Saturday, December 31, 2011

GRACIOUS ACCEPTANCE OF DEATH


                         109 Years old Grand father  B.P. being checked.

                              The joy of being with grand children

                                                  ACCEPTING DEATH

Old people are often more ready to accept their own approaching death than are those who love them. Persons who have lived fully are not usually afraid to die. Death is, after all, the natural end of life.

We often make the mistake of trying to keep a dying person alive as long as possible, no matter what the cost. Sometimes this adds to the suffering and strain for both the person and his family. There are many occasions when the kindest thing to do is not to hunt for ‘better medicine’ or a ‘better doctor’ but to be close to and supporting of the person who is dying. Let him know that you are glad for all the time, the joy and sorrow you have shared, and that you, too, are able to accept his death. In the last hours, love and acceptance will do for more good than medicines.

Old or chronically ill persons would often prefer to be at home, in familiar surroundings with those they love, than to be in a hospital. At times this may mean that the person will die earlier. But this is not necessarily bad. We must be sensitive to the person’s feelings and needs, and to our own. Sometimes a person who is dying suffers more knowing that the cost of keeping him barely alive causes his family to go into debt or children to hunger. He may ask simply to be allowed to die – and there are times when this may be the wise decision.

Yet some people fear death. Even if they are suffering, the known world may be hard to leave behind. Every culture has a system of beliefs about death and ideas about forms of life after death. These ideas, beliefs, and traditions may offer some comfort in facing death.

Death may come upon a person suddenly and unexpectedly or may be long awaited. How to help someone we love accept and prepare for his approaching death is not an easy matter. Often the most we can do is offer support, kindness, and understanding.

The death of a younger person or child is never easy. Both kindness and honesty are important. A child-or anyone-who is dying often knows it, partly by what his own body tells him and partly by the fear or despair he sees in those who love him. Whether young or old, if a person who is dying asks for the truth, tell him, but tell him gently, and leave some room for hope. Weep if you must, but let him know that even as you love him, and because you love him, you have the strength to let him leave you. This will give him the strength and courage to accept leaving you. To let him know these things you need not say them. You need to feel and show them.

We must all die. Perhaps the most important job of the healer is to help people accept death when it can or should no longer be avoided, and to help ease the suffering of those who still live.

Credit: “Where there is no Doctor” a Village health care handbook by David Werner. Revised for India by “The Voluntary Health Association of India” By C.Sathyamala.

S.O.I.  C.Muthukrishnan., indianexserviceman blog.

Friday, December 30, 2011

NEW YEAR GREETINGS-2012

           
                  Dear Ex-Servicemen brothers and Families ,
                  and readers of our Exwel Trust blog,


                           "WE WISH YOU  AND FAMILIES A HAPPY
                               AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR-2012"


Thursday, December 29, 2011

YET ANOTHER SPECIAL FAMILY PENSIONER HELPED.




                                Smt.Ranjitham seen with our Trust members.



On our recent visit and interactions, we came to know that one Widow pensioner was getting Ordinary family pension instead of Special Family pension.

Name: Smt.Ranjitham W/O Late G.Kannan Rank: GNR –Sepoy
Reg.No: 14460398 N RO: Arty.
PPO.No: F/ 7192/1987
PDA: Canara Bank, Kalampatti, Kovilpatti-TK, Tuticorin-Dist, TN.

The widow was called on our office and on verification of her available pension papers we noticed that the Sepoy died in Service in a MT accident. Hence she is eligible for a Special Family pension, but is being paid ordinary family pension.

We reported the discrepancy to the PDA. As the Manager was not convinced with our submission. We have now taken up the case with Arty Records Office for confirmation of Special Family pension.

The widow was very happy and satisfied with our actions and thanked us for this timely help.


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

ONE MORE OCTOGENERIAN HELPED-

 Our Managing Trustee R.Chellappa is explaining -Additional pension to Veteran R.Gurusamy

ONE MORE 80 YRS AND ABOVE PENSIONER HELPED.


On our continued efforts, we came to know from our contacts and interactions that the below mentioned veteran is not being paid Additional pension.

