Headquarters, 36 Sector organised an ex-servicemen rally at Pooh on the Indo-Tibetan Border in the remote district of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. The rally was inaugurated by Lt Gen HS Kanwar, Chief of Staff, Western Command.

On this occasion, a medical camp was also organised as a part of the rally. Specialists from various disciplines such as medicine, surgery, gynaecology, dentistry and ophthalmology attended the camp and treated the ex-servicemen.

Addressing the rally, Lt Gen HS Kanwar said that the Army has been trying its best to help them. He advised them to approach Headquarters, 36 Sector in case they had any problem. He also lauded the excellent work being done by the ex-servicemen in nation-building. Brig Rajinder Singh, Commander, 36 Sector apprised the ex-servicemen of various schemes and opportunities which have been provided by the government for their resettlement.

During rally, young men of the tribal area were introduced to different types of weapons and equipment being used by the Army. A veterinary camp was also organised during the rally. In order to generate awareness of the public towards arboriculture in the high altitude desert, a plantation drive was carried out and saplings were planted. The opportunity was used to carryout check and repair of vehicles of the ex-servicemen by the local workshop of the Army. At the end, a barakhana was organised for ex-servicemen which rekindled their nostalgia.