Government Schemes and Policy · 9 December 2025

Sainik Tujhe Salaam Initiative to Honour Army Veterans and Veer Naris

Exam-focused facts from the 9 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Assam government launched 'Sainik Tujhe Salaam' to honour Armed Forces veterans above the age of 90, Veer Naris, and Veer Mothers.
  • The state is home to around 41,968 ex-servicemen and 10,361 Veer Naris.
  • The directorate of sainik welfare and 21 district sainik welfare offices support the veteran community year-round.