India, Nov. 6 -- As Uttarakhand celebrated the silver jubilee of its statehood, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated an Ex-Servicemen's Conference at MBPG College, Haldwani, on Thursday, highlighting the state's enduring identity as a land of soldiers and sacrifice.

The event saw participation from hundreds of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris, and their families from across the state. Addressing the gathering, Dhami said that every family in Uttarakhand has contributed to the nation's defense.

During the event, the Chief Minister unveiled several measures aimed at strengthening welfare support for servicemen and their families. He announced the restructuring and modernisation of the Sainik Welfare Department to ensure more transparen...