Dear Christian Veterans and Families,
We the Exwel Trust members,
" WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY MERRY CHRISTMAS "
The Ex-servicemen & Social Welfare Trust was formally declared open on 22.4.2006 to serve for the ex-servicemen and socially backward public. The Trust is promoted by the veterans of the three services.
Dear Christian Veterans and Families,
We the Exwel Trust members,
" WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY MERRY CHRISTMAS "
A good news from State Bank of India regarding Defence Salary Package Account.
Our MOD and SBI authorities have signed a MOU on 16-01-2025 for
grant of TLI ( Term Life Insurance ) cover of Rs.10 lacs.to serving Military personnel ( other than Agniveer and Pensioners )
We all know that, the Serving Military persons having DSPaccounts in Banks are covered With PAI personnel Accident Insurance on aacident death and other perks. Pensioners are also covered.
If a military serving person dies in an Accident, he is eligible for Insurance covr of 1 Crore.
Now , as per the new MOU, a provision is available for 10 Lacs insurance cover for any type of death while in Service.
A step by step procedure has been given in SBI website -www.sbilife.co.in
to down load Individual certificate of insurance (PDF file att) for serving person .
All our serving and veterans to note the samre NEWS and pass on to others also to get the benefits.
Authority: BANKING ADVISORY NO. 14/2025 AND
B/27087/SBI/AG/PS-3(P) DATED 11-12-2025.
iN THIS DAY, WE THE ARMED FORCES CELEBERATE OUR FLAGDAY EVERY YEAR THIS 7TH DECEMBER .
Dear All,
Today is ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY; , celebrated in our country.
Every YEAR, ,. 7th December is observed as ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY in India, to honour the Martyrs, veterans and Serving personnel of our Defence Forces.
This day - FLAG DAY is observed every year since 1949 to remember the services of Armed Forces.
Funds collected on this occasion will be utilised for the welfare of our Military veterans and families.
DEAR VETERANS,
The Dearness relief for Ex-Gratia pensioners is enhanced by 11% w.e.f 01-01-2025..
The orded is released very late i.e on 27-10-2025 .
For pensioners it is from 455TO 466 and for Families from 447 TO 458
ILLUSTRATION
FOR PENSIONERS FOR FAMILY PENSIONERS.
BASIC ; 750.00 645.00:
DP.................. 375.00 323.00
Total BP..........1125.00 968.00
DR 466 %...... 5243.00 458 % 4434.00
Total pen...../ 6368.00 5402.00
The affected Ex-Gratia pensioners may approach their banks for getting the enhanced rate of dearnessRelief w.e.f 01-01-2025.
AUTHORITY : GOI- DOPPW No: 42/02/2024-P &PW (D)E 9475 dated 27-10-2025
AGNIVEER SOLDIERS UNDER TRAINING
Agniveer Scheme was Launched in 2022 where by only 25% of them will be retained on completion of 4 years term.and rest will be discharged. They have to seek civil jobs.
In a move that could significantly reshape the
Indian Army manpower policy, a major proposal is on the table to increase the Agniveer RETENTION rate from 25% to 75%.
This proposal will be
discussed in detail at the Army Commanders conference.
According to defence forces, the first Batch of Agniveer is set to
completer its FOUR YEAR TENURE next year -2026.
The final view of the Commanders conference will be known soon, as how many First batch Agniveers will be retained permanently .
LETUS ALL HOPE FOR A
BETTER DECISION BY THE CONFERENCE.
GOOD NEWS -8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION9
Dear All,
It is a happy news that our Government has
appointed Members for the 8th CPC,
This Commission
will be headed by a Retired Supreme Court Justice -
Justice: RANJANA
PRAKASH DESAI
The other members are :
1. IIM Bangalore Professor
Mr. PULAK GHOSE
2. Petroleum
Secretary; Mr.PANKAJ JAIN/
The commission is expected
to submits its report by within 18 months.
