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of War Decorated India","2026-08-29T15:43:35.173Z",4245,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.174Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.181Z",{"id":35,"contentId":29,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":159,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":153,"metaDescription":160,"createdById":15,"createdAt":161},"\u003Cp>\u003Cb>A SHORT HISTORY OF THE WAR DECORATED INDIA\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan>(The only\r\nRegistered, Charitable, Society of PVC, MVC, VrC, VC & MC Awardees)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The War\r\nDecorated India is one of the most unusual organisations in \u003C\u002Fspan>India\u003Cspan>. Membership is not achieved\r\nby birth, social status, political appointment, wealth, academic achievement or\r\nother requirements that most societies and organisations demand.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The War\r\nDecorated India was organised on 01 August 1991, at \u003C\u002Fspan>Chandigarh\u003Cspan>, by a group of Sainiks; who had\r\nthe honour of having received the Vir Chakra series of awards. Membership is\r\nlimited to recipients of our Nation’s three highest decorations; awarded for a\r\nconspicuous show of gallantry and intrepidity in the face of enemy; for prowess\r\nshown above and beyond the call of duty. This determines who its members will\r\nbe.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The Aim & Objectives of the organisation include,\r\nbesides bringing all holders together for their mutual welfare, to extend all\r\npossible relief to needy members, their widows, children & parents.\r\nAdvancement of the best interests of members of the Armed Forces of India and\r\nto enhance their prestige, to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth\r\nand to promote allegiance to the Government of India; are some of the other\r\nobjectives.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>It is inevitable, with members scattered widely all\r\nover \u003C\u002Fspan>India\u003Cspan>\r\nthat keeping in touch is difficult. But, the triennial National\r\nConvention-cum-Reunions, lasting\" a few days, give members an opportunity\r\nto make and maintain lasting friendships for sharing problems as well as\r\nhappiness into the future. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","The War Decorated India is one of the most unusual organisations in India. Membership is not achieved by birth, social status, political appointment, wealth, academic achievement or other requirements that most societies and organisations demand.","2026-08-29T15:43:35.177Z",{"id":23,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":163,"title":61,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":164,"currentVersionId":29,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":165,"createdAt":166,"updatedAt":167,"currentVersion":168,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"benefits","2026-08-29T15:43:35.163Z",2158,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.164Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.171Z",{"id":29,"contentId":23,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":169,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":170},"\u003Cdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan>CENTRAL GOVERNMENT\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Ftwdi.in\u002F#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>PUNJAB GOVERNMENT\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002F#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.167Z",{"id":12,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":172,"title":110,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":173,"currentVersionId":23,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":174,"createdAt":173,"updatedAt":175,"currentVersion":176,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"disclaimer","2026-08-29T15:43:35.154Z",376,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.161Z",{"id":23,"contentId":12,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":177,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":178},"\u003Cbr \u002F>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.157Z",{"id":106,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":180,"title":105,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":181,"currentVersionId":12,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":182,"createdAt":181,"updatedAt":183,"currentVersion":184,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"privacy-policy","2026-08-29T15:43:35.136Z",375,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.152Z",{"id":12,"contentId":106,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":177,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":185},"2026-08-29T15:43:35.146Z",{"id":72,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":187,"title":71,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":188,"currentVersionId":106,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":189,"createdAt":190,"updatedAt":191,"currentVersion":192,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"contact-us","2026-08-29T15:43:35.122Z",336,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.124Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.134Z",{"id":106,"contentId":72,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":193,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":194},"\u003Cdiv>\r\nOur postal address is:\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nSecretariat\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nThe War Decorated\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n303, Urban Estate - 1 (B)\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nPatiala. Punjab\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n147002-04\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nIndia.