Press Trust of India
Bangalore, Dec 7 (PTI): Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj
today urged both central and state governments to seriously
consider solving unemployment among Armed Forces veterans by
appointing them in departments where discipline is necessary.
"The central and state governments must seriously consider
employing Armed Forces veterans in departments where there is
a demand for discipline," he said addressing the Armed Forces
Flag Day celebrations organised at the Raj Bhavan here.
The governments could also utilise their expertise in
disaster management agencies, he said.
"Supporting these proud men and their families, who have
served the country with dignity and distinction, is our duty,"
Bhardwaj said.
State Home Minister and Transport Minister R Ashok said
government was considering granting tax exemption to houses
owned by Armed Forces veterans.
Ashok also said free bus passes would be given to them for
a 10 year period.
He urged Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda to increase
funds allocation for the welfare of Armed Forces veterans.
Gowda, who posthumously honoured some of the personnel who
had served the country at various points of time, called on
people to contribute for the welfare of Armed Forces veterans.
Among the most prominent kin of martyrs to be honoured was
Dhanalaxmi Unni Krishnan, mother of late Major Sandeep
Unnikrishnan who was killed fighting terrorists in the 26/11
Mumbai attack.
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