The effective date for the benefits of this 8th
CPC is
01-01-2026.
VERY HAPPY NEWS
In Indian Army, Smt.
PREETI RAJAK, an acclaimed Trap
Shooter from Madhya Pradesh has created history by becoming the First
WOMAN SUBEDAR of the Indian Army.
Preeti Rajak was born on 06-11-2002 in ITARSI TOWN IN
MADHYA PRADESH.
She is a STATE AND
NATIONAL LEVEL Trap Shooting Champion .
Normally, it takes about
20yrs to become a SUBEDAR in Army.
Due to a powerful symbol of dedication , Talent this woman has become the First ever Woman Subedar in our Indian Army.
"WE CONGRATULATE HER AND WISH HER A BRIGHT FUTURE ."
Dear veterans,
We all know that, there is MOU between MOD and Banks for certain benefits for Defence serving and retired personnel. Accordingly, most our veterans have converted their Normal Saving Bank account to DSP
Now, we understand that, there is difference between DSP and DPA. DSP for serving and DPA for retired personnel.
The rule says that, in DSP a/c , if the salary is not credited consecutively for three months, the benefit will be cancelled automatically. After discharge, there will be no SALARY credit, For pensioner, there will be only Pension credit.,. Hence, the DSP account will be automatically cancelled. one should have DEFENCE PENSION ACCOUNT instead of DSP a/c to get the benefits.
or
PLEASE CHECK UP IN THE PASS BOOK, IF THE TYPE OF A/C IS MENTIONED
AS DSP-PEN A/C IT IS OK.
A case had been noticed that, one Subedar , retired from service with DSP account and dies with an Accident, after say one year after discharge. When his wife claimed for the insurance benefit, the Authorities rejected the claim stating that, the pensioner was not having DEFENCE PENSION ACCOUNT (DPA) . He was having only Salary a/c ,and there was no Salary credit, the claim is rejected. So this is the position.
In view of the above case study, our Defence pensioners are requested to convert their existing Normal SB account to DPA- Defence Pension Account / DSP-PEN a/c instead of DSP a/c to get the Insurance and other benefits.
All our veterans are requested to note same and pass on this important message to other veterans in their areas.
Dear Veterans,
There is a REST HOUSE/ ARAM GARGH FOR Serving and Retired Military personnels in Delhi.
This rest house is called TAURUS SAINIK ARAMGARGH.
It is situated Opposite to Military Base Hospital., Delhi Cantt.
Accommodation:
AC Room with Double Bed…………………..Rs. 350 plus Electric charges per day.
AC Dormitory Single Bed…………………. Rs. 125 plus Electric charges per day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner: Rs.300 per head.
Maximum 10 days , may be extended on request by 5 more days.
ESMs and their Families visiting Delhi can avail this facility.
We can Book the Room on phone :
Army No: 37844
Civil No: 8527878080
Civil No: 011-28093233
Email ID: taurussainikaramgrah@gmail.com
Address:
TAURUS SAINIK ARAMGRAH
Opp: Base Hospital
Maude Road
Delhi Cantt; Pin: 110 010
Our veterans are requested to pass on this information to other Veterans and Families in their area,
We, the Exwel Trust, Tirunelveli- dist, Tamil Nadu,
"WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DEEPAWALI GREETINGS "
VERY USEFUL MESSAGE FROM OUR DEFENCE MINISTER
A glad news that our Defence Minister Mr. RAJNATH SINGH has approved 100% increase in
Penury Grant, Marriage Grant and Education grant for ESM community.
This is effective from 01-11-2025.
1 PENURY GRANT: Enhanced from Rs 4000 to 8000/- pm for non-pensioners and widows of 65 yrs of age and above having no regular income.
2. MARRIAGE GRANT : Enhanced from Rs.50000 to 100000/- for TWO daughters and
for Widows RE-MARRIAGE.
3. EDUCATION GRANT : Enhanced from Rs.1000 to 2000 for children studying
Class 1 to Graduation and widows pursuing a TWO year Post Graduate course.
