‘Veterans Outreach App’ Launched by Dalbir Singh for Army Veterans

‘Veterans Outreach App’ Launched by Dalbir Singh for Army Veterans  General Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, launched a mobile app called “Veterans Outreach App” on December 6, 2016, at Manekshaw Centre, to connect with all Army veterans, and create an interactive mechanism

Objective: to provide certain specific facilities to Army Veterans & Veer Naris on their android

based mobiles.  The app was prepared under the guidance of Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV), which functions under the Adjutant General Branch and runs a web portal specifically meant for veterans and Veer Naris called ‘Indian Army Veterans Portal” (www. indianarmyveterans.gov.in ).

Features of the Veterans Outreach App.  The App has a feature of “Ask a question” and “Locator Services” to enable locating Ex-Serviceman Cells, ECHS Polyclinics, Station Canteens and Sainik Aram Garh’s all across the country

the app also has route guidance on a google map to locate any chosen service facility.

A link has also been provided to a “Pension Calculator” on the PCDA (P) web site called ‘Suvigyai’ which will enables to check the veterans, his/her pension entitlements.

The App features “Findings Coursemates” that will enable registered Indian Army Veterans on the portal to connect with old mates.

The app has an additional feature which provides links to various web portals run by Directorate General Recruiting, Directorate General Resettlement, Kendriya Sainik Board, Indian Army, Portal and Principle Controller of Defence Accounts.