| ID | 125961 |
| Title Proper | Taking care of our soldiers |
| Other Title Information | government should ensure that the AGIF provides an adequate life insurance cover to the army men and their families |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sandhu, JS |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The recent calamity in Uttarakhand has left the entire country in a state of shock. The only organisation that stood the test of time was the Indian armed force, which turned saviours for the thousands stranded in the ravaged mountain terrain. Every time a calamity - natural or man-made - strikes, the men in uniform are remembered and every time, they respond with alacrity and diligence. Yet, the government which turns to them in times of crisis, doesn't really care much about their welfare. The authorities have relentlessly stonewalled any steps to improve the standard of life of armed forces personnel (Junior Commissioned Officers and other ranks) whether it concerns pension, payment of arrears or insurance benefits. Even other welfare measures have been denied by political parties who have vested interests. That's all the more reason to ask whether the soldier is effectively covered by the insurance policies extended by the Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF)? |
| `In' analytical Note | Force Vol.11, No.1; September 2013: p.43-44 |
| Journal Source | Force Vol.11, No.1; September 2013: p.43-44 |
| Key Words | Social Justice ; Junior Commissioned Officers ; Army Group Insurance Fund ; Disaster Management ; Indian Armed Forces - IAF ; Causalities ; Man Made Strikes ; Crisis ; Natural Crisis ; Military Welfare ; Insurance Policies ; Welfare Policy ; Climate |