Chandigarh: Haryana Minister for Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Rao Narbir Singh said that no society or nation can ever repay the debt owed to the brave soldiers who defend the motherland. Governments can only make continuous efforts to safeguard their welfare and the interests of their families.
Rao Narbir Singh said that the recruitment process for the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, was recently successfully conducted in Panchkula. The examination was held for the session commencing in January 2027.
He said that the Rashtriya Indian Military College was established in 1922, before Independence. Since its inception, the institution has played an important role as a nursery for military leadership. A large number of students trained at the institution have subsequently joined prestigious institutions such as the National Defence Academy (NDA), Officers Training Academy (OTA) and Indian Military Academy (IMA).
58.93 Per Cent Increase in Budget for Welfare of Soldiers
Rao Narbir Singh said that the Haryana Government established the Department of Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare in 2016. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced in the 2026-27 Budget the establishment of the Haryana Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Corporation for the rehabilitation and livelihood enhancement of soldiers.
Government Jobs Provided to 423 Dependents of Martyrs
The Minister said that during the tenure of the present government, 423 dependents of martyred soldiers have so far been provided government jobs. In addition, a decision has been taken to increase the one-time gallantry award amount provided to personnel of the Armed Police Forces and Agniveers.