\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nEmail. sg@twdi.in \r\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\nOr alternatively you can send us a direct message also\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n{{contact_form}}\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.129Z",{"id":98,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":196,"title":97,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":197,"currentVersionId":72,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":198,"createdAt":199,"updatedAt":200,"currentVersion":201,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"services","2026-08-29T15:43:35.112Z",335,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.113Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.120Z",{"id":72,"contentId":98,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":202,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":203},"\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\">Having been in Web Hosting industry for last 9 years, we have seen that many users have certain myths with regards to the Hosting platforms. This article of mine intends to dispel those myths so that a user can make a better decision while buying a hosting service. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cspan>Myth 1 : Websites hosted on Linux platform cannot be opened from a Windows system.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cbr \u002F>Though absolutely wrong, but many end users do believe it, To cite a few examples : Google.com, ndtv.com, ibnlive.com use a non Windows platform and you can still view them on your PC. Bottom line is all web traffic primarily uses two protocols : http and https. Any server implementing them, can be accessed from any client browser. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cspan>Myth 2 : Linux platform is better as compared to Windows from security point of view.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cbr \u002F>This again is a total myth. Both Linux and Windows server can be equally secure or un-secure. It depends mostly on the system admin, the web application and last but not the least, the Webmaster (the hosting user). \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cspan>Myth 3 : Windows platform is more stable as compared to Linux.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cbr \u002F>It is actually the other way around. A Linux server rarely requires a restart or a reboot. Whereas for a Windows server, for certain updates to be pushed, restart\u002Freboot is required. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cspan>Myth 4 : Windows platform is supported by a Corporation whereas Linux does not have any support channel.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cbr \u002F>Again its a total fallacy. There are several big Corporation supporting Linux like IBM, Redhat, HP etc. by providing updates to various Linux projects like Kernel development, driver development etc. Apart from these developers, there are several highly qualified and motivated individuals contributing a large chunk of code\u002Fupdates to various Linux projects. Also one can find more support resources for Linux issues than Windows. Well last point is my personnel opinion and one only needs to Google to verify the same. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>I hope this article serves its intended purpose and enable you to take a better decision. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.116Z",{"id":50,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":205,"title":206,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":207,"currentVersionId":98,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":208,"createdAt":209,"updatedAt":210,"currentVersion":211,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"about-us","Short History of War Decorated India","2026-08-29T15:43:35.091Z",334,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.092Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.108Z",{"id":98,"contentId":50,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":212,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":206,"metaDescription":160,"createdById":15,"createdAt":213},"\u003Cp>\u003Cb>A SHORT HISTORY OF THE WAR DECORATED INDIA\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan>(The only\r\nRegistered, Charitable, Society of PVC, MVC, VrC, VC & MC Awardees)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The War\r\nDecorated India is one of the most unusual organisations in \u003C\u002Fspan>India\u003Cspan>. Membership is not achieved\r\nby birth, social status, political appointment, wealth, academic achievement or\r\nother requirements that most societies and organisations demand.