Welfare of ex-servicemen is undertaken in the remotest areas of Nepal where our brave ex-servicemen settle down to lead a quiet and contended retired life.  It has been our endeavour to reach out to them wherever they may have chosen to reside.  To this effect, we have District Soldier Boards (DSBs) functioning in various locations in Nepal, from Baitadi in the West to Ilam in the East.  Senior ex-servicemen who are Nepali citizens man the DSBs and help the welfare schemes reach those in need. For purposes of disbursement of pension, apart from Military Pension Branch in Kathmandu, two pension paying offices are functioning at Pokhara and Dharan.