Demand Draft will not be processed and Demand Draft should not be made before 20th December 2009.)
(j) Photocopy of passbook showing name, account number with photograph of individual and cancelled leaflet cheque. (Scholarship will not be sent in absence of photocopy of passbook)
Date: _____________________
_______________________________
Place: ____________________ Full Name & Signature of Candidate
_______________________________________
Checked / counter singed by ESM / Widow
Selection Serial Number
(To be allotted by KSB) ......................
APPLICATION FOR PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE YEAR 200_ - ___.
Note: 1.) Please read column wise guide lines carefully before filing the application
2.) Application Form to be filled in Capital letters except email ID.
3.) Checklist must be attached on the top of application duly tick marked.
4.) One candidate to submit only one application form for one course.
1. NAME:-
First Name
Middle Name
Surname
Male Female
2. Put a tick mark (√)
3. Date of Birth (please attach proof of age) (i.e : Matriculation certificate)
DD MM Y Y Y Y
4. Your Rajya Sainik Board or Zila Sainik Board (Where ESM is registered and obtained Ex-servicemen Identity card)
RSB
ZSB
5. Full Address:
a) Present Correspondence Address: - (Where you want your letter to be sent in case of selection / rejection)
House No.
Street No. & Name
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
Tehsil
District
State
Pin Code
b) Permanent Address :-
House No.
Street No. & Name
Tehsil
District
State
Pin Code
6. Telephone Number.
STD Code
Land Line No.
Mobile No.
E-Mail (mandatory)
7. Ex-servicemen Category - (Mention category as per Para 6 of the brochure and attach supporting documents duly attested).
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
8. Ex-serviceman’s Particulars:-
a) Name of ex-serviceman
b) Service No.
c) Rank
d) Type of Service (Tick one) Army Air Force Navy
9. Details of MEQ / course for qualifying examination for scholarship (10+2/equivalent or minimum entry qualification)
a. Name of Course/MEQ
b. Year in which exam passed
c. Total Marks (in words)
(in figure)
d. Marks obtained (in words)
(in figure)
e. % of marks scored (in words)
(in figure)
10. Whether the applicant is in receipt of any other financial assistance/scholarship/ fellowship from any govt. / Private source for the course to which the scholarship applied for. If yes, then state the amount and source
Yes No
Amount
Source
11. Name of the Course
(as per specimen)
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
12. Duration of Course in Years in figure
and months
in words
13. Date of Commencement and Approximate Date of Completion.
D D M M Y Y Y Y
a) Course commenced on
D D M M Y Y Y Y
b) Course completion date
approximately
14. Details of College / Institute.
Name of Student
Roll No.
Name of College
Full Address
of college
State
Pin Code
Tel No. (with STD Code)
E-Mail ID (if any)
College Website
15. Regulatory bodies/ Council. (For example all engineering degrees and management degree courses are recognized by AICTE & UGC and all medical degree are recognized by Medical Council of India or Dental Council of India, specify as per case).
16. Furnish particulars of all children in order of age, as reflected in the discharge certificate or attached by the RSB/ZSB/Record Office.
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
Sl. No. Name of Child Gender Date of Birth
17. Details of brother/sister availing the PM’s Scholarship, if any. (Including yourself if granted earlier)
Sl. No. Selection Serial No. given by KSB Name of the brother/sister Course of Study Academic year in which applied Amount received so far
18. Details of Student’s Bank account for payment of Scholarship through Electronic Clearing Service.
Name of account holder
Bank Name
Branch Name
Branch Address
State
Bank Tel. No.
Branch Code
MICR (9 digit) No.
(PLEASE ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF CHEQUE & PASS BOOK)
Account No.
REPEAT
Account No.
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
19. Details of Demand Draft.
Issue D D M M Y Y Y Y
Demand Draft No. Date
Amount (Rs.) in figure
Amount (Rs.) in word
Issuing Bank Name
Issuing Bank Branch
20. Declaration: “Certified that the particulars given by me in the application are correct and any false statement made by us will disqualify me / my ward for award of PM’s Scholarship Scheme, besides recovery of scholarship already paid. I also undertake to abide by the conditions mentioned in the general instructions of the scheme.”
