New Delhi: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday presented the prestigious President’s Colours to four battalions of the Mechanised Infantry during a solemn ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), Ahilyanagar.
The President’s Colours were awarded to the 26th and 27th Battalions of Mechanised Infantry Regiment and 20th and 22nd Battalions of Brigade of The Guards, marking a proud moment for the youngest battalions of the Army, a Defence Ministry statement said.
Gen Dwivedi reviewed the Colour Presentation Parade, applauding the immaculate standards displayed by the marching and mounted contingents of the four Mechanised Infantry battalions.
On behalf of the President of India, he also presented the prestigious President’s Colours to the battalions.
In his address, the Army chief mentioned that the Mechanised Infantry Arm, since its inception in 1979, has distinguished itself as a modern and professional force within the Indian Army, demonstrating exceptional courage, discipline, and operational proficiency in key operations such as Op Pawan, Op Vijay, Op Rakshak, and Op Snow Leopard, as well as in UN peacekeeping missions.
The COAS also asked the units to play an important role in Indian Army’s decade of transformation initiative.
During the ceremony, the COAS also felicitated four veteran achievers for their contribution towards wellbeing of the ex-servicemen fraternity and the society.
He conveyed his best wishes to all ranks and families and exhorted all ranks of the Army to continue striving for excellence while serving the nation keeping with the core values and ethos of the Indian Army.
UNI
