Meghalaya Government Sets Deadline for Issuing ID Cards to Ex‑Servicemen and Widows

The state government of Meghalaya has issued an order that ID cards for ex‑servicemen and widows must be delivered within a fixed timeframe, invoking the provisions of the Right to Public Services Act (RPSA).<br><br>The directive, issued by the Department of Welfare, mandates that all pending applications be processed and the cards dispatched promptly, aiming to streamline access to pensions, medical benefits and other entitlements for the beneficiaries.<br><br>Officials emphasized that the move is intended to curb long‑standing delays faced by veterans and their families, and that the RPSA provides a legal remedy if the stipulated timelines are not met.<br><br>The initiative aligns with broader central‑government efforts to improve welfare services for armed‑forces veterans, while the state will manage verification and issuance locally.