Place: (Signature of ward) ________________________
Date: (Full Name of Ward) _______________________
Place: (Signature of Parent) _______________________
Date: (Full Name of Parent) ______________________
CERTIFICATE FROM RSB / ZSB
“It is certified that PM Scholarship application form for academic year 20___ - ___ in respect of Mr. / Ms. __________________________________________________________
S/o / D/o Ex -____________________________________________________ has been checked, found correct as per check list provided by KSB and the applicant is eligible to apply as per rules of the scheme”.
Office seal: Director, RSB / ZSB
Place : ________________
Date : ________________
SPECIMEN COPY OF BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE FOR PM SCHOLARSHIP
1. It is certified that Ms. / Mr ._____________________ is Bonafide student of __________________________________ college. His / Her roll number is __________ and he / she is studying in the I / II / III / IV / V year or ______ semester of the One / Two / Three / Four / five years _______________ course in ____________________ branch (if any). He / she has joined this college in the academic year 20___ - ___ and the course will be completed in the month of ____________ 20___ -___.
2. This is also certified that _____________ course is a professional degree course and this college is approved by ________________________________________________.
3. This is also certified that student is getting Rs.__________________ (If not getting write N/A) stipend from this Institute / College or any other sources. l
Office Seal: Signature of Principal / Dean / Registrar
Date:- ______________
Place:-_____________
SPECIMEN COPY OF EX-SERVICEMEN CERTIFICATE
EX-SERVICEMEN CERTIFICATE
(In lieu of Discharge Book)
1. Type of Service (Army, Navy or Air Force) : _______________________________________
2. Service No. : _______________________________________
3. Rank : _______________________________________
4. Name & Initials : _______________________________________
5. Trade : _______________________________________
6. Date of enrolment : _______________________________________
7. Date of Discharge : _______________________________________
8. Reason for Discharge : _______________________________________
9. Duration/Length of Service : _______________________________________
10. Regular : _______________________________________
Reserve
11. ESM died on (if applicable) : _______________________________________
12. Cause of death & : _______________________________________
Whether Attributable
13. Particulars of dependent children:-
Sl. No. Name Gender Date of Birth
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
It is certified that the above information is duly checked from the discharge book of Ex-servicemen and found to be correct.
Office Seal: Dir RSB/ZSB/OI/C Record Office
Date: ________________________
Place: ______________________
PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
OFFICE COPY
Your Renewal form dated_________ has been received on__________. The application will be examined for eligibility. The dak receipt number ____________ is to be mentioned for further correspondence with this office.
Office Seal: (Signature of RSB)
Tear off Tear off
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
STUDENT COPY
Your Renewal form dated_________ has been received on__________. The application will be examined for eligibility. The dak receipt number ____________ is to be mentioned for further correspondence with this office.
Office Seal: (Signature of RSB)
Note: This copy duly stamped and signed by RSB given to the student by hand or by post.
Selection Serial Number......................
PROFORMA FOR RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP UNDER PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
(To be send only if selected for scholarship)
1. Name of the applicant (Ward/widow):
2. Selection serial No. given by KSB:
3. Particular of ESM:
Name of ESM
Rank
Service Number
4. Present address (where you want your letter is to be sent)
(To be filled up only in case of change from previous address or write N / A)
House No.
Street No. & Name
Tehsil & Post
Distt
RSB
Pin Code
5. Details of Bank account of SBI or PNB for Electronic Clearing Services ((PLEASE ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF PASS BOOK, CROSSED BLANK CHEQUE SHOWING YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE FORWARDED, EVEN IT IS SUBMITTED EARLIER).
Name of account holder
and account number
Place: ________________________________
Date: Full Name & Signature of the ward / widow
It is certify that the information submitted by my child / Self is correct.
Place : _____________________________
Date : Full Name & Signature of the Parent
LEAVE BLANK SPACE BETWEEN WORDS
SPECIMEN COPY OF BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE FOR RENEWAL
CERTIFICATE FOR RENEWAL OF PM SCHOLARSHIP
1. It Is certified that Ms. / Mr ._____________________ is a Bonafide student of __________________________________ college. His / Her roll number is __________ and he / she is studying in the I / II / III / IV / V year or ______ semester of the two / three / four / five years _______________ course in ____________________ branch (if any). He / she had joined this college in the academic year 20___ - ___ and the course will be completed in the month of ____________ 20___ - ___.
2. This is also certified that Ms. / Mr. ___________________________
__________ has successfully completed his / her 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th year and scored ________ % / Grade__________ (Total marks obtained were _____________ out of ____________) and he / she is continuing the course in 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th year .