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The War\r\nDecorated India was organised on 01 August 1991, at \u003C\u002Fspan>Chandigarh\u003Cspan>, by a group of Sainiks; who had\r\nthe honour of having received the Vir Chakra series of awards. Membership is\r\nlimited to recipients of our Nation’s three highest decorations; awarded for a\r\nconspicuous show of gallantry and intrepidity in the face of enemy; for prowess\r\nshown above and beyond the call of duty. This determines who its members will\r\nbe.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The Aim & Objectives of the organisation include,\r\nbesides bringing all holders together for their mutual welfare, to extend all\r\npossible relief to needy members, their widows, children & parents.\r\nAdvancement of the best interests of members of the Armed Forces of India and\r\nto enhance their prestige, to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth\r\nand to promote allegiance to the Government of India; are some of the other\r\nobjectives.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>It is inevitable, with members scattered widely all\r\nover \u003C\u002Fspan>India\u003Cspan>\r\nthat keeping in touch is difficult. But, the triennial National\r\nConvention-cum-Reunions, lasting\" a few days, give members an opportunity\r\nto make and maintain lasting friendships for sharing problems as well as\r\nhappiness into the future. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.096Z",10,{"id":216,"slug":217,"fullName":218,"postNominal":219,"serviceNumber":220,"rankId":221,"unitId":222,"serviceBranch":223,"stateId":15,"dob":224,"dod":15,"isRetired":19,"isPosthumous":19,"isDeceased":19,"isMarried":19,"isMemberTwdi":19,"spouseName":15,"thumbnailMediaId":225,"status":119,"authorId":15,"currentVersionId":226,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":227,"createdAt":228,"updatedAt":229,"rank":230,"unit":235,"state":15,"thumbnailMedia":241,"children":253,"gallery":254,"awards":255,"currentVersion":274,"versionOverride":15,"effectiveVersion":287},656,"harbhajan-singh-2586","Harbhajan Singh","VrC","3357370",9,273,"army","1947-03-15T00:00:00.000Z",1113,2215,2586,"2026-08-29T15:42:52.677Z","2026-08-29T15:43:21.050Z",{"id":221,"name":231,"abbreviation":232,"serviceBranch":223,"sortOrder":233,"legacyNid":234},"Major","Maj",2,328,{"id":222,"name":236,"armId":127,"serviceBranch":223,"sortOrder":7,"legacyNid":237,"arm":238},"4 Sikh",838,{"id":127,"name":239,"serviceBranch":223,"sortOrder":7,"legacyNid":240},"Infantry",508,{"id":225,"filename":242,"storagePath":243,"url":244,"mimeType":245,"kind":246,"sizeBytes":247,"width":248,"height":249,"altText":250,"uploadedById":15,"legacyFid":251,"createdAt":252},"960e7a09-3357370-sub-maj-harbhajan-singh.jpg","\u002Fhome\u002Fvdev\u002Freet-mp-singh\u002Ftwdi\u002Fbackend\u002Fuploads-images\u002F960e7a09-3357370-sub-maj-harbhajan-singh.jpg","\u002Fuploads-images\u002F960e7a09-3357370-sub-maj-harbhajan-singh.jpg","image\u002Fjpeg","image",3052,81,125,"3357370-Sub-Maj-Harbhajan-Singh.jpg",1235,"2026-08-29T15:42:38.405Z",[],[],[256],{"id":257,"awardeeId":216,"medalId":233,"operationId":258,"districtId":15,"dateOfAward":259,"dateOfAwardYearOnly":19,"gazetteNotification":260,"shortCitation":261,"fullCitationHtml":262,"legacyNid":263,"createdAt":264,"updatedAt":265,"medal":266,"operation":270,"district":15},666,7,"1971-11-20T00:00:00.000Z","94 Pres\u002F72,19-8-72","Lance Naik Harbhajan Singh was the commander of the leading section of his company which was given the task of closing the defences occupied by the enemy in the Eastern Sector. His company came under intense and accurate small arms fire when it was only 300 yards short of ","\u003Cdiv>Lance Naik Harbhajan Singh was the commander of the leading section of his company which was given the task of closing the defences occupied by the enemy in the Eastern Sector. His company came under intense and accurate small arms fire when it was only 300 yards short of enemy-held positions. Handling the light machine gun himself, he was moving forward when he was hit by a burst from an enemy machine gun. But he continued to crawl forward when he was hit by another burst. Still undeterred, he continued to crawl forward and taking up a suitable position destroyed the enemy pillbox. Unmindful of his injuries, he deployed his section in defence and ensured that his men had dug in completely.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>In this action, Lance Naik Harbhajan Singh displayed gallantry, Leadership and determination of a high order.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",3904,"2026-08-29T15:43:21.043Z","2026-08-29T15:43:21.053Z",{"id":233,"name":267,"abbreviation":219,"thumbnailMediaId":268,"sortOrder":127,"legacyNid":269},"Vir Chakra",242,359,{"id":258,"name":271,"startDate":272,"endDate":272,"details":15,"sortOrder":7,"legacyNid":273},"1971 Cactus