FREE MEDICAL CAMP FOR EX-SERVICEMEN AND FAMILIES ON 13-06-2026

 

Our Canteen Manager  Col.Alwin(Retd)  is being tested for   BP. and our Gen.Secretary   Vet,Sgt.K.Chelladurai and    M.Murugan, PRO from Shifa Hospital  and a  Doctor are present.

A free Medical camp for  our Ex-Servicemen and Families was arranged by our 

 TIRUNELVELI EXSERVICEMEN WELFARE ASSOCIATION   and

SHIFA HOSPITAL , Tirunelveli today  13-06-2026 in our Military canteen premises.

The camp was started with Tests with our Canteen Manager, Col. ALWIN (Retd) AND Asst,Manager . LAWRENCE. 

More than 100 ex-servicemen and families  participated   . 2 Doctors and about 10  Medical Staffs from Shifa Hospital  performed the tests.  It was a LIVELY day.  The camp was very useful and appreciated by all the participants.

The Tests were  ECC, ECHO, Blood Pressure, Pulse checking , Sugar checking  etc..

Our Association had arranged for tasty  LUNCH for all the participants..

NEW CDS FROM 31-05-2026

 

We are happy that   New CDS has taken over  with effect from 31-05-2026

GENERAL NS.RAJA SUBRAMANI -PVSM, AVSM-SM AND VSM  IS appointed as our new 

CHIEF OF DEFENCE SERVICES  FROM 31-05-2026.

We, The Exwel Trust, Tirunelveli-District, Tamil Nadu,  congratulate him on his elevation to the highest position  and wish him all the best .

AIG CLAIM ACCORDING TO THE YEAR OF DISCHARGE

Dear all, 

The claim from Army Group Insurance scheme -according to the year of DISCHARGE/ RETIREMENT. Here is the chart

GREETING -BAKRITH FESTIVAL 2026

 

 

Dear Muslim veteran brothers,

We. THE EXWEL TRUST, TIRUNELVELI DIST,  TAMIL NADU, 

"WISHES YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY  BAKRITH -2026 FESTIVAL  

 

Dear veterans,

Please let us know about   AGI  and its  benefits  and  the procedure to claim.

On death of a veteran  his NOK has to   prefer the claim

LET US KNOW ABOUT DIRECTORATES OF MILITARY VETERANS AND VSK- VEERANANGA SEVA KENDRA

 

LET US KNOW  ABOUT  DIRECTORATES OF MILTARY 

VETERANSAND  VSK- VEERANANGA   SEVA KENDRA.

 We have 3 Directorates for  THREE SERVICES  Namely:

DAV:  Directorate of Air Veterans-  Deals with all problem of Air Veterans and Families including   NCEs

DESA:   Directorate of Ex-Servicemen Affairs : Deals with all problems of Navy Veterans and families. 

DIAV  : Directorate of Indian Army Veterans-  Deals with all problems of Army veterans and families

  Now a new Window is launched    from November 2022 named   VSK   -  VEERANAGA SEVA KENDRA

VSK : created exclusively  for dealing  with all problems of  Family pensioners. Like  late sanction of family pension,  incorrect rate,  abnormal delay in switching over to family pension after demise of ESM etc.

VSK functions as a single window support system. It will  contact all Record Offices, Sparsh and PCDA independently

Here is an important  message :  This VSK is completely manned by Family pensioners  only. 

  So that S the problems for family pensioners are properly  understood and dealt  with

At present , this VSK  is functioning in the same premises of DIAV; 

Adjutant General ‘s Branch,   IHQ of MOD (Army),  104 Cavalry Road, Delhi Cantt- 110010.

Contact Numbers: 

VSK   Help line- Families………………..011-25664100

VSK   Help line  all Services…………..  011-25664200-

VSK-Whatsapp –Family pension…..  9910964067  and

                                                                 9910610866

Email ID…………………………………….. :diav.vsk@gov.in.

Dear veterans, please  pass on this information  to all   and you can  view from Esmcorner.com  and Military Knowledge portal .

Please note that this  VSK is now applicable for Army Family pensioners only.

REVISED RATE OF PENSION FOR HONY.OFFICERS OF 32.5 YRS OF SERVICE

 Dear Veteran brothers,

We remind  our Hony. Officers and  MCPO-I and equivalent  ranks,  who have served  for   32.5 yrs , to check up their rate of pension.

They will be considered for pension for 33 yrs of service pension.  Previously , they were paid for 32.5 yrs  and below only.

As per Sparsh  Circular 679,   those who have served for 32.5 yrs , will be considered for 33 yrs of service pension.

Our Trust, had identified many and got them the revised pension and eligible arrears.   

That is, Revised Rate  46300 but existing Rate 41532-. 

If any Hony.Officer has not received the revised Rate, please go through the given chart and approach your Bank

 or  Sparsh for getting the benefit.