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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Mayor’s pioneering policies set to halve emissions from new buildings as London leads the way in cutting energy use

    Source: Mayor of London

    • Sadiq’s ambitious planning policies ensure the capital is outperforming national requirements for cutting energy use in new buildings, driving down carbon emissions and supporting investment in green technologies – including solar panels and heat pumps
    • London achieved 57 per cent higher carbon savings in proposed new buildings than required by national building regulations in 2023 – a seven per cent increase compared to the previous year.
    • New data also reveals that London’s overall emissions have fallen 21 per cent since start of the Mayor’s tenure in 2016, significantly faster than the national average 

    London is leading the country in driving down energy use and reducing emissions, new City Hall data published today has revealed.

    The Mayor’s London Plan – which sets out policies that address the global climate emergency and the housing crisis whilst providing a blueprint to make London a greener and healthier city – is helping to drive these achievements.

    The Plan’s net zero carbon target, which applies to all major planning applications, is delivering 57 per cent higher carbon reductions in proposed new developments than required by national building regulations. Where developers cannot achieve net zero on site, the Plan ensures that they contribute funds to support other decarbonisation projects in London boroughs.   

    City Hall’s 2023 Energy Monitoring Report, published today, showcases the significant impact of the Mayor’s policies and highlights the vital role cities play when they are given power to drive down carbon emissions, reduce energy costs, support supply chains and drive investment in clean technology. The report highlights: 

    • Emissions from proposed new developments were less than half of the CO2 levels required to meet national Building Regulations, with a saving of over 32,000 tonnes. This is equivalent to 27,000 return flights from London to New York.  
    • More than a quarter of this saving came from energy efficiency measures – saving 8,552 tonnes of CO2 emissions. This is the equivalent to adding loft insulation to over 13,000 homes. 
    • 84 per cent of proposed developments in the capital, featuring over 20,000 homes and more than 1,000,000m2 of non-residential floor space, plan to use heat pumps for their heating system – the majority being large, centralised heat pumps supplying communal and site-wide heat networks. These heating systems service a number of buildings on a site.  
    • 92 per cent of proposed developments will include solar panels. Combined, these panels will be the size of approximately 14 football pitches (having a cumulative area of 70,000 m²), totalling £21 million in new solar investment. 
    • More than 28,000 homes (91 per cent of all new homes) are set to connect to either communal heat networks or area-wide district heat networks.   

    City Hall has also today published the London Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which looks at emissions in London between 1 January 2022 and 31 January 2022 and shows significant reductions in emissions in the capital in recent years:

    • Since Sadiq took office in 2016, total emissions in the capital have fallen 21 per cent, significantly faster than the national average (16 per cent). 
    • London’s emissions have dropped 43 per cent since their peak in 2000, despite a 23 per cent increase in population.
    • Emissions from transport are dropping faster in London than across the UK. Since 2016, London has had an 18 per cent drop in transport emissions compared with a 13 per cent drop nationwide.

    Since 2016, the Mayor’s carbon offsetting policy has enabled £333 million to be secured for net zero projects across London. This fund will be redirected by local authorities to projects in their neighbourhoods that will reduce London’s emissions. Projects include energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy installations on council-owned buildings such as schools and community centres.

    Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Mete Coban said: “It’s fantastic to see London leading the country in reducing emissions and that the Mayor’s ambitious planning policies are bringing down energy bills and helping Londoners become more energy efficient. 

    “The Mayor has committed to making London a net zero-carbon city by 2030 and this new data shows we are progressing in the right direction. 

    “Sadiq and I continue will continue to work tirelessly to help boost London’s green economy to build a better, greener city for everyone.”  

    Helena Rivers, Net Zero Lead, Building and Places, Europe and India, AECOM said: “The GLA’s energy monitoring report for 2023 highlights a significant milestone, with on-site CO2 emission reductions from new development averaging 57.4% beyond national building regulation standards.  

    “This progress underscores the effectiveness of the GLA’s leading London Plan policies aimed at achieving net zero by 2030, which AECOM is proud to support in their implementation.  

    “The evolving policy landscape, including the Future Homes Standard and the Future Building Standard, will play a crucial role in this success.  

    “As we adapt to these new policies, it is essential to maintain our momentum in meeting the GLA targets, whilst striving to ensure a sustainable future for London.” 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Department of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, M/o Jal Shakti successfully completed Special Campaign 4.0

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 04 NOV 2024 5:01PM by PIB Delhi

    The Department of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), along with its Programme Divisions and Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS), successfully completed Special Campaign 4.0. All the divisions of DDWS and SPM-NIWAS made a significant contribution to the Special Campaign 4.0 organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG).

    The aims of the campaign was to improve cleanliness of the offices and clearing pendency in the MP’s references, references from State Governments, Inter-Ministerial references, Parliamentary Assurances, PMO references, Public Grievances and PG Appeals etc. Besides, records of the offices were reviewed and action was taken for weeding out/retention ‘following CSMOP, GFR and Public Record Act, 1993’.

