In this episode of "The Untold Story," Commander Victor Mic sits down with Gaurav Shukla, the founder of Support Our Heroes (SOH), an organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen soldiers and ex-servicemen. Gaurav, the son of a 1999 Kargil War veteran, shares his personal journey and how it has shaped the mission and activities of SOH. He discusses common misconceptions about the lives of ex-servicemen and how SOH aims to address them. Gaurav also talks about the early challenges faced in establishing SOH and the current size of the team. The episode delves into SOH's main objectives and their impact on the ground, with a special focus on Project PITHU, which provides ration support to non-pensioner ex-servicemen over 65 years old. Gaurav shares stories of soldiers and their families, including the education sponsorship for the children of fallen soldiers. He discusses the challenges of managing operations across 17 states and how they adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaurav also reflects on the emotional connection to his work and the response from the veteran community. The episode concludes with Gaurav's message reference of a soldier begging in the streets of Delhi. Please note: The views, experiences and opinions expressed by Gaurav Shukla, Co-founder of Support Our Heroes, in this episode are entirely his own and do not necessarily represent those of the Indian Armed Forces, the Government of India, this podcast or its affiliated platforms.This podcast is created for “educational, inspirational and informational purposes”. Its primary goal is to offer our audience a deeper understanding of veteran’s and their families struggles, leadership under pressure and the personal journeys of Gaurav Shukla.The episode may contain references to real-life events or institutional experiences. These references are made solely to promote awareness and are not intended to defame, criticize, or misrepresent any organization, community or individual. No defamatory, derogatory or sensitive content is intended or implied.All video, audio, and accompanying materials of this podcast are the “exclusive intellectual property” of this channel. Any unauthorized use, copying, reproduction, or distribution of this content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited and subject to legal action.We deeply value the sacrifices and stories of our servicemen and women and are committed to preserving their dignity and honouring their contribution. We thank Gaurav Shukla, Co-founder of Support Our Heroes, for his gracious participation and our audience for their continued support in celebrating India's unsung heroes.

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