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2013.
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| Summary/Abstract |
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)?
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