29 May 2009
Dear Colleagues,
A very large number of suggestions have been received for the scheduled Core Gp meetings May 30 and 31. We express deep gratitude to all ESM who have spared time and put in effort in thinking up and sending these constructive suggestions.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
ESM sitrep 27 May evening
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Subject: ESM sitrep 27 May evening
Date: Wednesday, 27 May, 2009, 11:01 PM
Dear Colleagues,
Retired Subedar Verma calls up from Faridabad complaining that the bank is not giving the 20% enhanced pension to those veterans above 80. He further complains that the DPDO at Red Fort tells the affected to approach their Record Offices. They need help.
A call from Veteran CPO Ramdev from Jhunjhunu speaks of harassment by the police of a Service widow. Help is needed.
A Veteran Sepoy Devinder calls up from a ECHS policlinic requesting intervention because having waited long to see the visiting Cardiologist, he is told that only up to token number 45 would be seen; he is 53.
And the list continues...problems ranging from individual to general.
It at least shows that the ESM have begun to have confidence in the IESM that their problems would be attended to. I do hope we measure up to their expectations.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Subject: ESM sitrep 27 May evening
Date: Wednesday, 27 May, 2009, 11:01 PM
Dear Colleagues,
Retired Subedar Verma calls up from Faridabad complaining that the bank is not giving the 20% enhanced pension to those veterans above 80. He further complains that the DPDO at Red Fort tells the affected to approach their Record Offices. They need help.
A call from Veteran CPO Ramdev from Jhunjhunu speaks of harassment by the police of a Service widow. Help is needed.
A Veteran Sepoy Devinder calls up from a ECHS policlinic requesting intervention because having waited long to see the visiting Cardiologist, he is told that only up to token number 45 would be seen; he is 53.
And the list continues...problems ranging from individual to general.
It at least shows that the ESM have begun to have confidence in the IESM that their problems would be attended to. I do hope we measure up to their expectations.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
IESM : CLARIFICATION by Maj Gen Satbir singh
Dear Friends,
1. All members of the Steering Committee with the positive cooperation of state, district and city convenor have been working tirelessly to run the Movement as smoothly as possible. All of us who have volunteered to do this task need to be encouraged to remain charged, motivated and enthusiastic to work for getting justice for the Defence Services. I wish to assure all ESMs of the country and specially the members of IESM that the highest form of integrity and honesty have always formed part of the cardinal principles of our functioning and management. We assure everyone the total transparency in management of funds available with the IESM.
2. However, a few of our ESM friends have made comments through e mails alleging impropriety without definite evidence, which is not only incorrect but humiliating to those who are managing the affairs. I wish to clarify the following:-
It is hereby stated that not a paisa of IESM funds has been spent while addressing ESM meetings/press conferences in support of BJP during elections.
Since, we are all part time honorary volunteers working for welfare of ESM without any staff or office support, there may have been some delay in sending acknowledgments/receipts to members for memberships fee/contributions. If any ESM who has sent his registration fee/contributions and has not yet received his receipt/acknowledgement may please write to us. Expeditious action will be taken to reply the querry.
Earlier, limited Part time staff had been employed to carryout the functions due to limited availability of funds. Shortly we will employ additional staff to speed up the office functions. Effort will be made to ensure that ESM have no reason to complain. All queries will be expeditiously dealt with.
Total collection as on 31 Mar 2009 has been Rs 2343384.00 whole total expenditure has been Rs 569363.00. FD for Rs 16 lakhs has also been made. All ESM should note that we are subject to external audit. Audited balance sheet will be placed on the website for the information of all members after submission of our IT Return.
With Kind Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
1. All members of the Steering Committee with the positive cooperation of state, district and city convenor have been working tirelessly to run the Movement as smoothly as possible. All of us who have volunteered to do this task need to be encouraged to remain charged, motivated and enthusiastic to work for getting justice for the Defence Services. I wish to assure all ESMs of the country and specially the members of IESM that the highest form of integrity and honesty have always formed part of the cardinal principles of our functioning and management. We assure everyone the total transparency in management of funds available with the IESM.
2. However, a few of our ESM friends have made comments through e mails alleging impropriety without definite evidence, which is not only incorrect but humiliating to those who are managing the affairs. I wish to clarify the following:-
It is hereby stated that not a paisa of IESM funds has been spent while addressing ESM meetings/press conferences in support of BJP during elections.
Since, we are all part time honorary volunteers working for welfare of ESM without any staff or office support, there may have been some delay in sending acknowledgments/receipts to members for memberships fee/contributions. If any ESM who has sent his registration fee/contributions and has not yet received his receipt/acknowledgement may please write to us. Expeditious action will be taken to reply the querry.
Earlier, limited Part time staff had been employed to carryout the functions due to limited availability of funds. Shortly we will employ additional staff to speed up the office functions. Effort will be made to ensure that ESM have no reason to complain. All queries will be expeditiously dealt with.
Total collection as on 31 Mar 2009 has been Rs 2343384.00 whole total expenditure has been Rs 569363.00. FD for Rs 16 lakhs has also been made. All ESM should note that we are subject to external audit. Audited balance sheet will be placed on the website for the information of all members after submission of our IT Return.
With Kind Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
Monday, May 25, 2009
ESM sitrep 25 May evening
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Subject: ESM sitrep 25 May evening
Date: Monday, 25 May, 2009, 10:13 PM
Dear Colleagues,
PBOR from different areas have been calling up to reaffirm their support for the OROP-related actions taken by IESM so far and conveying their readiness to follow whatever directions are issued in future.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Subject: ESM sitrep 25 May evening
Date: Monday, 25 May, 2009, 10:13 PM
Dear Colleagues,
PBOR from different areas have been calling up to reaffirm their support for the OROP-related actions taken by IESM so far and conveying their readiness to follow whatever directions are issued in future.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
ESM Sitrep 24 May..