Lily","1971-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",1522,{"id":226,"awardeeId":216,"versionLabel":275,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":233,"fieldsJson":276,"createdById":15,"createdAt":286},"20260829-00002",{"slug":217,"fullName":218,"postNominal":219,"serviceNumber":220,"rank":277,"unit":278,"serviceBranch":223,"state":15,"dob":224,"dod":15,"flags":279,"thumbnailMediaId":225,"children":280,"gallery":281,"awards":282},{"id":221,"name":231},{"id":222,"name":236},{"isRetired":19,"isPosthumous":19,"isDeceased":19,"isMarried":19,"isMemberTwdi":19},[],[],[283],{"id":257,"medal":284,"operation":285,"district":15,"dateOfAward":259,"dateOfAwardYearOnly":19,"gazetteNotification":260,"shortCitation":261,"fullCitationHtml":262},{"id":233,"name":267},{"id":258,"name":271},"2026-08-29T15:43:21.049Z",{"id":226,"awardeeId":216,"versionLabel":275,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":233,"fieldsJson":288,"createdById":15,"createdAt":286},{"slug":217,"fullName":218,"postNominal":219,"serviceNumber":220,"rank":289,"unit":290,"serviceBranch":223,"state":15,"dob":224,"dod":15,"flags":291,"thumbnailMediaId":225,"children":292,"gallery":293,"awards":294},{"id":221,"name":231},{"id":222,"name":236},{"isRetired":19,"isPosthumous":19,"isDeceased":19,"isMarried":19,"isMemberTwdi":19},[],[],[295],{"id":257,"medal":296,"operation":297,"district":15,"dateOfAward":259,"dateOfAwardYearOnly":19,"gazetteNotification":260,"shortCitation":261,"fullCitationHtml":262},{"id":233,"name":267},{"id":258,"name":271},{"whatsHappeningBlockSlug":15},[],{"medals":301,"branches":320},[302,305,310,312,316],{"id":127,"name":303,"abbreviation":304,"count":23},"Param Vir Chakra","PVC",{"id":306,"name":307,"abbreviation":308,"count":309},4,"Mahavir Chakra","MVC",219,{"id":233,"name":267,"abbreviation":219,"count":311},1317,{"id":313,"name":314,"abbreviation":315,"count":7},5,"Victoria Cross","VC",{"id":317,"name":318,"abbreviation":319,"count":7},6,"Military Cross","MC",[321,323,326,329,331,333],{"branch":223,"count":322},1253,{"branch":324,"count":325},"air_force",216,{"branch":327,"count":328},"navy",58,{"branch":330,"count":87},"bsf",{"branch":332,"count":8},"crpf",{"branch":334,"count":8},"civilian",{"items":336,"total":233,"page":8,"pageSize":127},[337,345],{"id":233,"kind":338,"title":339,"startDate":340,"endDate":15,"place":341,"timings":15,"agendaHtml":342,"minutesHtml":177,"resolutionsHtml":177,"resultsHtml":177,"legacyNid":343,"createdAt":344,"updatedAt":344},"meeting","Annual EC Meeting 9-10 Dec 2013","2013-12-09T05:30:00.000Z","Panchkula","\u003Cdiv>\u003Cb>ANNUAL MEETING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WAR DECORATED INDIA\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cb>AT CHANDIGARH 9-10 Dec 2013 (Mon - Tue)\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>1. Annual meeting of the executing committee along with some special invitees will be held on 9-10 Dec 2013. The following is planned to be discussed:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>2. Review issues discussed at the Triennial National Convention-cum-Reunion - 2013.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>3. Suggestions for progressing cases related to monetary allowances and other benefits with the Central\u002FState governments and the Defence Headquarters.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>4. Need for Legal Advice to progress cases and projection to the seventh central pay commission.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>5. Availability of funds to the War Decorated India and their utilisation.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>6. Suggestions to improve the War Decorated India website: www.twdi.in\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>7. Additional points received from the executive committee members.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>8. Any other points with the permission of the Chair\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>You are requested to make it convenient to attend.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Venue and time of meeting will be intimated later. \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>YOU ARE REQUESTED TO INTIMATE YOUR ETA & REQUIREMENT OF ACCOMMODATION AT THE EARLIEST BUT NOT LATER THAN 25 NOV 13\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Capt Reet MP Singh, VrC (Retd)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Secretary General\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",4825,"2026-08-30T02:52:48.020Z",{"id":8,"kind":338,"title":346,"startDate":347,"endDate":15,"place":348,"timings":15,"agendaHtml":349,"minutesHtml":350,"resolutionsHtml":177,"resultsHtml":177,"legacyNid":351,"createdAt":352,"updatedAt":352},"Executive Committee Meeting","2011-11-05T05:30:00.000Z","Chandigarh","\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>NOTICE OF\r\nEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>SATURDAY,\r\n05 November, 2011 AT 1100 Hrs\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>PUNJAB\r\nBHAWAN, SECTOR 3, CHANDIGARH\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>AGENDA\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>1.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>President’s welcome address.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>2.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Confirmation of Minutes of Executive\r\nCommitted Meeting held on 02 April 2011\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>3.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Brief presentation of Accounts from 01\r\nApril 2011 to 31 October 2011.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>4.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>How can the expenses on EC meetings be cut?\r\nEconomy on food & accommodation.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>5.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>State\r\ndirectors to elucidate on their brief achievements\u002Factivities so far; as well\r\nas their future plans.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>6.