Chandigarh,<\/p>\n
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today announced a special grant of Rs. 25 Lakhs for the development and upgradation of the Sikh Regiment<\/p>\n
Centre at Chandimandir.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister made the announcement during the Baisakhi Lunch 2018, hosted by the Sikh Regiment at the Khetarpal Officers\u2019 Institute (KOI) at the<\/p>\n
Chandimandir Military Station.<\/p>\n
Nostalgically recalling his association with the Indian Army, Captain Amarinder Singh reiterated his personal commitment to the welfare of the soldiers and ex-<\/p>\n
servicemen, and said the grant would help in the development and upgradation of the sports infrastructure and other related facilities at the Centre. He also<\/p>\n
reaffirmed his government\u2019s commitment to extend all possible assistance to the defence personnel and their families.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister lauded the role of the ex-servicemen in his government\u2019s flagship \u2018Guardians of Governance\u2019 (GoG) programme, thereby ensuring that the<\/p>\n
fruits of the official schemes reach the poor and the needy at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister, who has authored a book on the famous Saragarhi Battle, presented a relic each, from the Saragarhi Fort, to the Sikh Regiment Centre and<\/p>\n
to the 4 Sikh Regiment (formerly the 36 Sikh Regiment), who had fought the historic battle. The military historian said it took a lot of research to dig out the<\/p>\n
historical facts related to the battle, and, as a researcher, he discovered the immense contribution of the unsung hero Dad, who laid down his life along with<\/p>\n
other 21 bravehearts while fighting the Afghan tribals in the battle.<\/p>\n
Captain Amarinder Singh recalled with pride his association with the 2 Sikh Regiment, which he had served as an officer, and said he would remain a part of the<\/p>\n
prestigious Regiment till his last breath. He also narrated his experience and expertise of warfare, which he learnt from his \u201cGuru ji\u201d, then instructor at the<\/p>\n
Defence Academy Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P S Vadhera, who was also present at the event.<\/p>\n
Earlier, welcoming the Chief Minister, Colonel of the Sikh Regiment Lt. Gen. S K Jha thanked him for his personal efforts in ensuring a second career for JCOs<\/p>\n
and Other Ranks (ORs) after their superannuation from the defence services. General Jha lauded Captain Amarinder Singh’s tremendous regimental spirit, and<\/p>\n
acknowledged his concern for the overall well-being of the soldiers.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister, who was accompanied by his OSDs Major Amardeep Singh and Karanpal Singh Sekhon, interacted freely with the Army officers and their<\/p>\n
families, and posed for photographs with them.<\/p>\n
Prominent among others present on the occasion were Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S H Chahal, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) R S Sujlana, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) NPS Bal, & Lt. Gen. (Retd.) G<\/p>\n
S Shergil from the Sikh Regiment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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