Indian Army Launches Innovative Medicine Delivery Service for Veterans in Sikkim

The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps has launched a pilot project in Sikkim to deliver essential medicines directly to Army veterans' homes. This initiative aims to ease the burden of accessing healthcare for veterans living in remote areas, particularly benefiting the elderly and physically vulnerable. By collaborating with India Post and CSC e-Governance Services, the program ensures timely and reliable delivery of medications. The Army plans to expand this service to more beneficiaries, reflecting its commitment to improving the quality of life for ex-servicemen. This innovative approach highlights the Army's dedication to leveraging technology for veteran welfare.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 10, 2026, 19:05 IST

Enhancing Welfare for Army Veterans

Gangtok: In a pivotal move aimed at enhancing the welfare of retired military personnel, the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army has initiated a pilot program for the home delivery of essential medications to eligible Army veterans in Sikkim, as announced by officials on Saturday.

This initiative facilitates the direct delivery of medicines to the homes of veterans through the ECHS Polyclinic located in Gangtok, in partnership with India Post and CSC e-Governance Services India Limited.

The goal is to provide a safe, timely, and convenient delivery service, particularly aiding veterans residing in remote and hard-to-reach areas of the state.

In the initial phase, the ECHS Polyclinic has identified approximately 58 beneficiaries living in South Sikkim, North Sikkim, and West Sikkim who require long-distance assistance.

These veterans often encounter significant challenges in collecting their medications due to the lengthy travel distances, difficult mountainous terrain, and mobility constraints.

Many of these individuals are elderly or physically vulnerable, making regular trips to the polyclinic both exhausting and time-consuming.

A senior official from the Army stated that this pilot project aims to alleviate these difficulties by ensuring consistent access to prescribed medications without the need for frequent travel.

The delivery system utilizes the extensive postal network along with digital coordination to ensure reliability and accountability throughout the process.

"Encouraged by the positive initial feedback, the ECHS Polyclinic plans to broaden the home delivery service to all identified beneficiaries in the next phase. This expansion is anticipated to greatly enhance access to healthcare services, ensure continuity of treatment, and lessen the physical and financial burden on senior citizens and differently-abled veterans," the official remarked.

This initiative is part of a larger nationwide program under the Central Organisation Ex-Servicemen Health Scheme, managed by the Adjutant General's Branch.

It underscores the Indian Army's ongoing commitment to utilizing technology and inter-agency collaboration to enhance the quality of life for Army veterans.

Officials emphasized that this pilot project reaffirms the Army's steadfast dedication to the welfare of ex-servicemen, ensuring their healthcare needs are addressed with dignity, compassion, and efficiency, even in the geographically challenging areas of Sikkim.