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>The\r\ndifficulties being faced by the State Directors in motivating, and prompting,\r\ntheir State Governments to accept the demands of the War Decorated. The\r\nsolutions as suggested by the respective State Directors.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>7.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Any help\r\nrequired from The War Decorated India.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>8.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>The\r\ndesirability of holding EC Meetings every six months. Should this be dispensed\r\nwith and we revert back to one Executive Committee meeting per annum – on the 1st\r\nFriday of every November.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>9.\u003Cspan>       \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Getting\r\nIncome Tax Exemption for War Decorated India.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>10.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Need to\r\nfind a replacement for the Secretary General, and make the new incumbent an\r\nunderstudy so that no void is created when he quits in 2013.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>11.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Requirement\r\nto enroll more members. Who all can help?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>12.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Need of\r\ninviting Chief Minister of other States to the Triennial as well as at\r\nExecutive Committee Meetings.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>13.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Appointment\r\nof State Director of Haryana.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>14.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>To pass\r\na resolution to the affect that the State Director should originally belong,\r\nand should have been originally enrolled, from the State which he is\r\nrepresenting.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>15.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Requirement\r\nof a Home Office for the President, with furniture and a helper, to provide\r\nSecretarial Support at Chandigarh.\r\nTotal Cost: Capital - \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>`\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan> 35000.00 (covers a computer, printer and a filing\r\ncabinet) & Recurring expenditure of \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>` 5000.00 per\r\nmonth.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>16.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>To determine the date of the TNCR -\r\n2013\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>17.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>A\r\npresentation by the Secretary General - “Making Live” of the War Decorated\r\nIndia & Trust website.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>18.\u003Cspan>     \r\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Any\r\nother point with the permission of the Chair.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Capt\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>ain\r\nReet MP Singh, VrC (Retd)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Secretary General\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>held at punjab bhawan, sector-3, chandigarh\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>on saturday, The 5th\r\nday of November, 2011\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>T\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>he following were present:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>1.  Brig N.S.\r\nSandhu, MVC (\u003Cb>NSS)\u003C\u002Fb>                         -         President (in the Chair)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>2.  Maj Gen LS\r\nLehl, PVSM, VrC \u003Cb>(LSL)\u003C\u002Fb>                           -         Vice President (Army) \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>3.  Air Marshal\r\nRandhir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VrC \u003Cb>(RS)\u003C\u002Fb>      -         Vice\r\nPresident (IAF)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>4.  Lt Col HIS\r\nDhaliwal, VrC \u003Cb>(HIS\u003C\u002Fb>)                       -         Treasurer\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>5.  Brig Amarjit\r\nSingh Brar, VrC \u003Cb>(ASB)\u003C\u002Fb>                           -         State Director (Punjab)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>6.  Brig Manjit\r\nSingh, MVC \u003Cb>(MS)\u003C\u002Fb>                          -         State Director (CH)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>7.  Brig BS\r\nMankotia, MVC \u003Cb>(BSM)\u003C\u002Fb>                        -         State Director (Himachal)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>8.  Brig KS\r\nChandpuri, MVC, VSM \u003Cb>(KSC)\u003C\u002Fb>               -         State\r\nDirector (Punjab)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>9.  Brig JK\r\nTomar, VrC \u003Cb>(JKT)\u003C\u002Fb>                                      -         State Director (U.P.)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>10. Col (Dr)\r\nVirender K Sahi, VrC \u003Cb>(VKS)\u003C\u002Fb>                          -         State Director (J & K)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>11. Brig RK\r\nSingh, MVC \u003Cb>(RKS)\u003C\u002Fb>                                      -         Special Invitee (U.P.)