The website https://desw.gov.in/ is the official portal of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Here’s an overview of the website and its features:

About DESW

The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare is a department under the Ministry of Defence, responsible for the welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen, including pensioners and their families.

Features of the Website

The website offers the following features:

• About DESW: Provides information about DESW’s history, mission, vision, and organizational structure.
• Schemes and Policies: Information about various schemes and policies for ex-servicemen, including pension schemes, medical facilities, and employment opportunities.
• Pension: Details about pension schemes for ex-servicemen, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and pension rates.
• Medical Facilities: Information about medical facilities available to ex-servicemen, including hospitals, clinics, and medical reimbursement schemes.
• Employment Opportunities: Information about employment opportunities for ex-servicemen, including job fairs, recruitment drives, and entrepreneurship schemes.
• Resettlement: Information about resettlement schemes for ex-servicemen, including training programs, education assistance, and housing schemes.
• Grievance Redressal: Mechanism for ex-servicemen to register their grievances or complaints related to DESW’s services or schemes.
• News and Events: Latest news and events from DESW, including press releases, notifications, and announcements.
• Tenders and Quotations: Tenders and quotations issued by DESW for various goods and services.

Schemes for Ex-Servicemen

DESW offers various schemes for ex-servicemen, including:

• Pension Scheme: A pension scheme for ex-servicemen, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and pension rates.
• Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS): A health scheme for ex-servicemen, including medical facilities, reimbursement schemes, and eligibility criteria.
• Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs): A scheme for the welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen, including employment opportunities, education assistance, and housing schemes.
• Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB): A scheme for the welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen, including employment opportunities, education assistance, and housing schemes.

Initiatives and Programs

DESW has several initiatives and programs, including:

• National Ex-Servicemen Day: A day to honor the sacrifices of ex-servicemen, celebrated on January 14th every year.
• Ex-Servicemen Employment Fairs: Job fairs and recruitment drives for ex-servicemen, organized by DESW in collaboration with private sector companies.
• Ex-Servicemen Entrepreneurship Scheme: A scheme to promote entrepreneurship among ex-servicemen, including training programs, mentorship, and financial assistance.