Ensure welfare of the retiring & retired Armed Forces Personnel (ESM, Dis-abled Soldiers, Widows & their Dependents) through implementation of Govt of India (GoI) sponsored welfare/ re-settlement schemes, organize skill development training and provide second career/employment opportunities by synergising its effort through the three wings of DESW/MoD (DGR, ECHS & KSB), Veteran Cells of the three Services (i.e DIAV of Army, DESA of Navy and DAV of Air Force including their ‘Placement Cells’) and the Corporate/Principal Employers with an aim to harness the potential of this disciplined/ well-trained manpower by their continued gainful utilization in the “Nation Building.”

To Provide an interface between the retiring Service Personnel & ESM( including Dis-abled Soldiers, Widows & Dependents) and the Environment (Skilling/Training Institutes & Principal Employers) for ensuring their gainful Re-settlement.