**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the various welfare and rehabilitation schemes for ex-servicemen (ESM) run by the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) as of December 15, 2025. These schemes range from providing security services to offering skill development training and healthcare. The information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth in a written reply to Shri Pradip Kumar Varma in the Rajya Sabha.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Overview:**
* There are 28,31,109 ex-servicemen as per data collected for the year 2024-25.
* The DGR runs various rehabilitation and resettlement schemes for ex-servicemen.
* **DGR Schemes:**
* **DGR Sponsored Security Agency Scheme:** DGR empanels ESM-run Private Security Agencies to provide security guards.
* **DGR Technical Service Scheme:** DGR provides Ex-servicemen manpower for ‘Technical Services'.
* **ESM Coal Loading And Transportation Scheme (Officers only):** The scheme is subjudice post unilateral withdrawal by CIL from the MoU of 2013.
* **Coal Tipper Attachment Scheme for ESM (For JCOs/OR):** Scheme is linked with the ESM Coal loading and transportation scheme.
* **Tipper Attachment Scheme for Widows and Disabled Soldiers:** Widows up to the age of 65 and disabled soldiers having 50% or more disability are eligible.
* **Issue of DGR Eligibility Certificate for Allotment of LPG/ Retail Outlet (Petrol/ Diesel) Distributorship:** ESM including War widows/ dependents of those who died in war, war disabled/disabled on duty while serving in operational area, widows/ dependents of those who died in harness due to attributable or aggravated causes to Military Service and ex-servicemen disabled in peace due to attributable or aggravated causes to Military Service are eligible for the scheme.
* **Management of Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) Retail Outlets:** Willing ESM (Officers) and JCOs who has not availed any other Govt./DGR benefit are sponsored for the COCO based on Oil Company's requisition for further selection by Oil Company.
* **Management of CNG Stations By ESM In NCR/Pune:** Desirous ESM registered in the scheme are sponsored on receipt of requisition from IGL & MNGL.
* **Allotment of Mother Dairy Milk Booths and Fruit & Vegetable (Safal) Shops in NCR:** ESM registered for Milk / SAFAL booths up to age 60.
* **Incorporation of Ex-Servicemen in Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP) Scheme:** Aims at establishing nation-wide Generic Medicine pharmacies. Launched by DGR in June 2023.
* **Resettlement Training/ Skill Development Courses:** DGR is responsible for organizing and conducting Resettlement / Skill Development Training Courses.
* For Officers - 60% Course fee is paid by MoD/DGR while 40% is paid by each individual officer.
* For JCOs/OR & Equivalent - 100% Course fee is paid by MoD/DGR.
* **Beneficiaries and Training:**
* A total of 67,316 ex-servicemen benefitted from the Directorate General Resettlement employment / self-employment schemes.
* During the FY 2024-25, a total of 11,589 retiring and retired officers/ Junior Commissioned Officers/ Other Ranks have been given resettlement training/ skill development courses.
* **Healthcare:**
* During 2024-25, the Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) provided quality medical care through 427 polyclinics and 06 polyclinics in Nepal.
* Healthcare facilities under the ECHS have thereafter been expanded to five districts not having polyclinics.
* Government sanctioned 21 new ECHS Polyclinics pan India; five of these have been sanctioned for new districts.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ex-Servicemen (ESM)**
* **Impact:** Benefit from various resettlement and rehabilitation schemes, including employment, training, and healthcare.
* **Action Required:** Determine eligibility and apply for relevant schemes.
**Widows and Dependents of Ex-Servicemen**
* **Impact:** Benefit from specific schemes tailored to their needs, such as financial assistance and training opportunities.
* **Action Required:** Determine eligibility and apply for relevant schemes.
**Oil Marketing Companies and Other Corporations (CIL, IGL, MNGL)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to fulfill reservation quotas and partner with DGR to provide employment opportunities.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with DGR to identify suitable opportunities and facilitate the employment of ex-servicemen.
**Government (Ministry of Defence, Coal India Limited)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and supporting resettlement programs and providing resources.
* **Action Required:** Continue funding and overseeing the effective implementation of welfare schemes.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General Resettlement (DGR): The primary agency responsible for running rehabilitation and resettlement schemes for ex-servicemen.
Ministry of Defence: The governing ministry overseeing the welfare and rehabilitation of ex-servicemen.
Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS): Scheme providing medical care to ex-servicemen and their dependents.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP): Government of India scheme aimed at establishing nation-wide Generic Medicine pharmacies.
