The Rajasthan Ex-Servicemen Corporation (REXCO) organised a distribution programme on Tuesday at the Sapt Shakti Auditorium, Jaipur Military Cantonment, to provide three-wheeler scooters and other assistive equipment to physically challenged ex-servicemen and their dependents under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
On the occasion, Brigadier V.S. Rathore from the Sainik Welfare Department conveyed that Sainik Welfare Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was unable to attend due to an important meeting with the Chief Minister.
Delivering the keynote address, REXCO Managing Director Major General Vijay Singh stated that REXCO, a Rajasthan Government undertaking established in 2012, has consistently worked for the welfare and dignified employment of ex-servicemen. He emphasised that under the CSR scheme, REXCO has been regularly providing assistive equipment to support disabled ex-servicemen and their families, and this effort will continue in the years ahead.
Brigadier Rathore reiterated the department’s commitment, stating, “A soldier never truly retires — their service to the nation continues in many forms.”
During the event, the following equipment was distributed 12 three-wheeler scooters, hand-driven bicycles, wheelchairs and disabled sensors.
Additionally, ex-servicemen who have made significant contributions to REXCO were felicitated with cash awards, REXCO mementos, and letters of appreciation, presented by Brigadier V.S. Rathore and Major General Vijay Singh.
The event was graced by Major General Rohit Mehrotra, GOC, 61 Sub Area, Bharat Sokhian, Senior Deputy Secretary, Sainik Welfare Department, Captain Narendra Gajraj, Administrative Officer (Administration), and Subedar Major Bajrang Singh Rathore, Administrative Officer (Security) of REXCO, along with numerous ex-servicemen from Jaipur.
The stage proceedings were conducted by Subedar Major Dinesh Sharma.