PM to inaugurate 27th meeting of Kendriya Sainik Board

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate 27th meeting of the Kendriya Sainik Board here tomorrow.

The board meets annually to review policy, achievements and deliberate on pending issues concerning Ex-Servicemen (ESM) welfare.

KSB the functions under chairmanship of the defence minister and chief ministers/lt governors of states/UTs with the three service chiefs as its members.

There exists a vast reserve of skilled, disciplined and committed human resource in the country in the form of ESM. The government had declared 2007 as the year of the placement of ESM with a view to achieve the dual task of offering veterans a meaningful second career, while also harnessing this invaluable resource towards nation building.

Approximately 60,000 armed forces personnel retire from active service every year. However, the retirement is only metaphorical as they are young, enthusiastic, disciplined and skilled, and could be utilised for the benefit of the nation.

This could not only give them a dignified life through meaningful second career options but also motivate the future generation towards the armed forces.

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