NCR: Region where Allotment of Mother Dairy Milk Booths and Fruit & Vegetable (Safal) Shops scheme and Management of CNG Stations By ESM scheme are focused.
Ministry of Defence
WELFARE AND REHABILITATION OF EX-
SERVICEMEN
प्रव तथ: 15 DEC 2025 4:17PM by PIB Delhi
There are 28,31,109 ex-servicemen as per data collected for the year 2024-25. The Directorate General
Resettlement (DGR) runs various rehabilitation and re-settlement schemes for ex-servicemen (ESM)
(details are given below).
Details of the Schemes run by DGR
DGR Sponsored Security Agency Scheme: The DGR empanels / sponsors ESM run Private Security
Agencies, and State ESM Corporations for providing security guards to various Central Public Sector
Enterprises (CPSEs) and any Corporate Houses, Private Sector Undertakings as requisitioned.
DGR Technical Service Scheme: DGR provides Ex-servicemen manpower for ‘Technical Services’ to
the Government Establishments/Complexes through empanelled State ESM Corporations.
ESM Coal Loading And Transportation Scheme (Officers only): The Scheme is administered on the
basis of MoU between the Coal India Ltd (CIL) and DGR. Presently the scheme is subjudice post
unilateral withdrawal by CIL from the MoU of 2013.
Coal Tipper Attachment Scheme for ESM (For JCOs/OR): This scheme is linked with the ESM Coal
loading and transportation scheme.
Tipper Attachment Scheme for Widows and Disabled Soldiers: Widows up to the age of 65 and
disabled soldiers having 50% or more disability are eligible to enrol for this scheme.
Issue of DGR Eligibility Certificate for Allotment of LPG/ Retail Outlet (Petrol/ Diesel)
Distributorship advertised by Oil Marketing Companies against 8% Reservation Quota: ESM
including War widows/ dependents of those who died in war, war disabled/disabled on duty while serving
in operational area, widows/ dependents of those who died in harness due to attributable or aggravated
causes to Military Service and ex-servicemen disabled in peace due to attributable or aggravated causes to
Military Service are eligible for the scheme.
Management of Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) Retail Outlets: Willing ESM
(Officers) and JCOs who has not availed any other Govt./DGR benefit are sponsored for the COCO based
on Oil Company’s requisition for further selection by Oil Company.
Management of CNG Stations By ESM In NCR/Pune: Desirous ESM registered in the scheme are
sponsored on receipt of requisition from IGL (New Delhi and NCR region) & MNGL (Pune/Nashik).
Allotment of Mother Dairy Milk Booths and Fruit & Vegetable (Safal) Shops in NCR: The ESM are
registered for Milk / SAFAL (Fruit and Vegetable) booths separately till the age of 60 years. They operate
these outlets and earn their livelihood /learn entrepreneurship.
Incorporation of Ex-Servicemen in Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP)
Scheme: The Government of India Scheme PMBJP, aims at establishing nation-wide Generic Medicine
pharmacies for providing cheaper medicines to all. The scheme was launched by DGR in June 2023.
Resettlement Training/ Skill Development Courses: Training Directorate at DGR is responsible for
organizing and conducting Resettlement / Skill Development Training Courses for retiring/retiredpersonnel of Indian Armed Forces to enhance their skill level for smooth transition and suitable
employment in civil street.
For Officers - 60% Course fee is paid by MoD/ DGR while 40% is paid by each individual officer.
Widows of officers are also eligible to undergo above courses.
For JCOs/OR & Equivalent - 100% Course fee is paid by MoD/ DGR. Widows of JCOs/OR are eligible
to undergo DGR sponsored courses.
A total of 67,316 ex-servicemen benefitted from the Directorate General Resettlement employment / self-
employment schemes.
During the FY 2024-25, a total of 11,589 retiring and retired officers/ Junior Commissioned Officers/
Other Ranks have been given resettlement training/ skill development courses under the Directorate
General Resettlement’s skill development programs, trainings and schemes. Armed Forces Veterans are
being trained and skilled as detailed above by the Directorate General Resettlement, Ministry of Defence.
During 2024-25, the Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) provided quality medical care
to the ex-servicemen and their dependents through 427 polyclinics pan-India and 06 polyclinics in Nepal
as well as through empanelled hospitals. Healthcare facilities under the ECHS have thereafter been
expanded to five districts not having polyclinics. Government sanctioned 21 new ECHS Polyclinics pan
India; five of these have been sanctioned for new districts.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth in a written reply to Shri Pradip
Kumar Varma in the Rajya Sabha today.
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