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30 lakh defense pensioners linked to SPARSH
30 lakh defense pensioners have been successfully linked to the SPARSH portal, as announced by the Raksha Mantri during the Defence Accounts Department's Annual Day.
October 3, 2024
Key Points
- 1Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh announced that 30 lakh defense pensioners have been successfully linked to the SPARSH portal.
- 2The announcement was made at the 277th Annual Day celebrations of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) on October 01, 2024.
- 3SPARSH is a web-based system that processes pension claims and credits pensions directly to defense pensioners' bank accounts.
- 4The SPARSH Audit Manual was launched at the event.
- 5The Raksha Mantri highlighted India’s shift from being an import-dependent nation to a defense exporter.
- 6The Raksha Mantri urged DAD to become a 'Centre of Excellence' in defense finance.
- 7DAD supports various organizations, including the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard.
Important Terms
SPARSHDefense PensionersRaksha MantriDADDefence Accounts Department
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