CDA Chennai to Host SPARSH Outreach Programme for Defence Pensioners in Ernakulam on November 23

KOCHI: The Controller of Defence Accounts (CDA), Chennai, will organize a comprehensive SPARSH Outreach Programme for Defence Pensioners on November 23, 2026, at Gangothri Kalyana Mandapam, Rajaji Road, Shenoys, Ernakulam. The initiative aims to provide direct assistance and resolve grievances for Defence Pensioners, Family Pensioners, Defence Civilian Pensioners, and Defence Civilian Family Pensioners residing across the region. Representatives from CDA Chennai, Record Offices, the Naval Pension Office, the Directorate of Air Veterans, and major Public Sector Banks will be present to address pension-related queries on the spot. Additionally, the event will facilitate the annual identification process for pensioners through advanced Face Authentication Technology (DLC 5.0).