Office Seal:
Signature of Principal / Dean / Registrar
Date: ________________
Place: _______________
CHECKLIST FOR RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED:
(a) A Bonafide certificate from the College/Institute indicating that the candidate continues to study in the subject course and showing his / her percentage of marks for which the Prime Minister’s Scholarship has been sought (As per the specimen attach).
(b) Candidate to attach a self addressed envelope, duly stamped to receive the acknowledgement of renewal form by post.
________________________________
Full Name & Signature of the Candidate
DEPTT OF SAINIK WALFARE/RAJYA SAINIK BOARDS
Sl No Address of RSB For Detail, Pl contact RSB
1 ANDAMAN & NICOBAR
ISLANDS (UT) Col KV Cherian (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board
A & N Administration, Secretariat
Port Blair - 744 101 Port Blair-
03192-235621 (O)
03192-235621(F)
03192-320360 (R)
09434281518 (M)
secrsbandnic@gmail.com
2 ANDHRA PRADESH Brig CS Vidyasagar (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Block IV, II Floor, Gruhakalpa Complex, MJ Road, Nampally, Hyderabad - 500 001 Hyderabad
040-24736890 (O)
040-27990144 (R)
040-24747991 (F)
09440401470 (M)
apsainik@gmail.com
3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH Shri K Kholie
Director
Dte of Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh, New Itanagar-791110 Itanagar-
0360-2212282 (O)
0360-2290778 (R)
0360-2212282 (F)
0360-2213615 (F)
09436041927 (M)
4 ASSAM
Cmde K C Choudhury (Retd)
Director
Dte of Sainik Welfare, Sainik Bhavan, Lachit Nagar
Guwahati - 781 007
Guwahati-
0361-2522229 (O)
0361-2412196 (R)
0361-2522229 (F)
dkc2000@rediffmail.com
5 BIHAR
Shri Md. Saood, BAS
Director
Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya
Home Deptt, Old Secretariat Barrack No.10, Patna – 800015
Patna
0612-2217301 (O)
0612-2217301 (F)
0612-2280333 (R)
6 CHANDIGARH (UT) Lt Col Raj Kumar Singh (Retd)
Zila Sainik Welfare Officer
Zila Sainik Welfare Office (UT)
Opposite Aroma Hotel, Sector-21-D, Chandigarh - 160 022 Chandigarh
0172-2701947 (O)
0172-2700317 (O)
0172-2726325 (F)
0172-2721064 (R)
09888880566 (M)
zswochd@gmail.com
7 CHHATTISGARH Col K L Yadav (Offg) (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare, CG
Near Collectorate Parisar, Behind Home Guard Office
Raipur - 492 001 Raipur
0771-2445165 (O)
0771-2427449 (O)
0771-2352529 (R)
0771-2420084 (F)
09893164219 (M)
dsw.cg@nic.in
8 DELHI Gp Capt RK Sharma (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board
Opp Tis Hazari Court
No.1, Rajpur Road, Delhi-110 054 Delhi-
011-23991876 (F)
011-23969260 (O)
09818953191 (M)
rsbdelhi@nic.in
9 GOA Maj Venugopal Nair (Retd)
Secretary
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Collectorate Building
Panaji - 403 001 Panaji
0832-2227138 (O)
0832-2443236 (R)
0832-2227138 (F)
09420686834 (M)
secyrsbgoa@gmail.com
10 GUJARAT Lt Col Kishor Sinh Gohil (Retd)
Director
Distt Sainik Welfare office & Resettlement, Bachat Bhawan, Ground Floor, Opp - Jyoti Sangh, Relief Road, Ahmedabad-380001 Gandhinagar
079-23251295 (O)
079-23251296 (O)
079-23251298 (O)
079-23251294 (F)
079-23245346 (R)
079-25508539 (O)
rsb_guj@rediffmail.com
11 HARYANA Brig KS Budhwar (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board
Sainik Bhawan, Sector 12, Shaheed Capt Rohit Kaushal Marg, Panchkula - 134 109 Panchkula
