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New Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Veera Ratna Foundation holds awareness programme
VIJAYAWADA: The Veera Ratna Foundation, in coordination with the State Military Welfare Department, conducted an awareness programme on Tuesday at the Grand Minerva Hotel to support Veera Narimanulu—women from families of soldiers who died in the line of duty. Brigadier V Venkata Reddy, Director of the State Military Welfare Department, said the initiative aims to empower these women through entrepreneurship and skill development. He highlighted the State government's decision to increase ex-gratia to martyr families from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh, along with steps to provide housing plots, farmland, and assistance in education and healthcare for their children. Under a joint programme with NABARD and 'Manage,' women are being trained in entrepreneurial skills. 'Several have already launched businesses,' he said. Reddy also announced that women aged 25–35, including mothers, are eligible for recruitment as women police officers—13 have applied so far. Foundation CEO Archana Chakravarthy reaffirmed their goal of nationwide support. District officials and bereaved families attended the event.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Veera Ratna Foundation to support families of fallen soldiers
Vijayawada: Brigadier V Venkat Reddy, Director of the State Sainik Welfare Department, said here on Tuesday that inspired by the sacrifice of a military Colonel in Karnataka who died in the line of duty, the Veera Ratna Foundation has been established to support the families of fallen soldiers. State Sainik Welfare Department in collaboration with the Karnataka-based Veera Ratna Foundation jointly organised an awareness programme aimed at empowering 'Veera Naaris' here. Addressing the Veera Naaris, Brigadier Venkat Reddy stated that the programme's objective was to raise awareness among these families, who have lost loved ones in the service of the nation. He commended the State government's decision to increase financial assistance for families of fallen soldiers from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh. He also mentioned that efforts were underway to provide 300 square yards of house plots, along with either 2.5 acres of wet land or five acres of dry land. Furthermore, opportunities are being created for Veera Naaris aged between 25 and 35 to join as women police officers. Archana Chakravarthy, CEO of Veera Ratna Foundation, shared that their foundation currently provides services to Veera Naari families in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, with aspirations to expand nationwide. She expressed happiness at the Sainik Welfare Department's invitation to extend their services to Andhra Pradesh. She reiterated the foundation's commitment to supporting the children of fallen soldiers with their education, health and other needs. The foundation also aims to provide training in various skills and professions to help these women achieve financial and mental stability. The foundation also plans to present 'Sainik Memorial Awards' in the schools where the martyred soldiers studied, with the awards being handed over by the Veera Naaris themselves. Additional Director of the Sainik Welfare Department Shiv Prasad, the district officials, Veera Ratna Foundation staff and families of soldiers who sacrificed their lives at the borders, from various districts also participated.
