Welfare Department & Secretary, Rajya Sainik Board
The Sainik Welfare Department J&K is pleased to inform that Brig Pankaj Chib, SM, VSM,
Retd has taken over as the new Director, Sainik Welfare Department, J&K, and Secretary, Rajya
Sainik Board J&K on 27 November 2025. A highly distinguished Army veteran, Brig Pankaj
A graduate of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Military Academy (IMA),
Brig Pankaj Chib, SM, VSM, Retd has held numerous operational assignments during his career
and has been honoured with the Sena Medal and the Vishisht Seva Medal for his outstanding
contributions. His career profile includes the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), the Higher
Command Course, and programmes at LBSNAA and IIM Indore. He holds a Master’s in
Defence & Strategic Studies and an M.Phil. in Defence & Management Studies, and has also
trained foreign army personnel.
He is widely admired for advocating veterans’ welfare and has been contributing to the
resolution of a long-standing welfare matter impacting more than 500 members of the armed
forces community in J&K. His steady involvement in the issue reflects his commitment to
fairness, transparency and the well-being of serving personnel, veterans and Veer Naris.
Colleagues note that his efforts have given renewed visibility and momentum to a case that had
remained unresolved for years.