0172-2560462 (O)
0172-2562102 (R)
0172-2560462 (F)
0172-2560321 (O)
09888527189 (M)
sainikparivar@yahoo.com
12 HIMACHAL PRADESH Maj Jogi Dass Mankotia (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Govt of Himachal Pradesh
Hamirpur - 177 001 Hamirpur-
01972-221854 (O)
01972-224659 (O)
01972-225961 (R)
01972-225643 (F)
09418090708 (M)
13 JAMMU AND KASHMIR Brig RS Langeh, VSM (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Ambphalla, Jammu - 180005 Jammu
0191-2561547 (O)
0191-2465141 (R)
0191-2575362 (F)
09419180672 (M)
14 JHARKHAND Col AP Singh (Offg) (Retd)
Director
Sainik Kalyan Nideshalaya
Ranchi (Jharkhand) Ranchi-
0651-2330178 (O)
0651-2330469 (R)
0651-2331434 (F)
09431105964 (M)
jharkhand_skn@yahoo.in
15 KARNATAKA Col CM Uthaiah (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement,
Fd Mshl KM Cariappa, Bhavan, No 58, Fd Mshl KM Cariappa Road, Bangalore - 560 025 Bangalore-
080-25589459 (O)
080-28445706 (R)
080-25589459 (F)
09886205130 (M)
sainikblr@rediffmail.com
16 KERALA Shri KK Govindan Nair
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 033 Thiruvananthapuram
0471-2304980 (O)
0471-2472401 (R)
0471-2304980 (F)
0471-2329279 (R)
govindan.nair@yahoo.com
17 MADHYA PRADESH Brig Pramod Kumar (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Southern Shopping Centre
Guru Teg Bahadur Complex, TT Nagar, New Market,
P.B.NO 364, Bhopal - 462 003 Bhopal-
0755-2553992 (O)
0755-2666081 (R)
0755-2577209 (F)
09993030601 (M)
dirrsb@mp.gov.in
18 MAHARASHTRA Col Suhas S Jatkar (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Maharashtra State ‘Raigad’, Opp National War Memorial, Solapur Road, Ghorpadi, Pune-411 001 Pune-
020-26332763 (O)
020-26332764 (O)
020-26850613 (F)
09422314276 (M)
dsw@mahasainik.com
19 MANIPUR
Lt Col H Sharat Singh (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board
Sainik Rest House
Opp. Lamphel Police Station, Imphal-795004
Imphal-
09862672547 (M)
20 MEGHALAYA Brig WJB Sturgeon, YSM, SM (Retd)
Director
Dte of Sainik Welfare
Public Service Commission Building Beyond DC Building
Shillong - 793 001 Shillong-
0364-2225613 (O)
0364-2536574 (R)
0364-2225613 (F)
09436101551 (M)
rsbmegha@rediff.com
21 MIZORAM Col John Zama, SM (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare & Res,
Tuikual ‘A’, PB No. 119
Aizawl - 796 001 Aizawl-
0389-2322732 (O)
0389-2322732 (F)
0389-2325811 (R)
09436142593 (M)
rsbmizoram@yahoo.in
22 NAGALAND Brig Brij Pal Singh (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Home Deptt, Home Br, Nagaland Civil Sectt., Kohima - 797 001 Kohima-
0370-2270029 (O)
0370-2270029 (F)
0370-2221991 (R)
09436830124 (M)
secyrsb-ngl@nic.in
23 ORISSA Col (Dr) DK Das (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Nageswar Tangi, Lewis Road, Bhubaneshwar-751002 Bhubaneshwar
0674-2432268 (O)
0674-2435998 (F)
0674-2721156 (R)
09937940807 (M)
rsbbbsr@gmail.com
24 PUDUCHERRY (UT) Col Jacob Mathen Anand (Retd)
Director
Deptt of Sainik Welfare
Jawan Bhavan Complex, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudayanpet, Puducherry - 605 008 Puducherry
0413-2253107 (O)
0413-2250575 (F)
09443228260 (M)
dswpuducherry@gmail.com
25 PUNJAB Brig IS Gakhal (Retd)
Director
Dte of Sainik Welfare, Punjab
Punjab Sainik Bhawan, Sector 21-D, Chandigarh - 160 022 Chandigarh
