The Army, under the guidance of Maj Gen V S Yadav, General Officer Commanding, Maharashtra & Gujarat Area, has provided more facilities for ex-servicemen in Mumbai. The focus of the efforts have primarily been on medical and canteen facilities.

The Section Hospital, at Santacruz, a 10-bed hospital providing comprehensive medical care to the ex-servicemen and dependents, has been renovated at a cost of Rs. 9.80 lakh. The hospital has got a facelift in all respects with better and more comfortable facilities. A colorimeter has also been added to perform specialised investigations. Further, the hospital can now procure medical stores directly from AFMSD instead of getting it routed through INHS Asvini.

The MI Room at Juhu has also been renovated. The medical officer visits the MI Room every Wednesday and Saturday. The medicines for chronic ailment, as prescribed by specialists of INHS Asvini, are issued here. The ex-servicemen can also collect medicines and results of investigations through this MI Room. They are also briefed on the latest facilities available at INHS Asvini and other Armed Forces medical centres.

The issue of canteen cards for all three canteens in Mumbai has been simplified through a single window concept. The canteen at Colaba has been air-conditioned and stocked with attractive items. A wide variety of items ranging from grocery, clothes and ready to cook vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes have been added. Similar facilities have been created at the Area Juhu Canteen as well.