India, Sept. 29 -- Ex-servicemen are a national asset and bring decades of experience, leadership, discipline and strategic thinking to society, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

"Their continued engagement in social and economic initiatives strengthens communities and the nation as a whole. Veterans play a pivotal role in fostering trust, unity and collaboration within societies, thereby reinforcing societal resilience and stability," Singh said at a conclave organised by the defence ministry's department of ex-servicemen welfare.

The two-day conclave on Viksit Bharat and Ex-Servicemen Welfare brings together representatives from district and state Sainik Boards, the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Ex-Servicemen Co...