New Delhi, December 2020.
Nation’s leading
bank, Punjab National Bank on Saturday announced contribution towards the Armed
Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) for the welfare of war-widows and children of the
brave men who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty as well as the families
& dependents of the Ex-servicemen. Mr. Vivek Jha, Chief General Manager,
PNB presented a cheque to AIR CMDE B Ahluwalia, VSM.
PNB
is servicing our armed forces dedicatedly and with highest level of integrity through
its 118 branches in the cantonment areas.
Armed
Forces Flag Day Fund is utilized to run a large number of welfare schemes for
rehabilitation, marriage, education of the Ex-servicemen, their families and
orphaned children.
This year Armed
Forces Flag Day is being celebrated as “GOURAV MAAH” (Pride Month).
The
Kendriya Sainik Board, which is a 110-year-old institution, is the apex body under
the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri (MOD) that looks after the welfare of approx. 37 lakh
ex-servicemen. Welfare of ex-servicemen,war widows, battle casualties,
orphaned/dependent children is accomplished by KSB through schemes funded from
contributions made by esteemed donors to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.