Karnataka to set up welfare body for ex-servicemen, no tax on military canteens
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday announced that the Karnataka government will make all necessary efforts to set up an ex-servicemen welfare corporation in the state for the support and rehabilitation of former soldiers.Speaking at Congress's 'Jai Hind Sabha' held in Bengaluru, the Chief Minister also clarified that no excise duty will be imposed on military canteens, amid media speculation on the issue. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretaries KC Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala, along with officials, ex-servicemen and families of martyrs.advertisement'There are media reports about levying excise duty on military canteens. It will not be levied. The second is that there is a demand for setting up an ex-servicemen welfare corporation, and the government will make all efforts in this regard,' Siddaramaiah said during his address.
Reaffirming his government's commitment, he added, 'Not only this, we are with you. You are with the country, and we are with you.'Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar stated that, 'We will form a corporation which will help all ex-servicemen who are residing in Karnataka. I think this is the right time. Me and my cabinet colleagues will discuss with the Chief Minister, and we will honour our commitment for the strength you have given to the country.'advertisementWritten by Thejaswini N
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