Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: A deputation of Village Defense Guards (VDGs) from various parts of Jammu, led by Basant Raj Thakur, Convenor of the BJP VDG Cell, called upon J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, and apprised him of several long-pending issues concerning the welfare and security of VDG members.
The deputation highlighted that a large number of VDG members continue to serve their villages without being brought under the paid category despite the policy framed by the Union Government in 2022. They urged the BJP leadership to ensure that all unpaid VDG members are covered under the paid category so that they receive due financial support for the vital services they render in safeguarding remote border and hilly villages.
The VDG representatives also demanded that members be brought under a comprehensive risk cover policy, considering the dangerous nature of their duties while protecting civilians from terrorist threats and infiltration attempts. They further sought a substantial enhancement in the monthly honorarium of VDG members, stating that the existing remuneration does not adequately reflect the risks, responsibilities, and sacrifices associated with their service.
The delegation emphasized that VDGs have consistently stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the security forces in defending vulnerable villages and have played a crucial role in maintaining peace, particularly in terrorism-affected regions of Jammu.
Listening patiently to the deputation, Sat Sharma assured the VDG representatives that the BJP fully recognizes their invaluable contribution towards ensuring the safety and security of the people living in vulnerable areas. He said that all their genuine issues would be taken up at the appropriate level for earnest consideration.
Sat Sharma stated that Village Defense Guards have emerged as the first line of defense in protecting villages from terrorists and infiltration attempts. Their courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment have significantly strengthened the security grid in remote and sensitive areas of Jammu & Kashmir. He stressed that the role of VDGs has become even more important in the prevailing security scenario, where local vigilance remains a crucial factor in defeating the designs of anti-national elements. He stressed that the BJP-led government has consistently prioritized the security and welfare of those serving the nation and society.