Name: R.Gurusamy Rank: Sepoy (GNR) Reg.No: 111137
D.O.B =01-07-1925.
PPO.No:S/8602/1963
PDA:: Central Bank of India, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin-Dist, TN.

On our intimation, the Veteran called on us. On verification of his available Documents, it was confirmed that he had completed 80Yrs of age on 1-7-2005 and eligible for 30% of Additional pension from 1-7-2010.

The Discrepancy was immediately reported to the PDA over Telephone. The Manager readily accepted our findings and promised to effect the the Additional pension from next month onwards.

The aged veteran was very happy and thanked us for this voluntary service.

Monday, December 26, 2011

CONFIRMING CORRECT RATE OF PENSION

           Veteran K.Subbiah  thanking us after verification of his pension rate.-           

CONFIRMATION OF CORRECT PENSION

On hearing the services of our Welfare Trust, one Disability pensioner called on us to verify the correctness of his pension

Name: K.Subbiah Rank; Sepoy reg.No: 1277453
PPO.No: D/ RA/ 629/1994
PDA: Canara bank, Srivaikuntam, Tuticorin-Dist, TN.

We verified his discharge certificate and the available pension papers and confirmed  that he is being paid Correct rate of pension , Service plus Disability pension.

The veteran was satisfied with our explanation and thanked us for such a valuable service to the veterans.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

DISTRIBUTION OF BAGS AND CALENDAR-2012 TO MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.






FREE DISTRIBUTION OF BAGS AND CALENDAR TO OUR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

On the eve of Anniversary of our Exwel Trust, a gathering of Military veterans and their families was arranged at a Local Marriage Hall at Tirunelveli on 11-12-2011.

We have exchanged greetings and a seminar was organized to Educate the veterans about the latest Pension related problems and a Tasty Lunch was also served at the end..

A Calendar -2012 , containing information regarding Family pension Rates and a Carry Bag were  presented to everyone who attended the meeting like earlier Anniversary.

EXWEL TRUST REACHING YET ANOTHER INTERIOR VILLAGE.

       Smt.Mariammal is conversing with our Liaison Officer Sgt.S.Kanthiah in her house.
                        The widow expressing thanks to our Trust with tears in her eyes
               Sri.Abraham, the Grand son of the widow, who is looking after her.

                  EXWEL TRUST REACHING ONE MORE  INTERIOR VILLAGE.

On our intensive drive to find out and ensure that our pensioners are getting their correct rate of pension, we came to know that a Widow pensioner from a interior village was getting less pension than her entitlement.

Name : Smt.Mariammal W/O Late V.Abraham Rank: Sepoy (CFN) No: ME 14589
PPO.No: F/1796/1962. PDA: Canara Bank, Srivaikuntam, Tuticorin-Dist. Tamil Nadu.

Our Chief Liaison Officer Sgt.S.Kanthiah paid a visit to that village called East-Tirupuliangudi and identified the pensioner Smt.Mariammal. She is 86 years old, bed ridden, looked after by her Grand son Abraham in that village.

She was taken aback by our visit and was pleased to converse with our Liaison officer. On verifying the available records, it was confirmed that she was sanctioned with Special Family pension, but she was not aware, and nobody to tell her or the Bank. Our Liaison officer explained in detail and assured her that her case will be taken up with concerned Record office and CDA .

The bed ridden widow was so happy in recollecting her past life and shed tears of joy and thanked all the Trust members for their sincere , valuable service to the Exservicemen community.

Dear veteran brothers, please identify such poor widows and try to help them in their fag end of life to get their entitled pension. We are repeatedly appealing our veterans in this regards.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS.



We wish  "A very happy Christmas to all our Ex-Servicemen and their families."

Friday, December 23, 2011

JUNIOR WARRANT OFFICER'S WIFE GETTING SEPOY'S PENSION


Smt.Felica Raja Sekaran expressing her sincere thanks to our Liaison Officer Sgt.S.Kanthiah.
JUNIOR WARRANT OFFICER’S WIFE GETTING ASEPOY ‘S PENSION.

It came to our knowledge that one JWO’s wife is being paid a Sepoy’s pension.

