Haldwani, March 21 -- Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Uttarakhand is known as the 'Veerbhoomi' in India, underlining that the people of the State don't hesitate to protect the borders of the country.

While speaking at a public gathering in Haldwani to mark the completion of four years of the Uttarakhand government, the Union Defence Minister said that the Centre has fulfilled the demand of 'One Rank, One Pension' for ex-servicemen and soldiers. He praised the Uttarakhand government for providing financial assistance, employment opportunities, and implementing various welfare schemes for the families of soldiers who laid down their lives for the country.

"Uttarakhand is a 'Devbhoomi'. However, if any land in In...