SAINIK WELFARE & RESETTLEMENT

The District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Office, Lunglei was established in May 1977 to look after the welfare of Ex-Servicemen and their families in the southern districts of Lunglei, Lawngtlai and Siaha. The office functions from the Sainik Building/Sainik Rest House located at DC Office Complex, Lunglei. The office building also houses ECHS Polyclinic, a free medical facility for Ex-Servicemen and their dependents.

The District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Officer (DSW&RO) is the head of office and the Deputy Commissioner of Lunglei is the Chairman of the District Sainik Board.

LIST OF STAFF

Sl No	Name	Designation	Contact No
1.	Major Johnny Malsawmzuala	District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Officer	03722324737 (Office) 7627912547 (Pvt.)
2.	Laldinsangi	Head Assistant	9862336041
3.	Biakzami	U.D.C	8414030225
4.	Robert Lalhmunmawia	L.D.C	8413946378
5.	Suiliana	Driver	8837445823
6.	V. Muankima	Peon	9862656213
7.	K.Lalfakzuala	MR Skill –II	9862898710
8.	J. Lalrintluangi	MR Unskilled	9862771907
9.	Elizabeth Khawpuimawii	MR Unskilled	9089795837

RESPONSIBILITIES

This office has the overall responsibility for the welfare and re-settlement of Ex-Servicemen and their families. The activities of the office can be broadly classified as under :-

Welfare
Training
Re-Employment

(d) Self employment

ACTIVITIES

The main activities undertaken by this office to realize these responsibilities are as given under:

To act as a source of information regarding the Armed Forces of the country.
To promote and maintain a feeling of goodwill between civilians, service personnel and Ex-Servicemen.
To watch over the welfare of Ex-Servicemen and their families and to assist them in representing their cases with the local or defence authorities.
To assist families of serving personnel and look after their welfare during the husband’s absence while on duty.
To assist Ex-Servicemen in settlement of financial problems such as pension and other benefits due to Ex-Servicemen.
To maintain close liaison with pension disbursing authorities like Banks and District Treasuries to ensure prompt and correct disbursement of pension and other financial benefits to Ex-Servicemen and their dependents.
To watch closely the living conditions of each Ex-Servicemen and his family and, if needed, make suitable recommendations for relief from various military and civil charitable funds.
To maintain liaison with other welfare organizations with a view to enlarge the field of additional source of welfare and concessions for Ex-Servicemen and their families/dependents.
To maintain close liaison for purpose of re-settlement/re-employment with industrial organization, Employment Exchange, various PSUs and revenue authority.
To maintain the details of and provide assistance to War widows, dependents and those disabled in action.
To provide financial assistance to non pensioner, World War-II Veterans and their families.
To provide medical assistance in co-operation with ECHS Polyclinic.
To provide assistance for settlement of land and other disputes.
To maintain welfare measures and other institutions like Sainik Rest House, Jai Jawan Stall, War Memorial and other vocational training facilities.
To organize Armed Forces Flag Day, Rallies and Re-Union.
To assist the three services (i.e.: Army, Navy & Air Forces) whenever called for.
To assist suitable candidates for enlistment in the Armed Forces.