0172-2701845 (O)
0172-2740991 (R)
0172-2707345 (F)
09814297113 (M)
dswpb@rediffmail.com
26 RAJASTHAN Col Phool Singh Mehla (Retd)
(Offg) Nideshak
Sainik Kalyan Vibhag
Secretariat Building, North Block, Jaipur - 302 005 Jaipur-
0141-2227897 (O)
0141-2227650 (F)
0141-2356464 (R)
09314933120 (M)
rajasthansainik@yahoo.com
27 SIKKIM Lt Col PB Gurung (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Paljor Stadium Road, Gangtok-737 101 Gangtok-
03592-202534 (O)
03592-221456 (O)
03592-202156 (R)
03592-221456 (F)
09434448861 (M)
28 TAMIL NADU Capt S M Aslam, (Retd)
Joint Director
Dte of Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare
22, Raja Muthiah Salai, Choolai
Chennai - 600 003 Chennai-
044-26691747 (O)
044-26691342 (O)
044-22331052 (R)
044-26691886 (F)
09444823182 (M)
mdossc@gmail.com
29 TRIPURA Lt Col Mohit Ghosh (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Nehru Office Complex, Gorkhabasti, P.O. Kunjaban, Agartala - 799 006 West Tripura Agartala
0381-2326507 (O)
0381-2323795 (F)
0381-2319005 (R)
09436510584 (M)
rsb.tripura@gmail.com
30 UTTAR PRADESH Shri AK Chaturvedi, PCS
(Additional Charge)
Director
Dte of Sainik Kalyan Evam Punarvas, Kariappa Bhawan, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow - 226 001 Lucknow-
0522-2625354 (O)
0522-2625354 (F)
0522-2305107 (F)
0522-2391701 (R)
09415404142 (M)
31 UTTARAKHAND Brig AN Bahuguna, KC, YSM, VSM (Retd)
Director
Nideshalaya Sainik Kalyan Uttarakhan, Kalidas marg
P O- Haathi Badkala
Dehradun - 248121 Dehradun-
0135-2744208 (O)
0135-2743773 (F)
0135-2741481 (O)
0135-2670813 (R)
09358254621 (M)
dskddn@gmail.com
32 WEST BENGAL Col PR Pal (Retd)
Secretary
Rajya Sainik Board, Block 'F'
(First Floor), Writers’ Building
Kolkata - 700 001 Kolkata-
033-22141347 (O)
033-22144643 (F)
033-22143220 (O)
09874535628 (M)
rajyasainikboardwestbengal@gmail.com
Note:
Dadar Nagar Haveli: ESM of these states can submit their Prime Minister application form to
Gujrat RSB.
Daman & Div
Lakshadweep: ESM of this state can submit their Prime Minister application form to Kerala RSB.
New Members from Himachal..Thanks to Veteran Patial
From: RS PATIAL spatial@yahoo.co.uk
Sent: 06 January 2010 15:34
To: Brig CS Kamboj
Cc: Cdr Kali Das Amb; Ch ERA Satish Sharma Dehra 9418831652; PO MA Anil Tahkur Civil Hosp Dehra 9418025433; Karamjeet Motors Mehatpur Una
Subject: Enrolment of New Members from Himachal Pradesh
Dear Brig Kamboj,
I have enrolled follwing members into the IESM from 16 Dec till date:
1. Captain (IN) Mehar Singh Kanwar
2. Lt Cdr Kali Das
3. Lt Cdr Manmohan Singh
4. MCPO (Mech-AR) Rattan Lal
5. Master Chief (APH) Rajbir Singh Kandal
6. MCPO Ishwar Dutt Sharma
7. MCPO Kamal Nain
8. MCPO AAR Jagdeep Kumar
9. MCPO GD Wasdev
10. CPO (A)(PH) Ashok Kumar
11. CPO SS Verma
12. CPO (ELP) Shiv Kumar
13. CPO Rajesh Kumar
14. CPO Kartar Singh
15. CH (ELP) Karnail Singh
16. MCPO Satish Kumar
17. CPO (AO) Manoj Kumar Patial
18. CPO (ALR) Rajendera Singh Rana
19. CPO WTR Pardeep Kumar
20. PO MA Bhagat Ram Patial
21. PO MA Anil Kumar Thakur
22. PO EL(R) RC Chauhan
23. PO Mukesh Rana
24. PO Rattan Chand
25. PO Baldev Prakash Bhardwaj
26. L/S PTI Pradeep Kumar
27. L/S Jagdish Sharma
28 JWO MC Rajput
29. Sub Roshan Singh Patial JC-21266
30. Ris Ram Singh Patial JC 50151
31. Hon/Sub Maj Malkiat Singh Sandal
32. Hon/Naib Sub Raghunath Kaul
