Commandant (Welfare) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Directorate will now take care of all kinds of issues related to the veterans of the force. He has been designated as Commandant (Welfare/Veterans). This was announced by the Director General of CRPF , Kuldiep Singh in New Delhi today. CRPF veterans were honoured during a Veterans Day function organised at Shaurya Officer’s Institute in Vasant Kunj.
DG , CRPF also informed that a nodal officer has been designated in all Group Centres to address the issues of next of kin (NOK) of Bravehearts who made supreme sacrifice at the altar of duty. These nodal officers will also cater to the needs of veterans from now on. For reaching out to the Force instantly, a dedicated helpline (011-24369541) has been also announced and it is started at the CRPF Directorate. Shri Singh also informed that hospitals of all formations have been directed to provide free medical consultation and first aid to all the veterans and their dependents.
It was in the year 2021 that the CRPF dedicated a day to celebrate and acknowledge the invaluable services rendered by the veterans of the force which has not just earned laurels for the country but also been instrumental in establishing CRPF as the most dependable force in the matters of internal security. The occasion had the august presence of serving, retired officers and men of the force residing in Delhi NCR. According to a press release, the Veterans Day is also being celebrated across all the more than 40 Group Centres of CRPF.
Warmly received, the Veterans were presented with insignias and insignia bearing caps. Senior Security Advisor and former DG of CRPF , K Vijay Kumar delivered the keynote address on ‘Vision CRPF@2040-Developing Capacity Building centres to handle future challenges effectively’ where he stressed on the need to update the force in terms of technology and rapidly changing security scenarios. K Vijay Kumar expressed his belief that, with the innate ability to adapt to every security challenge and tradition of emerging victorious, CRPF will find no difficulty in evolving to accommodate future needs.
An open interactive session was then moderated by former DIG P S Rajora. Veterans vehemently spoke about the successes of the force and its glorious history while also contemplating the challenges facing crpf and their probable solutions. The auditorium reverberated with applause when veterans shared captivating anecdotes and experiences. The CRPF remains committed to the welfare of its serving and retired personnel.