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>12. Capt. Reet MP\r\nSingh, VrC \u003Cb>(RMP)\u003C\u002Fb>                     -         Secretary General \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>The following business was transacted:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan>          \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>NSS \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>welcomed all delegates from various\r\nstates. He, however, regretted that not many delegates had been able to come\r\nthis time.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan>        NSS\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan> started\r\nby giving a brief outline of the day's programme. \u003Cb>NSS\u003C\u002Fb> elucidated that lunch for the day had been organised by the\r\nHon'ble Minister for Defence Services Welfare (Punjab)\r\n\u003Cb>Capt Balbir Singh Bath \u003C\u002Fb>(\u003Cb>BSB\u003C\u002Fb>); who will also make The War\r\nDecorated website \"live\" - a formal launch of the website. \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>said that in the evening there is a\r\nmeeting of the Punjab awardees with the Hon'ble Chief Minister Punjab, Sardar\r\nParkash Singh Badal; who has also called his senior bureaucrats to be present\r\nso that on the spot decisions could be taken. \u003Cb>NSS\u003C\u002Fb> said that a Memorandum has been prepared and the same was in\r\nthe folders give to the directors.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>        \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>briefed all present about the\r\npoints contained in the Memorandum which is attached along with minutes of the\r\nmeeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>After this\r\nthe Agenda Points were taken up:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Passing\r\nof the Minutes of the last EC meeting held on 02 April, 2011\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan>        RMP\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan> said\r\nthat the Minutes had already been circulated and the same formed a part of the\r\nfolder given to all present at the meeting. He requested that in case there\r\nwere any points about the Minutes, the same may be pointed out otherwise the\r\nMinutes be approved and passed.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>  \u003C\u002Fspan>       \u003Cb>HIS\u003C\u002Fb> proposed and \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>seconded that the Minutes be approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Presentation\r\nof Accounts - The War Decorated India\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan>        HIS \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>said\r\nthat the War Decorated India (\u003Cb>WDI\u003C\u002Fb>)\r\nhad 8,86,392.42 in the bank. \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>mentioned\r\nthat \u003Cb>WDI \u003C\u002Fb>had only about Rs. 3 Lacs\r\nin the bank at the beginning of the year. The increase of funds has been due to\r\ndonations received recently.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Frequency\r\nof Executive Committee Meetings:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan>        \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>The utility\r\nof having a meeting once in every 6 months was discussed in the light of the\r\neconomy, participation of various delegates from states and the lack of agenda\r\npoints. It was decided that such meetings should be held on as required basis\r\nat Chandigarh.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan> \u003C\u002Fspan>        NSS\r\nsaid he had made very serious efforts to reduce the expenditure in all spheres.\r\nHe said that the last EC meeting had cost around Rs. 30,000.00 while the\r\npresent one may not cost even Rs. 5,000.00. NSS said that the meeting hall,\r\nlunch and accommodation was by courtesy of the Minister for Defence Services\r\nWelfare, Punjab Capt Balbir Singh Bath (\u003Cb>BSB\u003C\u002Fb>).\r\nHe further said that as far as dinner is concerned he had requested the Chief\r\nMinister, Punjab, Shri Parkash Singh Badal who\r\nhad very kindly agreed to host it. \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>further\r\nsaid that he had managed to get transport from the Punjab Government free of\r\ncost. \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>explained that the last\r\ntime a room rent of approximately Rs. 1,000.00 for each room was paid while\r\nthis time it was going to cost only Rs. 300.00 per room.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Requirement\r\nof a Secretariat and office at Chandigarh\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>        For\r\nefficient and prompt correspondence regarding \u003Cb>WDI\u003C\u002Fb> and \u003Cb>WDT\u003C\u002Fb>, the\r\nrequirement of establishing Secretariat\u002Foffice at Chandigarh was discussed. The need of having\r\nan office at Chandigarh\r\nwas unanimously agreed to. It was further decided that the office accommodation\r\nfree of cost be explored by \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>for\r\nthe office of \u003Cb>WDI \u003C\u002Fb>and \u003Cb>WDT.