33. Dfr Pritam Singh
34. Hav Madan Singh Patial
35. Hav Surjeet Singh
36. Hav Arun Kumar Sethi
37. Hav Malkiat Singh
38. Hav Des Raj
39. Lance Dfr Shakti Chand
40. Nk Dilbaug Singh Patial
41. Nk Ram Krishan Patial
42. Smt Santo W/O late L/Nk Nika Singh
43. Sep Sukh dev Sharma (NO MP-46)
44. Sep Rameshwar Sharma
45. Sep Jaswant Singh
Sent: 06 January 2010 15:34
To: Brig CS Kamboj
Cc: Cdr Kali Das Amb; Ch ERA Satish Sharma Dehra 9418831652; PO MA Anil Tahkur Civil Hosp Dehra 9418025433; Karamjeet Motors Mehatpur Una
Subject: Enrolment of New Members from Himachal Pradesh
Dear Brig Kamboj,
I have enrolled follwing members into the IESM from 16 Dec till date:
1. Captain (IN) Mehar Singh Kanwar
2. Lt Cdr Kali Das
3. Lt Cdr Manmohan Singh
4. MCPO (Mech-AR) Rattan Lal
5. Master Chief (APH) Rajbir Singh Kandal
6. MCPO Ishwar Dutt Sharma
7. MCPO Kamal Nain
8. MCPO AAR Jagdeep Kumar
9. MCPO GD Wasdev
10. CPO (A)(PH) Ashok Kumar
11. CPO SS Verma
12. CPO (ELP) Shiv Kumar
13. CPO Rajesh Kumar
14. CPO Kartar Singh
15. CH (ELP) Karnail Singh
16. MCPO Satish Kumar
17. CPO (AO) Manoj Kumar Patial
18. CPO (ALR) Rajendera Singh Rana
19. CPO WTR Pardeep Kumar
20. PO MA Bhagat Ram Patial
21. PO MA Anil Kumar Thakur
22. PO EL(R) RC Chauhan
23. PO Mukesh Rana
24. PO Rattan Chand
25. PO Baldev Prakash Bhardwaj
26. L/S PTI Pradeep Kumar
27. L/S Jagdish Sharma
28 JWO MC Rajput
29. Sub Roshan Singh Patial JC-21266
30. Ris Ram Singh Patial JC 50151
31. Hon/Sub Maj Malkiat Singh Sandal
32. Hon/Naib Sub Raghunath Kaul
33. Dfr Pritam Singh
34. Hav Madan Singh Patial
35. Hav Surjeet Singh
36. Hav Arun Kumar Sethi
37. Hav Malkiat Singh
38. Hav Des Raj
39. Lance Dfr Shakti Chand
40. Nk Dilbaug Singh Patial
41. Nk Ram Krishan Patial
42. Smt Santo W/O late L/Nk Nika Singh
43. Sep Sukh dev Sharma (NO MP-46)
44. Sep Rameshwar Sharma
45. Sep Jaswant Singh
Mail from Col RP Chaturvedi
That Generals just need to send a chit to get medicines, and you got to be a Brigadier to be heard, is one of the 'net fallacies'. Now being closely involved in the ECHS work as part of the IESM ECHS Division, I know of THESE ranks also having multifareous issues with the ECHS working. In Noida, I have seen very many of them stand in queue like everyone else.So its not a correct observation.
What I wish to reiterate IS despite being concerned with eking out a living, WE ourselves will need to work out a solution. Its NOT a blogging exercise. Crib we can. Identify we can. BUT just casting aspersions - even on brother veterans/ chiefs will NOT have the problem solved.
Particularly wrt Secunderabad, I am copying this mail to Veteran Avula Bhushan, our PLC member at Secunderabad, based on whose inputs I had mentioned user confidence at that Polyclinic, to see if I had got it wrong. If not, things have obviously improved.
What I wish to reiterate IS despite being concerned with eking out a living, WE ourselves will need to work out a solution. Its NOT a blogging exercise. Crib we can. Identify we can. BUT just casting aspersions - even on brother veterans/ chiefs will NOT have the problem solved.
Particularly wrt Secunderabad, I am copying this mail to Veteran Avula Bhushan, our PLC member at Secunderabad, based on whose inputs I had mentioned user confidence at that Polyclinic, to see if I had got it wrong. If not, things have obviously improved.