All our senior veterans may please guide the eligible non-pensioners and widows in their areas.
DISCREPANCY REGARDING LTA CERTIFICATE.
As per procedure, after death of a pensioner, if there is no PPO in her favour, the widow has to apply for family pension and receive the claim forms from respective Record office.
One of the Documents is LTA- (Life Time Arrears) certificate, which is to be issued by PDA of the deceased pensioner. Bur, in practice, the PDAs insist the claimant to get it filled. The claimant approaches some ESM or Associations. Again. Some PDA wants proof of the Rate of pension mentioned in the LTA form. Actually, this is the duty of PDA, the last Payment particulars is available with them, but they insist to get it filled , this is unfortunate.
On coming to know this happenings, and delay due to non acceptance of LTA, the PCDA had issued 2 Circulars, Cir 389 and 476 where by, the claimant can submit a Declaration-in the form of Affidavit/Indemnity bond in lieu of LTA, witnessed by 2 Ex-Servicemen..
But still, some Banks/ ROs insist for LTA only which is not reasonable. In view of this rejection, PCDA has again issued one more circular 656 dated 10-01-2022 repeating/ reminding the same circulars to accept the DECLARATION in Lieu Of LTA.
Here, respective ROs may view the genuineness of case and accept the Declaration in lieu of LTA. Thus the hardship to the widow/ claimant may be avoided and family pensioned sanctioned without delay.
Our ESM associations and senior veterans may guide the claimants suitably in this regard.
OUR CHIEF LIAISON OFFICER VET.SGT.S.KANTHIAH ALONG WITH
VETERAN SEP .MUTHUNAYAGAM AND HIS DAUGHTER AT OUR TRUST OFFICE.
GREAT ACHIEVEMENT FOR OUR EXWEL TRUST
One veteran Ex.Sepoy MITHUNAYAGAM SALAMON ( 1331363) from MEG Records, was discharged on Disability pension after serving for 4.5 yrs in 1968.
He was getting only Disability Element though he was eligible for both Service Element and Disability Element. On hearing the services of our welfare Trust, he visited our Trust office.
On going through the available documents and Bank pass book, we confirmed that he was getting DE only. We noticed that he had received one letter in 2022 from PCDA that he is eligible for Service element, addressed to Sankarankovil Treasury office-
We took up the case with CPPC, SBI Chennai but they informed that they have not received any such letter or PPO. Then we wrote to PCDA, Allahabad, and requested them to send the same PPO/Letter to SBI,CPPC Chennai. CPPC, SBI also wrote to PCDA in this regard.
On our advice, the veteran visited CDA office at Chennai also.
After having correspondences about one year, the PCDA has sent PPO to CPPC, and the Bank has now informed that they will be crediting the Arrears of Service element from 1-1-2006 amounting to few Lacs. THE VETERAN WAS SO HAPPY/
The veteran Sep Muithunayagam Salamon visited our Trust Office along with her daughter and expressed their sincere gratitude and thanks to all the members of our Trust for all the help extended for getting this benefit.
This is a great achievement for our efforts in getting this matter solved favorably and we are very much satisfied with this fruitful result..
Dear veterans,
There is a new Medical card PM JAY is introduced by central Government
for all aged 70yrs and above. There is a doubt among Ex-Servicemen
whether ESM are eligible for PMJAY card.
In this regard , our ECHS Authority has released an Advisory .
“ ECHS follows CGHS
guidelines as per policy in VAGUE, the veteran is not authorized to get the facilities both from ECHS and Central Govt/ State Govt/
PSUs/ PMF funded scheme simultaneously .
The recent PMJAY also has a clause
stating that if any ECHS
beneficiary joins PMJAY, he has to
forgo his ECHS membership and it is
IRREVERSABLE .