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan>        RMP\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>\r\nsuggested a capital expenditure of Rs. 50,000.00 for setting up a computer,\r\nprinter, filing cabinets, office furniture and other consumables like\r\nstationary, tonners for printer etc. be approved and a recurring expenditure of\r\nRs. 5,000.00 as salary for steno-typist\u002Fcomputer operator be sanctioned and it was\r\nunanimously resolved that since a large portion of correspondence will also\r\nrelate to the War Decorated Trust. The amount may be spent out of the trust\r\nfunds.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Meeting\r\nwith the Chief Minister, Punjab\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>        \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>expressed his difficulty in\r\ncontinuing as the Secretary General of the War Decorated India. He said he was\r\nnot quitting immediately but will try to continue in the shoes of the Secretary\r\nGeneral till the 2013 Triennial National Convention-cum-Reunion. But he felt\r\nthat it was important that someone becomes familiar with the nitty gritty of\r\nrunning the show and gains experience before he gets into the saddle. \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>agreed with \u003Cb>RMP\u003C\u002Fb>'s contention. He said that he will consult other members to\r\nfind a suitable replacement for the Secretary General.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>        \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>said that there was need to enroll\r\nmore members and 100% if possible. He said that we had the most logical, and\r\nnominal, fee structure in the world. \u003Cb>NSS\r\n\u003C\u002Fb>requested all State Directors to help in enrolling more awardees.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>        At\r\nthis stage \u003Cb>Mr. Davinder Singh Sandhu f\u002Fo\r\n2\u002FLt Rajeev Sandhu, MVC \u003C\u002Fb>joined the meeting. \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>informed all present that Mr. Sandhu had donated all his\r\nproperty to the Assam Regiment to which his son belonged. All present welcomed\r\nMr. Sandhu with loud applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>        Taking\r\nup the next point \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>said that it\r\nwas important to have a functional State Director in every State. He pointed\r\nout the case of the Haryana State Director, \u003Cb>Col\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cb> Jatinder Kumar, VrC, \u003C\u002Fb>who had literally\r\n'disappeared' from the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>        On\r\nthe matter of seeking exemption from paying Income Tax \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>explained that while an exemption existed for the Trust income\r\nthere was no such exemption for the War Decorated India. Against a suggestion\r\nthat an exemption be sought now for War Decorated India \u003Cb>RMP\u003C\u002Fb> said that as per his opinion such a move may not be prudent at\r\nthis stage as we might be asked to produce old accounts and pay tax on them. \u003Cb>HIS\u003C\u002Fb> was asked to go into the details in\r\nconsultation with the \u003Cb>CA.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>VIII\r\nTriennial National Convention-cum-Reunion\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>        The\r\ndates for holding the Convention-cum-Reunion were discussed. After all pros and\r\ncons it was unanimously agreed that the \u003Cb>TNCR\r\n\u003C\u002Fb>be held in the first week of March, 2013. However, it was left up to the\r\npresident and three Vice Presidents to determine the exact dates and place for\r\nthis \u003Cb>TNCR\u003C\u002Fb> and to inform the\r\nSecretary General well in time to issue notices regarding the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Pension\r\nof Widows:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>        \u003Cb>VKS \u003C\u002Fb>pointed out that at present the\r\npension that a widow is eligible to receive passes on to two categories: 1.\r\nEldest child if he\u002Fshe is below 21 years of age otherwise to the daughters or\r\nhandicapped children for lifetime. The Gallantry Decoration Allowance which is\r\na part of pension is not passed on. He regretted that he had passed on this\r\npoint twice earlier also but it appeared to him that it was not pressed\r\nearnestly. \u003Cb>LSL \u003C\u002Fb>ordered \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>to make a draft and said he will\r\nget in touch with the AG on this subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Memento\r\nto Brig Sant Singh, MVC** ex President:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>        \u003Cb>KSC \u003C\u002Fb>said that as we were giving a\r\nmemento to Brig Sant Singh, MVC** we should also present a memento to the Ist\r\nPresident of the organisation, Brig Sukhdev Singh, VrC, MC. \u003Cb>\u003Cspan>KSC\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan> \u003C\u002Fspan>exhorted that there should not be a\r\ndisparity among Presidents and mementos should be presented to all Presidents.\r\nAfter an animated discussion \u003Cb>RS \u003C\u002Fb>said\r\nhe will donate Rs 25000.00 for a memento to be presented to Brig Sukhdev Singh,\r\nVrC, MC. \u003Cb>LSL \u003C\u002Fb>said he would like to\r\nshare ½ of the total amount of Rs. 25,000.00. It was agreed that both \u003Cb>RS \u003C\u002Fb>& \u003Cb>LSL \u003C\u002Fb>will pay Rs. 12,500.00 each towards presenting a memento to\r\nBrig Sukhdev Singh, VrC, MC.