Veteran Club Odisha (VCO) is registered under the Indian Trust Act 1882 with only ex-servicemen members from Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force. It is a comprehensive non-profit organization that values its Member’s honourable and selfless service for the nation. It endorses networking opportunities for members in Odisha internally and globally outside Odisha, which in turn makes it easier for Odisha veterans to connect with veterans from other states, countries, expanding horizon for new employment and business opportunities, cultural exchanges and taking part in reciprocating club visits
With an unwavering and diligent efforts to create a nationalistic society by instilling patriotism, nationalism and integrity amongst Children, Youth and Citizens of the country, VCO collaborate with different institutions and organizations including Government Machineries for fostering the Objectives
The empowerment of the VCO members and dependants to achieve their full potential to realize their dreams and find the courage to change by facilitating greater connect and create awareness of activities, policies and welfare schemes for most of the Veteran population and Veer Nari’s of Odisha state.
To provide a mutually supportive and positive growing environment that fosters self-confidence and assists in personal growth of the member Veterans.
To sensitize general public about Veteran’s potential and the positive role played by Ex-servicemen in nation building.
To collaborate with different institutions and organizations to create a nationalistic society by instilling patriotism, nationalism and integrity amongst Children, Youth and Citizens.
To organize courses, seminars, conferences for Skill-upgradation, Skill-change and create the platform for Employer meet and connect with Prospective Employees
To invite and depute Motivational Speakers to Educational Institutions, Social Organisations, NGOs and other Gatherings for enhancing their confidence and creating a patriotic and nationalistic environment
2019-Contribution of Rs. 1 Lakh to the CM Relief Fund for Cyclone Fani affected Citizens
2020-Assistance to Flood affected people in Balasore District with the help of the District Administration
2021 – Historical Nau Yatra over River Prachi
2022 –
- Head hunting of all Gallantry Awardees of Odisha and honor them in front of School & College Students
- Open Water Swimming at Chilika Lake by Miss Jia Ray
2023 – Beyond Battle Field in OUAT. Unique way of expressing the Memories of Past before the budding youth to instil nationalism and patriotism
2024 – Co Ordinating the Indian Navy Day function distributing the invitation cards amongst veterans to attend the function
2025 – SAHITYA SAMAROH at KELUNI Muhaan , Astarang