Staff Reporter
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday launched ‘Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot’ website for contribution to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund at a function organised at the National War Memorial Complex in New Delhi on Friday. This Tri-Service fund, which is utilised for grant of immediate financial assistance to the families of armed personnel of three forces who laid down their lives or get grievously injured in active military operations. The amount donated in this fund will provide financial assistance to the families of martyrs and soldiers of all three services.
Speaking after launching the website, Mr Rajnath Singh said that security is paramount for any society and all sections of the society have an important responsibility towards the welfare of the brave soldiers and their families. He also appealed to the countrymen to be associated to this initiative and make contribution for the welfare of the bravehearts.
On this occasion, the Minister also felicitated the next of kin of fallen heroes and disabled soldiers. Parents and relatives of many war-decorated soldiers graced the occasion. In a video message, popular bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, who is the ‘Goodwill Ambassador’ of the initiative, expressed his gratitude towards the families of the fallen heroes and exhorted people to come forward and contribute to the fund. Anyone or any organisation can make financial assistance on
WWW.MAABHARATIKESAPOOT.MOD.GOV.IN