Hence, medical facilities both from ECHS AND PMJAY is not entitled. “
The non ECHS members can
join PMJAY scheme. They are advised to
join the scheme PMJAY immediately. 70 yrs
and above can get free medical
treatment up to 5 Lakes per year in any Govt
or Private Hospitals with this Card/.
Auth: ECHS advisory No:
B/49701-PR/GEN/AG/ECHS/2024 dated
16-12-2024.
We, the EXWEL TRUST,members of Tirunelveli-Dist, Tamil Nadu,
"WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AIR FORCE DAY 2025"
dear all. the order for increase of DA for all central Govt.rmployees and pensioners is released.
3% is increased from 01-07-2025. DA rate will be increased from 55% ro 58%
Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees effective from 01.07.2025.
Dearness Allowance effective from 01.07.2025 @ 58% – 3% increase to Central Government employees: Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance O.M. dated 06.10.2025 No.1/4(i)/2025-E.II(B)
Many of our Ex-Servicemen and Families are facing Lots of problems regarding pension and other issues involving legal aspects.
We keep on approaching our Record offices and Soldier Boards.
There is already a NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICE AUTHORITY (NLSA) at National level and State Legal Service Authority (SLSA) and District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) at Dist level.
Most of us are not aware of these Authorities.
Now , we understand that there will be a Legal Team (DLSA) available in each Dist Soldiers Board to hear the grievances of our ESM and Families problems involving legal aid and help.
This facility will be available on every WEDNESDAY between 10AM to 1PM at all our Soldiers Board. You can enquire from AD offices for latest Day and Timing.
All our ESMs and Families are requested to avail this facilities to get free legal advice and help.
Veterans are requested to pass on this message to others also in your areas.
SOI: veterans welfare Aruppukottai -
We the Exwel Trust, celebrated
" SARASWATHI POOJA " at our Office.
We, wish you all a very happy "SARASWATHI POOJA "
Dear Veteran brothers,
the Masked Aadhar is a latest information to safeguard our privacy . We are expressing our identity but not privacy by Masking our Aadhar. Kindly go through the article and down load
MASKED AADHAR which you can be presented to any department.
Masked
Aadhaar is a version of your e-Aadhaar that hides the first eight digits
of your Aadhaar number, showing only the last four digits (e.g.,
XXXX-XXXX-9421), to protect your privacy while still allowing for identity
verification. To download it, visit the official UIDAI website or the
mAadhaar app, log in with your Aadhaar number, select "Download
Aadhaar," choose the "Masked Aadhaar" option, and enter the OTP
sent to your registered mobile number to download the PDF file.
What
is Masked Aadhaar?
·
Privacy Protection:
Masked Aadhaar conceals your full 12-digit Aadhaar
number, displaying only the last four digits.
·
Identity Verification:
It serves as a legitimate identity proof that includes
your photo, QR code, and demographic information, but with the sensitive parts
of your number hidden.
·
Digital Format:
It's a digital PDF file that you can store, share, and
use for various verification purposes without revealing your complete Aadhaar.
How
to Download Masked Aadhaar:
Method
1: Using the UIDAI Website (www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in)
1. Visit: the official UIDAI
portal.
2.
Click: on the "Download Aadhaar"
option under the "My Aadhaar" tab.
3.
Choose: to download using your Aadhaar
number, Enrolment ID, or Virtual ID.
4.
Enter: the required details and the
security code.
5.
Click: "Send OTP" and then enter
the One-Time Password (OTP) received on your registered mobile number.
6.
Select: the checkbox for "Do you want a
masked Aadhaar?" Yes..
7.
Click: "Download".
8. Open: the downloaded PDF
file by entering the first four letters of your name (in capital letters) and
your year of birth (YYYY format) as the password Like RAMA1941
DeDear veterans, please pass on this message to out other veterans to have a Masked Aadhar to avoid exposing our PriVacy .
