To enshrine in law a Covenant - a commitment between the people of India and the Armed Forces Community (Serving as well as retired) and their families (including bereaved families), pledging a duty of care and improving support towards them in return for their and sacrifices made for protecting the nation; to ensure that they face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial sevices; and for amtters connected therewith or incidental thereto.