My Dear Brethren Veterans,
I just signed the petition “Fix SPARSH Now—Support India’s Ex-Servicemen Facing Pension Chaos” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
Our goal is to reach 5 signatures, and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
https://chng.it/QZjxxx7wTc
Thanks!
Lt Col RK Bhardwaj (Retd)Mobile - 9219603039
Fix SPARSH Now—Support India’s Ex-Servicemen Facing Pension Chaos
Introduction
Jai Hind! I’m Lt Col RK Bhardwaj (Retd), fighting for over 30 lakh Indian Ex-Servicemen affected by the SPARSH Pension Portal’s failures. Since its rapid rollout, 50% of aged, less-educated, non-tech-savvy veterans in remote villages can’t access pensions due to glitches, delays, and PCDA Pensions’ inaction. Despite warnings since October 2024, resolutions crawl while Veterans suffer. We demand MoD and CGDA act: let Seniors opt for banks, deploy Armed Forces technocrats to fix SPARSH, or Replace negligent staff. Nation must honor our heroes. Sign this petition to urge @SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @DefenceAccounts and @PMOIndia
to resolve this crisis. Visit #SPARSHFailsVeterans on X: [ https://x.com/RajKuma35152604/status/1899452788360556906?t=mckAQiOvkTzXhBOaPHwB0g&s=19 ].
Petition Text
India’s Ex-Servicemen sacrificed their youth and families for our Nation’s safety. Yet, the SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) Portal, launched to streamline Defence Pensions, has failed us. Since February 2025, our #SPARSHFailsVeterans campaign highlights:
50% of Pensioners—elderly, non-tech savvy, in small towns/villages—can’t log in due to digital barriers.
PCDA Pensions holds Data but burdens Pensioners and Record Offices, delaying fixes for 30 lakh+ veterans.
Rapid, untested migration (noted by Lt Col Ranjan Kumar, OIC DPCC PCDA Pensions Prayagraj on 19 Oct 24) left Seniors struggling, with no action despite emails since March 2025.
We demand:
Allow Pensioners over 60 years and Family Pensioners to opt for banks instead of SPARSH.
Deploy Armed Forces technocrats to aid PCDA Pensions in resolving SPARSH’s chaos.
Replace incompetent PCDA Pensions staff or set a time-bound plan by the Defence Secretary.
We demand the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) conduct an urgent Financial and Performance Audit of PCDA Pensions Prayagraj’s SPARSH mismanagement. Audit SPARSH’s rollout, PCDA(P)’s expenditure, and systemic failures denying 30 lakh+ veterans their pensions, as RTI and grievances are dodged.
Media scrutiny (e.g., MP Sagarika Ghose’s Rajya Sabha question, 10 Mar 25) shows public concern. Sign and share to Request MoD, CGDA and PMO to act swiftly. Our veterans deserve better—join us!
Target:
Sh Narendra Modi ji ; Hon'ble Prime Minister, Sh Rajnath Singh Ji ; Hon'ble Defence Minister, Sh Rajesh Kumar Singh ; Defence Secretary, Sh SG Dastidar ; Financial Adviser (Defence Services), Dr Mayank Sharma ; CGDA
Call to Action: “Sign now to demand justice for India’s Ex-Servicemen—fix SPARSH and honor their sacrifice!”
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