We, the members of Exwel Trust, Tirunelveli Dist, Tamil Nadu,
'" WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY MILADI NABI FESTIVAL "
"WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY VINAYAR CHATHURTHI "
VETERANS AND FAMILIES IN THE FUNCTION
24 th ANNIVERSARY OF TIRUNELVELI DIST ESM WELFARE ASSOCIATION
The 24th Anniversary of Tirnelveli Dist, ESM association was celebrated on 24-08-2025 in the premises of SRI.VIVEKANANDA MATRICULATION Higher Sec School, Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli.
More than 300 ESMs and families attended the function.
Vet.Col.AlWIN, the Manager, CSD canteen, Palayamkottai, was the Presiding officer.
Gen.Secretary Vet,Sgt.K.Chelladurai ( Advocate ) welcomed the participants.
Two minutes silence was observed in memory of veterans who passed away during the last one year.
Gen Secretary briefed the crowd about the activities of Association followed by other dignitaries gave brief lectures about the activities of Association , Canteen and the Soldiers board.
Vet.Sgt.S.Kanthiah, Chief liaison Officer of EXWEL TRUST, delivered a lengthy lecture on the Importance of Part II order, Concept of SPARSH and its advantages and difficulties faced by veterans and family pensioner and remedies. The he also explained about the (DSP ) Defence Salary Package account and its benefits to pensioners and requested the veterans to convert the Normal Savings account and ATM/DEBIT CARD into DSP account in all Banks to avail the benefits like waiver of commissions on DD, NEFT, Zero , minimum balance and Locker rent rebate etc.. Especially the Accidental death – Insurance benefits of 50+2 lacs .
Then Senior veterans were honoured with SHAWLS /
The Children of our veterans were issued with Merit certificates for scoring higher Marks.
Note: There was a free Medical camp arranged by Shifa Hospital and Agarwal EYE Hospital. Many of our veterans availed the facilities.
Vet,Sgt. K.Chellapandian , President of Association gave vote of thanks and the function concluded with National Anthem.
All the participants were served with Veg and Non Veg, lunch.
The function was a great success.
Dear veteran brothers, wards of ESM may apply for the above posts. Please try to pass on this message to our friends also.
" WISH YOUALL, THE COUNTRY MEN AN WOMEN A VERY HAPPY
79TH INDEPENDENCE DAY "
Nowadays, when a Veteran expired, and whose pension account is migrated to SPARSH, we have to report the Death event to Sparsh online. Then Initiate family pension.
Here for confirmation of death, we have to upload the Death certificate and Bank details to Sparsh and we get the Token Number for following up. This is the position.
Now, we came across FEW cases, where the name in Death certificate and PPO differ.
For Example: Name in PPO: PICHANDI MUTHAIAH and in /death Certificate only MUTHAIAH.
When we up loaded the death certificate, it is Rejected. Hence, we could not go for Initiate Family pension option. Thus, the switching over to family pension is held up.
The village Admin officer says, the name in death certificate can not be changed. He can give a DUAL NAME certificate only in this case. Like the names MUTHAIAH AND PICHANDI MUTHIAH pertains to one and the same person-
WHEN WE SUBMITTED THE DUALnAME CERTIFICATE, with lots of quiries, the certificate was accepted but took about ONE year to get family pension.
Dear Veteran brothers, and our ESM associations, may please note this happening . You are all requested to guide the NOK or the relatives of the deceased veterans when you attend the funeral function, , to obtain DEATH CERTIFICATE WITH THE NAME AS IN TH PPO ONLY. Also the name of spouse as in the PPO to avoid such hardship at later stage so as to have a smooth switch to family pension.
WISH OUR CHJIEF LAISON OFFICER VET.SGT.S.KANTHIAH
"A HAPPY 85TH BIRTH DAY (03-08-1941) "
WE PRAY GOD TO GIVE HIM A LONG, HALE AND HEALTHY LIFE TO SERVE
FOR OUR EX-SERVICMEN COMMUNITY,
Dear all veterans and family pensioners, Here ia a useful message . There are many veterans who are not satisfied with the present P...