Dear Colleagues,
Our Colleague, Commander Sharan Ahuja, IN, sent the following email this morning:
Quote
Today's Hindustan Times 24 May 2009 gives 5 priorities for the Defence Minister the "TO-DO -LIST". They are listed on page 7 as under:
1. Ensure transparency in Defence deals.
2. Big tenders not secretive.
3. Speed up procurement of fighter jets
4. Define Indo-US military relations
5. Take a fresh look at the One Rank one Pension demand of war Veterans (OROP) Unquote
It is happy news that the OROP demand in on the government’s radar screen. It also validates the efforts put in by thousands of ESM over the last one year to bring the issue to this stage.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Our Colleague, Commander Sharan Ahuja, IN, sent the following email this morning:
Quote
Today's Hindustan Times 24 May 2009 gives 5 priorities for the Defence Minister the "TO-DO -LIST". They are listed on page 7 as under:
1. Ensure transparency in Defence deals.
2. Big tenders not secretive.
3. Speed up procurement of fighter jets
4. Define Indo-US military relations
5. Take a fresh look at the One Rank one Pension demand of war Veterans (OROP) Unquote
It is happy news that the OROP demand in on the government’s radar screen. It also validates the efforts put in by thousands of ESM over the last one year to bring the issue to this stage.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Saturday, May 23, 2009
New IESM Members from Pune ..thanks to Col RM (Michael) Bedi
Sat, May 23, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Dear Colleagues,
New Members
We extend a hearty welcome to the following new members from Pune and compliment Colonel RM (Michael) Bedi for his motivation:
1. Brig KB Malik
2. Col BS Chopra
3. Lt Col BA Dsouza
4. Lt Col Ram Sarup Sharma
5. Col JS Mangat
6. Lt Col RK Chawla
7. Brig Vikram Jog
8. Maj BN Balgu
9. Lt Col Auinash Barge
10. Col Ullhas Shankar Rao Parab
11. Brig HC Dhodapkar
12. Lt Gen BT Pandit, PVSM, VrC
13. Sgt VN Varghese.
14. Brig SK Sachdeva
15. Lt Col Kuldipak Saini
16. Cdr SP Taneja.
17. Lt Col BK Rajput
18. Col Inderjit Vohra
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Dear Colleagues,
New Members
We extend a hearty welcome to the following new members from Pune and compliment Colonel RM (Michael) Bedi for his motivation:
1. Brig KB Malik
2. Col BS Chopra
3. Lt Col BA Dsouza
4. Lt Col Ram Sarup Sharma
5. Col JS Mangat
6. Lt Col RK Chawla
7. Brig Vikram Jog
8. Maj BN Balgu
9. Lt Col Auinash Barge
10. Col Ullhas Shankar Rao Parab
11. Brig HC Dhodapkar
12. Lt Gen BT Pandit, PVSM, VrC
13. Sgt VN Varghese.
14. Brig SK Sachdeva
15. Lt Col Kuldipak Saini
16. Cdr SP Taneja.
17. Lt Col BK Rajput
18. Col Inderjit Vohra
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Thursday, May 21, 2009
ESM sitrep 21 May evening
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Subject: ESM sitrep 21 May evening
Date: Thursday, 21 May, 2009, 9:11 PM
Dear Colleagues,
An email received from Veteran T.R.Ramaswami by another ESM is reproduced below for information and dissemination to maximum of our citizens:
I am presently in the US on a tour. I have so far taken about 8 internal flights. On every flight the flight attendant asks whether there are any serving soldiers of the army, navy, air force or marines. He / she also asks whether there are any veterans. Then on behalf of the airline and all the other passengers she thanks all of them for the sacrifices they have done and that the entire country is proud of them. Only after this the other flying instructions follow.
In all malls and public places the photographs of the local residents who have fallen in action are placed at the entrance with all relevant details.
It is easy to recognise a veteran in the US. They all wear a cap proclaiming their status. Many public services and entry to museums, etc are free. Unlike India serving and retired soldiers travel in uniform in public transport in the US.
I suggest that Indian armed forces veterans should also wear a cap proclaiming their status. Perhaps serving soldiers must also make themselves more visible to the public.
On home-front many more suggestions have since come. We are grateful to all senders who have found time to do so.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Subject: ESM sitrep 21 May evening
Date: Thursday, 21 May, 2009, 9:11 PM
Dear Colleagues,
An email received from Veteran T.R.Ramaswami by another ESM is reproduced below for information and dissemination to maximum of our citizens:
I am presently in the US on a tour. I have so far taken about 8 internal flights. On every flight the flight attendant asks whether there are any serving soldiers of the army, navy, air force or marines. He / she also asks whether there are any veterans. Then on behalf of the airline and all the other passengers she thanks all of them for the sacrifices they have done and that the entire country is proud of them. Only after this the other flying instructions follow.
In all malls and public places the photographs of the local residents who have fallen in action are placed at the entrance with all relevant details.
It is easy to recognise a veteran in the US. They all wear a cap proclaiming their status. Many public services and entry to museums, etc are free. Unlike India serving and retired soldiers travel in uniform in public transport in the US.
I suggest that Indian armed forces veterans should also wear a cap proclaiming their status. Perhaps serving soldiers must also make themselves more visible to the public.
On home-front many more suggestions have since come. We are grateful to all senders who have found time to do so.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
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