Name: Smt.Felca Rajasekaran W/O Raja Sekaran Rank: Junior Warrant Officer, Air Force
Serv.No: 225995 PPO.No: AF/ S/ JN/ 2190/ 1990
PDA : SBI Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli-Dist, TN.

The discrepancy was reported to the PDA and their CPPC and Local Head Office , Chennai for early revision and payment of Arrears early.

The Widow thanked us for this timely help as she was not Aware of her entitled rate of pension.

SPECIAL FAMILY PENSIONER GETTING ORDINARY FAMILY PENSION.


              Smt. Perinba Ponnammal  discussing with our Liaison Officer Sgt.S.kanthiah

YET ANOTHER SPECIAL FAMILY PENSIONER GETTING ORDINARY FAMILY PENSION.

On our continued strive to find out the discrepancies in pension payments, we came to know that the under mentioned widow was drawing ordinary pension instead of Special Family pension.

Name: Smt.Perinba Ponnammal W/O Late Masilamani Rank: Hav. No: 2551667
PPO.No: F/ 220/ 1983
PDA: Canara Bank, Tisayanvillai, Tirunelveli-Dist, Tamil Nadu.

On scrutinizing the pension papers and Discharge certificate, we confirmed that she was sanctioned with Special Family pension. Whereas she is being paid with ordinary family pension of Rs.3500/- Immediately we informed the discrepancy to the PDA. The Branch Manager readily accepted our findings and assured us to revise the pension and pay the arrears in the coming month.

The poor Widow, acknowledging her innocence , thanked us for this voluntary help and expressed her view that but for the intervention of the Welfare Trust, she would have not got this benefit, an arrears about 3 lacs plus in the near future. .

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

O R O P DEMAND TABLED IN PARLIAMENT.

MESSAGE FROM IESM CHAIRMAN



Message from IESM CHAIRMAN

Dear Colleagues,
         The Rajya Sabha Petitions Committee has presented its report to the Parliament today. They have thus met their deadline of presenting it during the Winter Session. 

        The Committee’s report defines OROP exactly as the IESM has been doing:

          “…OROP implies that uniform pension be paid to the Armed Forces Personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service irrespective of their date of retirement and any future enhancement in the rates of pension to be automatically passed on to the past pensioners…”

          The 14-page report makes a strong case in favour of grant of OROP. Depositing of medals has been specially cited as one of the reasons in support of their recommendation. The report has included all the points we had made during our PP Presentation to the Committee on 16 May 2012. I telephonically thanked the Committee Chairman Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari on behalf of the IESM.
          It is fervently hoped that the government will show grace and good sense to accept the recommendations.    
PS
 I tried attaching the report but the size is too large. I am therefore re-sending the sitrep without the report        

Best regards,

Lt Gen Raj Kadyan

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ANOMALIES IN DISABILITY PENSION RULES REMOVED

Monday, December 19, 2011

VISIT OF OUR TRUST TO A REMOTE VILLAGE.

Kalingapatti Canara Bank Manager in the right extreme and our Liaison Officer in the centre along with pensioners.
                                       TRUST REACHES A REMOTE VILLAGE

On coming to know that there are many Widow pensioners drawing short / in correct pension,Our Chief Liaison Officer Sgt.S.Kanthiah made a visit to a Remote Village , Kalingapatti, Tirunelveli-District, Tamil Nadu..

On hearing the news of our visit, Six Family pensioners and Two pensioners Came to Canara Bank, Kalingapatti. They were interacted by our Liaison officer, and the doubts/ discrepancies were sorted out on the spot. Two of the family pensioners had completed 80 yrs of age, but were not paid the additional pension.

The discrepancies were explained to the Branch Manager, Mr.Pavanasam and he was so kind enough to accept our findings and submission and agreed to set right the discrepancies in this month itself.

The pensioners were very happy and satisfied with our visit/efforts and thanked us for such a help at their place. They also requested us to hold one more meeting with prior notice of visit so that all the pensioners in their area can attend and get their doubts/ discrepancies cleared,

Our Liaison Officer thanked them all, particularly the Branch Manager , who happily agreed to hold a mini meeting in the premises and also gave a hint to hold a larger meeting in the near future. It gives us a great boost to help the Ex-Servicemen community.