Mail from Carl Gomes about ECHS polyclinics
Jan 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Carl Gomes wrote:
At the outset let me state that we are fooling ourselves by referring to these ‘units’ as polyclinics, when they barely qualify as primary health centres. By definition, a polyclinic should have at least a few basic specialities like cardiology, ENT, orthopaedics, gynaecology, medicine plus a dentist’s chair – forget the super specialities. The polyclinic in the suburb of Kanjur of Bombay boasts of one GP and an occasional dentist, two pharmacists, a peon and a female attendant who doubles as the receptionist and nurse. There is no nurse or nursing assistant and the lone GP is doing a brave job handling the large number of patients on ‘sick parade’. To make matters worse, even those who only come to collect their monthly quota of medicines (but have no need for a consultation) are compelled to “consult’ the doctor, just to get a prescription for medicines that have been already prescribed by a specialist. This further reduces the time that the doctor can spend with genuine patients
There is no waiting room – just a dozen cane chairs scattered in the verandah at the entrance where the receptionist sits. One is forced to wait for one’s turn by propping up the walls of the corridor opposite the consulting room or pharmacy. I understand the situation at New Bombay is even worse. If this is the condition of the ECHS in a Class A metropolis which is host to a Command HQ and an Area HQ, I wonder what it is like out in the smaller towns in the boondocks. So let us call a spade a spade and refer to it as a ECHS - PHC (ECHS - primary health centre).
Six or seven years into the scheme, proper PHCs (sorry polyclinics) should have been operational. In both these places, land is not a constraint: the Navy has more than adequate land where the present polyclinic is located. In fact, recently the Navy handed over a large parcel of land on which the CDA has built quarters for CGDA personnel in the same locality. In New Bombay, the CIDCO (equivalent of DDA) would be more than willing to provide land for the facility if asked. If Delhi and the NCR can have 5 or 6 polyclinics, there is no reason why Bombay and its suburbs cannot have one or two more. The Army has several pockets of land at Juhu, Santa Cruz, Malad, Kandivli that can be spared as they are lying unused. But this requires initiative of the Oi/c’s of the polyclinics who are largely lethargic.
The problems of Bombay are very unique. The peculiar geography throws up problems of jurisdiction and coverage which leads to arguments. At the end of the day, it is the poor ESM patient who is the sufferer as he is made to run from pillar to post. These and the solutions thereto are set out in the attachment(s) to this email – since I did not want to clutter up the text for those who are not interested. I would however suggest that you read it just to improve your general knowledge.
With regard to calling for volunteers at various centres, I agree with Anil Heble that this scheme was not set up as a “self help scheme”, even though it is a “self contributory” scheme. The scheme already has a consultative mechanism involving the user (ESM) built into it, which regrettably is not functional either due to ignorance or indifference. If this mandated consultative mechanism of advisory boards is activated and vigorously pursued by the Regional Centres it would adequately serve the purpose now being advocated by the ECHS Cell – there is no need for volunteers, who are in any case not entertained or encouraged by the Oi/c who considers them a hindrance.
There is also a need for the local formation HQs responsible to take a more proactive role in the running of the polyclinics by having monthly inspection visits and initiating action for improvement, apart from setting in motion the wheels for construction of proper infrastructure/facilities as per scales laid down.
Cheers,
CHG.
At the outset let me state that we are fooling ourselves by referring to these ‘units’ as polyclinics, when they barely qualify as primary health centres. By definition, a polyclinic should have at least a few basic specialities like cardiology, ENT, orthopaedics, gynaecology, medicine plus a dentist’s chair – forget the super specialities. The polyclinic in the suburb of Kanjur of Bombay boasts of one GP and an occasional dentist, two pharmacists, a peon and a female attendant who doubles as the receptionist and nurse. There is no nurse or nursing assistant and the lone GP is doing a brave job handling the large number of patients on ‘sick parade’. To make matters worse, even those who only come to collect their monthly quota of medicines (but have no need for a consultation) are compelled to “consult’ the doctor, just to get a prescription for medicines that have been already prescribed by a specialist. This further reduces the time that the doctor can spend with genuine patients
There is no waiting room – just a dozen cane chairs scattered in the verandah at the entrance where the receptionist sits. One is forced to wait for one’s turn by propping up the walls of the corridor opposite the consulting room or pharmacy. I understand the situation at New Bombay is even worse. If this is the condition of the ECHS in a Class A metropolis which is host to a Command HQ and an Area HQ, I wonder what it is like out in the smaller towns in the boondocks. So let us call a spade a spade and refer to it as a ECHS - PHC (ECHS - primary health centre).
