Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare signs MoU with Quality Council of India to improve veteran services
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare signed an MoU with the Quality Council of India in New Delhi on 26 August 2025 to strengthen pension, healthcare, resettlement and welfare services for over 63 lakh veterans and dependents.
Summary
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) of the Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Quality Council of India (QCI) in New Delhi on 26 August 2025. The MoU aims to strengthen delivery of pension, healthcare, resettlement and welfare services for over 63 lakh veterans and their dependents. QCI will support DESW with digital evaluations, impact assessments and evidence-based policy recommendations, while DESW will facilitate data access and coordination with states, Zila Sainik Boards, Armed Forces headquarters and empanelled hospitals.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 26 Aug 2025, New Delhi
- Parties
- DESW (Ministry of Defence) and Quality Council of India
- Beneficiaries
- Over 63 lakh veterans and dependents
- Services
- Pension, healthcare, resettlement, welfare
- QCI role
- Digital evaluations, impact assessments, policy recommendations
- Motto
- Quality in Service – Dignity for Veterans
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare signed an MoU on 26 August 2025 with which body to strengthen services for over 63 lakh veterans?
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Correct answer: A — Quality Council of India
DESW signed the MoU with the Quality Council of India (QCI) in New Delhi on 26 August 2025.