On 22nd December 2023, BSF Wives Welfare Assoiation (BWWA) centre
was inaugurated at BSF campus Lakhnaur by Mrs. Ruchira Khurania, BWWA Head
Western Command in presence of Executive Committee members and other
BWWA members located in Mohali and Chandigarh. The new BWWA centre has a
multi- purpose activity hall for welfare of its members.
While addressing the audience, Mrs. Ruchira Khurania, BWWA Head
Western Command told that BWWA symbolizesa unique bond that holds Prahari
Sanginis together and significantly contributes to community. During the event,
Veeranganas (widows) of BSF personnel who made supreme sacrifice in the line of
duty were also felicitated by presenting them a shawl by BWWA head.
BWWA Chandigarh is an offshoot of BSF Wives Welfare Association, a
society registered with Registrar of Societies Delhi, established in the year
1992 with spouse of DG BSF as its president. BWWA aims to promote welfare of
all serving and retired members of BSF and their family members, facilitate
rehabilitation of Veeranganas (widows) by providing financial assistance,
employment opportunities, scholarships/education loan to their wards besides
providing vocational training to the kith and kin of force personnel for their
overall development.
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