Sunday, December 18, 2011

CONFIRMATION OF CORRECT RATE OF PENSION


 Veteran V.Thangiah with our Liaison Officer Sgt.S.Kanthiah.

On coming to know the services of our Welfare Trust, the below mentioned veteran called on our office to check up the correctness of his pension.

Name: V.Thangiah   Rank: Sepoy   Reg.No: 1320367
PPO.No: S/R/MODP/ 027743/2001
PDA: State Bank of India, Srivaikuntam, Tuticorin-Dist, TN.

On verifying his discharge certificate and the Pension papers,and the Bank pass book, we confirmed that he is being paid correct rate of pension. We also confirmed that the Joint Notificatiion in favour of his wife is done.

The veteran was happy and satisfied our explanations and thanked us for such a help.

Friday, December 16, 2011

YET ANOTHER LIBERALISED FAMILY PENSIONER HELPED.



Our Managing Trustee Sgt.R.Chellappa , handing over the PPO and other papers back to Smt.Jayalaximi
after verification.


On our persistent efforts, we came to know that one Liberalised Family pensioner was receiving short pension.

Name: Smt.Jayalaxmi M/O Late Sep.Ramasubbu Reg.No.1507484
PPO.No: F/BC/005296/ 2005.
Type : Liberalised - 2 nd Award.
PDA: Canara Bank, Kalingapatti., Tirunelveli-Dist.

On scrutinizing the PPO and the pension pass book entries, we noticed that she is being paid short pension i.e 4570/-

Rate of 2nd award of LFP is 60% of LFP. For Sep, Group-‘B’, the LFP is 9200/- as per
CDA cir 456. The Rate for the instant case is 9200 x 60%=5520/-, thus a short payment.
The fact was informed to the PDA. The Manger was kind enough to accept our findinga and submission and agreed to revise the pension and pay the arrears in this month itself.

The widow was immensely pleased with our efforts and expressed her sincere thanks for the help extended by our Trust.

Dear veteran brothers, please help such family pensioners having PPO No. as F/BC/…./..in your areas.


Thursday, December 15, 2011

GOOD NEWS ON O.R.O.P.


HERE IS A VERY MUCH ENCOURAGING NEWS ON O.R.O.P.
THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS, MADURAI EDITION

KUDOS TO I.E.S.M


LET  US  HOPE  FOR  THE  BETTER  RESULTS

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

7 TH LIST OF VISITORS THROUGH E-MAIL



7TH LIST OF VISITORS- enquired about theirPENSION

Sl Rank Name FROM

1 SUB Rathan Singh Mumbai

2 Sep. Krishna Rane North India

3 Sgt. Hitesh Kumar North India

4 Cpl. Chari Secunderabad

5 P.O Rajesh Ranjan North India

6 L/Nk Murugsh Perumal Hyderabad.

7 Sgt Krishendu Sarkar Calcutta

8 JWO Rohit Sarda North India

9 CPO Vijaya Kumar Mumbai- Regd.FP.

10 P.O Rakesh Ranjan Mumbai

11 Hony.Nb.Sub
Kumar North India

12 Hav Hari Babu North India

13 Nk Inter Pal North India

14 Hony.Lt Mahipal singh
Raghava North India

15 Nb.Sub. Smt.Jayalakshimi North India
W/o Late ramalingam

Monday, December 12, 2011

DEFENCE PENSIONERS AWARENESS MEET



Gathering at the Pensioners Meet on 11.12.2011

A view of the pensioners meet arranged by Exwel Trust

Smt.Prema Krishnamurthy & Hon.Lt.Krishnamurthy being honoured.

Selvi.Kalyanavinodhini is being given Educational Scholarship


                                                                        
Inaugural prayer Song.

View of the Rajmahal Marriage Hall at Tirunelveli Jn.
 
DEFENCE PENSIONERS AWARENESS MEET

Defence Pensioners awareness meeting was conducted by the Exwel Trust on 11.12.2011 Sunday
From 09.30 AM to 04.00 PM. At “Rajmahal Marriage Hall” Tirunelveli Junction.