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>        At\r\nthis point the Punjab Minister for Defence Services Welfare,    \u003Cb>Capt\r\nBalbir Singh Bath \u003C\u002Fb>walked in and the proceedings of the meeting were halted.\r\nAll delegates were introduced to the Minister. While welcoming the minister \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>said he was most considerate\r\ngentleman and understood the problems that were being faced not only by the\r\nGallantry Award Winners but ex-serviceman at large. \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>said it was courtesy \u003Cb>Capt\r\nBalbir Singh Bath\u003C\u002Fb> that we were sitting in Punjab Bhawan and he had also\r\nhelped us to arrange for the accommodation as well. \u003Cb>Capt Balbir Singh Bath \u003C\u002Fb>was also the host for the lunch \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>said.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Making\r\nlive of the War Decorated India Website:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>        \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>introduced the War Decorated India\r\nand Trust Website to all those present. He explained the contents of the\r\nWebsite which he said will include the number, name, unit, address, telephone,\r\ndate of award, gazette notification, citation etc. of the awardees. He said he\r\nwas proud to announce that this was a unique venture and maybe the only website\r\nof its kind in the world which will contain details of the families of the\r\nawardees as well. \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>said that the\r\nWDI was keen to maintain close contact with the families of even those awardees\r\nwho had passed away. At this stage a question was posed as to why was such a detailed\r\ninformation required about the awardees? He said that the Website was an\r\nattempt to keep the memory of all awardees alive. We do not want the awardees\r\nto fade away into oblivion. The aim is to keep alive the memory of all awardees\r\nin times to come. \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>further\r\nelucidated that Agenda and Minutes of all Triennial National\r\nConvention-cum-Reunions and Executive Committee meetings of the War Decorated\r\nIndia will be available on the Website.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>Gratitude\r\n& Thanks:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cu>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fi>        \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>expressed his gratitude to \u003Cb>Mr. S. S. Gandhi, \u003C\u002Fb>the author of the\r\nbook: \"Portraits of Valour\" \u003Cb>RMP\r\n\u003C\u002Fb>acknowledged the help\u003Cb> received\r\nfrom   Mr. S. S. Gandhi \u003C\u002Fb>in compiling\r\nthe date for the website, \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>also\r\nthanked \u003Cb>Mr. Kirti Singh \u003C\u002Fb>who had made\r\nthe War Decorated Website and that too for peanuts. \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>praised \u003Cb>Mr. Kirti\r\nSingh's \u003C\u002Fb>patience that he so very willingly made modifications and sometimes\r\neven had to change the basic structure of the website as well. He also\r\nappreciated efforts put in by \u003Cb>Shri\r\nJagjeet Singh\u003C\u002Fb> who had done a major job of data input. \u003Cb>RMP \u003C\u002Fb>also thanked SS, \u003Cb>NSS\u003C\u002Fb>\r\nand the whole Executive Committee for the unending\u003Cb> \u003C\u002Fb>encouragement they provided.\u003Cb>\r\nRMP \u003C\u002Fb>requested that any discrepancy noticed in the Website maybe pointed out\r\nso that we may make corrections. He also informed the members that it will take\r\nanother six months to complete data input.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>        \u003Cb>Capt Balbir Singh Bath \u003C\u002Fb>suggested that\r\nthe family background of the awardees should also be included in the website so\r\nthat the visitors come to know more about the awardees. He made a special\r\nmention of \u003Cb>NSS \u003C\u002Fb>who he said comes\r\nfrom a distinguished family of defence personnel. \u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>        The\r\nmeeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>       The\r\nMinutes have been duly scrutinised, modified, qualified and approved by the\r\nPresident, Brig NS Sandhu, MVC.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan>            Being\r\ncirculated by Secretary General under orders from the President.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",3105,"2026-08-30T02:52:48.013Z",{"id":50,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":205,"title":206,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":207,"currentVersionId":98,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":208,"createdAt":209,"updatedAt":210,"currentVersion":354,"versionOverride":15,"effectiveVersion":355},{"id":98,"contentId":50,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":212,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":206,"metaDescription":160,"createdById":15,"createdAt":213},{"id":98,"contentId":50,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":212,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":206,"metaDescription":160,"createdById":15,"createdAt":213}]