Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Sitharaman approves proposal of legal aid & to support veterans and war widows

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 16 2019 | 11:10 PM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved a proposal to provide legal advice and support to veterans and war widows, sources said Wednesday.

The meeting was attended by top officials of the Ministry of Defence and the chairman of the Armed Forces Tribunal. This is expected to greatly help these two sections of the armed forces.

"The existing framework of the Kendriya Sainik Board and Zila Sainik Boards will assist in this endeavour of the Ministry of Defence," the sources added.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 16 2019 | 11:10 PM IST

Next Story