About 150 Pensioners and Family pensioners attended the meeting.

The Managing Trustee Sgt.R.Chellappa (Retd.) presided over the meeting.  He himself welcomed the gathering.  Sgt.Kandiah (Retd.) , and Sgt.C. Muthukrishnan(Retd), interacted with the pensioners with all their practical problems. They also explained the importance of Part II order, ECHS, Additional pension for the aged,  the recent changes in the Disability and War Injury Pension as per CDA Circular No.456.
4 veterans above 80 years of age were honoured

Apart from Pension, other areas like Marriage Registration, writing of Will and various property  matters was discussed  in detail by Shri Ganapathi, (Retired Sub-Registrar).

Practice of Yoga and Meditation was explained by Smt.Laxmi, W.O. (Late) Hav.Ramalingam.

A Power Point Presentation was  shown on Exwel Trust activities  and a Film show on Kargil War.

Our Trust’s Auditor Shri Venkatachalam gave a brief  lecture on Income Tax exemption to senior citizens and the importance of PAN Card.

Smt.Prema Krishnamurthy W/O Hon.Lt.Krishnamurthy emphasized importance of active co-operation of  all the members  towards the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.

Our Chief Administrative Officer Flt.Lt.M.P.Natarajan praised the services of the Trust.  He also requested all the exservicemen and their families to make use of the services of the Trust.

The function was covered by the local news papers very well.  We publish hereunder some photographs.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

INFORMATIVE HAND BOOK BY AFA PUDUCHERRY SUB BRANCH




AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

Puducherry Sub-Branch

Informative Hand Book
Cum
Air Veterans Tele-Directory 2011
Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe &Yanam.

The Hand Book is very good and informative about the Air Force Association and the activities of its members at Puducherry Sub-Branch.

We appreciate the hard work done by the Editorial team to gather all information about members for publishing.

We wish all Air Force Association to follow the good work done by Puducherry Branch.

Kudos to the entire team.

From
Exwel Trust
Tirunelveli 627002.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

EXWEL TRUST CONDUCTS PENSIONERS MEET




EXWEL TRUST CONDUCTS PENSIONERS MEET
ON 11.12.2011 SUNDAY  AT 09.30 A.M. 04.00 PM
AT “RAJ MAHAL MARRIAGE HALL”
TIRUNELVELI  JUNCTION

MEETING WILL BE PRESIDED OVER BY
SGT.R.CHELLAPPA, (RETD.)
MANAGING TRUSTEE, EXWEL TRUST

WELCOME ADDRESS
SGT.R.CHELLAPPA (RETD.)

THE SERVICES OF EXWEL TRUST
HON.FLT.LT.M.P.NATARAJAN, (RETD.)

HONOURING THE SENIOR PENSIONERS.

QUESTION ANSWER ON REGISTRATION OF PROPERTY/WILL ETC.
SHRI.K.GANAPATHI, (RETD. SUB REGISTRAR)

A POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON THE
SERVICES OF EXWEL TRUST

A LECTURE ON MODERN TRENDS IN LIFE
SHRI M.DEVARAM (RETD. CHIEF MANAGER, CANARA BANK)

IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
SHRI J.DAVID, (PRINCIPAL, SCAD COLLEGE, CHERANMAHADEVI)

WHAT A DEFENCE PENSIONER MUST KNOW ?
SGT.S.KANDIAH (RETD.) CHIEF LIAISON OFFICER, EXWEL TRUST

LUNCH BREAK: 01.00 PM TO 02.00 PM

QUESTION ANSWER ON DEFENCE PENSION
SGT.C.MUTHUKRISHNAN, (RETD.)

FUTURE PLANS OF EXWEL TRUST
SGT.R.CHELLAPPA (RETD.)

DISTRIBUTION OF CALENDAR AND GIFT BAG

NATIONAL ANTHEM.

(All defence pensioners who are residing around Tirunelveli District, Thuthukudi District and Kanyakumari District and need any help/clarification on defence pension may attend the meeting with prior information.
Phone No.9894152959, 9786449036, 9894125019.


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