Six or seven years into the scheme, proper PHCs (sorry polyclinics) should have been operational. In both these places, land is not a constraint: the Navy has more than adequate land where the present polyclinic is located. In fact, recently the Navy handed over a large parcel of land on which the CDA has built quarters for CGDA personnel in the same locality. In New Bombay, the CIDCO (equivalent of DDA) would be more than willing to provide land for the facility if asked. If Delhi and the NCR can have 5 or 6 polyclinics, there is no reason why Bombay and its suburbs cannot have one or two more. The Army has several pockets of land at Juhu, Santa Cruz, Malad, Kandivli that can be spared as they are lying unused. But this requires initiative of the Oi/c’s of the polyclinics who are largely lethargic.
The problems of Bombay are very unique. The peculiar geography throws up problems of jurisdiction and coverage which leads to arguments. At the end of the day, it is the poor ESM patient who is the sufferer as he is made to run from pillar to post. These and the solutions thereto are set out in the attachment(s) to this email – since I did not want to clutter up the text for those who are not interested. I would however suggest that you read it just to improve your general knowledge.
With regard to calling for volunteers at various centres, I agree with Anil Heble that this scheme was not set up as a “self help scheme”, even though it is a “self contributory” scheme. The scheme already has a consultative mechanism involving the user (ESM) built into it, which regrettably is not functional either due to ignorance or indifference. If this mandated consultative mechanism of advisory boards is activated and vigorously pursued by the Regional Centres it would adequately serve the purpose now being advocated by the ECHS Cell – there is no need for volunteers, who are in any case not entertained or encouraged by the Oi/c who considers them a hindrance.
There is also a need for the local formation HQs responsible to take a more proactive role in the running of the polyclinics by having monthly inspection visits and initiating action for improvement, apart from setting in motion the wheels for construction of proper infrastructure/facilities as per scales laid down.
Cheers,
CHG.
Healthcare in Mumbai
Col Sushil Chilimbi wrote:
Dear Sir,
Healthcare coverage of ESM in Mumbai needs to be crystallized further.
The major requirement of majority of ESM spread across Mumbai and beyond, up to Dahanu, Ambernath and Panvel is not polyclinics but immediate referral procedures for major healthcare problems at the nearest facility available. No ESM located at Vasai, Ambernath or Panvel would have the time or the inclination to waste his/her time for the quota of monthly medicines or the medical care available at the polyclinics. With the almost non available resources at the disposal of ECHS, polyclinics at best should be provided at the existing ESM enclaves.
If ECHS is to be of any use to a vast majority of ESM in Mumbai, empanelment of a large number of civilian medical establishments along the Western, Central and Harbour grids for cashless treatment is a must. CGHS, PSUs and even the State Govt has this arrangement for their employees. ECHS cannot be beggarly, if it has the commitment of our Govt, which claims to be' concerned' about the welfare of its soldiers!!
Warm regards.
Sushil.
Dear Sir,
Healthcare coverage of ESM in Mumbai needs to be crystallized further.
The major requirement of majority of ESM spread across Mumbai and beyond, up to Dahanu, Ambernath and Panvel is not polyclinics but immediate referral procedures for major healthcare problems at the nearest facility available. No ESM located at Vasai, Ambernath or Panvel would have the time or the inclination to waste his/her time for the quota of monthly medicines or the medical care available at the polyclinics. With the almost non available resources at the disposal of ECHS, polyclinics at best should be provided at the existing ESM enclaves.
If ECHS is to be of any use to a vast majority of ESM in Mumbai, empanelment of a large number of civilian medical establishments along the Western, Central and Harbour grids for cashless treatment is a must. CGHS, PSUs and even the State Govt has this arrangement for their employees. ECHS cannot be beggarly, if it has the commitment of our Govt, which claims to be' concerned' about the welfare of its soldiers!!
Warm regards.
Sushil.
New Members of IESM
We welcome the following ESM who joined the IESM family.
1.Col Mukesh Sharma Noida 100
2.Vice Admiral Vijay S Mathur Delhi 100
3.Lt Col P K Gaba New Delhi 100
4.NK S VenkatesanBanglore 10
1.Col Mukesh Sharma Noida 100
2.Vice Admiral Vijay S Mathur Delhi 100
3.Lt Col P K Gaba New Delhi 100
4.NK S VenkatesanBanglore 10
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