AFVOA Newletters of Year 2014

Page 8 of 9 VARIOUSMATTERS OF INTEREST There are various matters of interest concerning veterans which we read about in the print and visual media. These relate to OROP, ECHS, 7 th Pay Commission, National War Memorial and honouring our battle casualties. Although some matters are of interest to us, we do not get involved as an Organisation. Individual opinions are no doubt in circulation. I am attaching a mail received from Col Clarence regarding the Fauji India Magazine. We do recommend maximum subscription to this magazine which has veterans interests in mind. “Dear Veterans, I have just received the Dec edition of Fauji India Magazine.lt is very informative and shaping well. Mr Maroof Raza and Capt Prasoon Kumar are steering the magazine well. I understand that complimentary copies are being distributed to PM, MPs,Politicians, Service HQs, Beurocrats, leading intellectuals, business Icons, CGDA ,PCDA(P)/(O) etc to create awareness about our problems. This is being well received and receiving proper attention at all levels incl PM.This is a very good platform for airing your grievances, giving suggestions and showing your writing talent. In fact my grievances against ECHS has appeared in the letters to the Editor column and receiving proper attention.(Copy trailing)There was a call from Veteran HQ ,ND, asking for clarifications on the matter. I request all Veterans to subscribe for this magazine and voice your grievances, thru their columns( fauji magazine@gmail.com ).Keep reading the magazine, contribute articles and spread the word about the magazine to all Veterans. Maj Gen Jose Manavalan Only: With a request to spread the awareness about the Magazine during the Bi Monthly AFVOA meeting on the 13 th.Dec 2014 to all Veterans and their Families. Thanks for your deep understanding. With warm regards and season’s greetings, Lt Col Clarence G Manickam (Retd),Engineers” 20 th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The 20 th Anniversary of the AFVOA was celebrated at the PGOI on 18 October 2014. The GOC of ATNK&K Area was the Chief Guest. Approximately 180 veterans, serving officers of PGOI and families attended. Sqn Ldr Unni Nair took on a spectacular entertainment show. Despite the heavy rain, the evening was electrifying. Our Patron attended the evening and enjoyed the same. His mail below is self explanatory.