Message from the COAS

I have been a PATRON OF AWHO now for more than 2½ years, and have seen the functioning of the Organisation very closely. AWHO has over the years grown and improved considerably and ranks today amongst the reputed construction agencies in the country.
When our JCOs and Jawans are posted to field areas, there families live mostly in villages which have little or no access to good medical and educational facilities. I had therefore asked AWHO to formulate a scheme specifically for JCOs and Jawans, whereby they could be provided reasonably comfortable and affordable houses near to Cantonments, to enable their families to easily access such facilities. It is in this context that the Jai Jawan Awas Yojnas have been started and have become very popular with our JCOs & ORs. Construction has commenced under three schemes and another four schemes are in the pipeline. I am certain that more and more such projects will be taken up by AWHO in the coming years. I have personally met the Chief Ministers of some of the States where these projects are being proposed and have been assured of land being available for them.
I convey my good wishes and greetings to the Adjutant General and to the AWHO which, over the years, has been rendering yeoman service to Army personnel. I have no doubt that the Organisation will continue its commendable work in times to come and provide greater levels of satisfaction to our soldiers.

(JJ Singh)
General
27 Aug 07