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Army Wives Welfare Association

Army Wives Welfare Association

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Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) is an Indian non-profit organisation that works for the spouse, children or any dependents of Army personnel.[1] The association was founded in 1966 and aims to rehabilitate war widows and battle casualties. Other than that, the association organises vocational training and empowers the beneficiaries.[2][3]

The former president of the AWWA, Madhulika Rawat, was also the president of the Defence Wives Welfare Association (DWWA) until 8 December 2021.[4][5] Mrs Archana Pande, wife of General Manoj Pande is currently serving as President of AWWA.[6]

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  1. [1]
    "Army wives launch initiative for welfare of war windows". The Times of India. September 1, 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  2. [2]
    "Army wives to raise revenues for war widows in Delhi". India Today. August 29, 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
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    "Annual AWWA week to be held from August 17". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
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    "General Rawat, his wife and 11 others killed in IAF chopper crash". Hindustan Times. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  5. [5]
    "Madhulika Rawat: DU Graduate, Bipin Rawat's Wife & MP Politician's Daughter Onboard Mi-17 That Crashed". News18. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  6. [6]
    "THREE DAY LITERARY FESTIVAL ABHIVYAKTI- 2 INAUGURATED BY AWWA PRESIDENT MRS ARCHANA PANDE AT JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA | Udaipur Kiran". 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
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