Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the National Conclave 2025 on 'Viksit Bharat and Ex-Servicemen Welfare'. The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), Ministry of Defence, is organising the event from September 29-30, 2025. Secretary (DESW) Dr. Niten Chandra will be present. Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) and Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs) representatives will engage in grassroots-level discussions to share best practices, strengthen support mechanisms, and ensure welfare schemes reach every veteran with greater efficiency. The Raksha Mantri will felicitate distinguished individuals and top-performing RSBs and ZSBs for their outstanding contributions in ex-servicemen welfare. The Release ID is 2172131. Posted on 27 SEP 2025 3:55 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
National Conclave 2025: A conclave organized by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare focusing on 'Viksit Bharat and Ex-Servicemen Welfare'.
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW): The Ministry of Defence's department organizing the National Conclave 2025.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry under which the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare operates.
Viksit Bharat: The overall theme within which Ex-Servicemen Welfare is being discussed.
Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs): Boards from which representatives are participating in the National Conclave 2025.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri to Inaugurate National Conclave 2025
on ‘Viksit Bharat and Ex-Servicemen Welfare’
Posted On: 27 SEP 2025 3:55PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the National Conclave 2025, being organised by the
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), Ministry of Defence, on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat and Ex-
Servicemen Welfare’ from September 29-30, 2025. The event will bring together key stakeholders to
strengthen nationwide efforts for the well-being and reintegration of India’s veterans. Secretary (DESW) Dr.
Niten Chandra will also be present on the occasion.
The conclave will serve as a platform for meaningful exchange of ideas, where representatives from
Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) and Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs) across the country will engage in
grassroots-level discussions. These deliberations are aimed at sharing best practices,
strengthening support mechanisms, and ensuring that welfare schemes reach every veteran with
greater efficiency and impact.
In addition to policy discussions, the conclave will also feature a recognition ceremony. The Raksha
Mantri will felicitate distinguished individuals & top-performing RSBs and ZSBs for their outstanding
contributions in ex-servicemen welfare. This acknowledgement is expected to not only honour their
dedication but also inspire others to redouble efforts in empowering India’s veterans as integral
partners in building Viksit Bharat.
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(Release ID: 2172131)