    Several cleanliness campaigns were conducted in CGO Complex (including inside the Sanitation Park).  5 PMO/MP references / Assurances were disposed of during the period. 163 pending Public Grievance petitions and 22 Public Grievance appeals were cleared. The offices earned revenue amounting to Rs.1.60 Lakhs on disposal of scrap and obsolete items. With regard to record management, all records have been reviewed and old / obsolete records have been weeded out, as per the schedules, and rest has already been digitized.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESIDENT CONFERS VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY) ON 954421 CPL VIKKY PAHADE COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:42PM by PIB Delhi

    954421 Corporal Vikky Pahade Communication Technician is on the posted strength of a Transportable Radar Unit with effect from 16 Oct 23. He was employed as per his trade duty at unit Op location Shahsitar (JK&L).

    On 04 May 24, Corporal Vikky Pahade was detailed as armed escort towards collection of ration for the unit from Indian Army Field Supply Depot located 40 kms from the unit’s Op location. At around, 1759h, while returning back from the field supply depot, their vehicle was ambushed by three terrorists near Doba ridge at Shahsitar, 1.5 km short of the Unit Op location.

    At the time of ambush, he was seated on the front seat of the vehicle as per his earmarked role. Being on the front seat, he had received heavy and concentrated small arms fire onto him and suffered grievous gunshot wounds in head, neck as well as chest. However, unmindful of his physical condition, he maintained his composure, situational awareness and opened retaliatory fire from his personal weapon (AK-103) onto one of the terrorists who was firing at their vehicle from higher ridges.  Because of his retaliatory fire, the terrorist had to hide which allowed the armed air warriors seated behind to open fire on terrorists in a coordinated manner. This brave act of Corporal Vikky Pahade resulted in providing a window of opportunity for rest of the air warriors to open retaliatory fire on the terrorists, thereby saving the precious lives of his team members and prevented other collateral damage to the service property. However, Corporal Vikky Pahade succumbed to his injuries later at Command hospital Udhampur.

    For this act of exceptional courage displayed during life threating situation, Corporal Vikky Pahade Communication Technician is awarded with ‘Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) posthumously.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESIDENT CONFERS VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY) ON FLIGHT LIEUTENANT TARUN NAIR (35964) FLYING (PILOT)

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:45PM by PIB Delhi

    Flight Lieutenant Tarun Nair (35964) was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Flying branch of the IAF on 16 Jun 18 and is on the posted strength of a MiG-29 Squadron since 03 Aug 19.

    On 12 Mar 24, Flt Lt Tarun Nair was authorized to fly a valley flying sortie as a leader in a MiG-29 aircraft in heavy weight configuration. Immediately after getting airborne, while turning towards the first waypoint, at a low altitude of 1.3 km, Flt Lt Nair encountered multiple failure indications. As the pilot was in the process of taking emergency actions, the situation deteriorated rapidly with the control stick moving to its extreme left and back position resulting in a sharp roll to the left and abrupt pitch up with ‘g’ indicating 12.5 g and Angle of Attack indicating -12° on the displays along with associated audio and visual warnings. The pilot immediately took actions to control the aircraft by overpowering the control stick forces and disengaging the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). The situation was most unusual as the indications did not correspond to a failure of a single system. The pilot undertook actions as per SOP however the situation did not improve. During this time, he had to keep the aircraft under control by flying manually while countering heavy forces on control stick and severe oscillations in pitch and roll. The pilot had to counter the heavy forces for over an hour because of the need to consume fuel. In his third attempt at a slow speed check, the minimum controllable speed allowed an approach to be attempted.

    Under such a situation, the landing approach management was precarious and posed severe problems in alignment and maintenance of flight path. However, the pilot retained his composure and executed a flawless approach and landing. Upon touchdown, he immediately took actions to safely stop the aircraft and maintain on the runway despite the high landing speed and control problems. The pilot through his watchfulness, superior judgment, skills and composure retrieved a dangerous situation. He prevented loss of a valuable combat asset of the IAF and averted a possible mishap which could have resulted in loss of civilian life and property.

    For this act of exceptional courage, very high standard of professionalism and contribution to aerospace safety, Flt Lt Tarun Nair is awarded with ‘Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)’.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESIDENT CONFERS VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY) ON GROUP CAPTAIN ANKIT RAJ SINGH (28175) FLYING (PILOT)

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:47PM by PIB Delhi

    Group Captain Ankit Raj Singh (28175) was commissioned as a pilot in the Flying branch of the IAF on 18 Dec 04 and is posted as the Commanding Officer of a C-130 Squadron wef 29 May 23. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor with more than 7500 hours of flying experience.

    On 09 April 24, the officer displayed an act of gallantry by flying a mission to the North Forward Area Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) amidst the darkness of new moon night, facing intense risks to own safety and equipment, all to prioritise Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) of an injured soldier with an amputated hand.

    As the Commanding Officer of a Special Ops Squadron of IAF, the officer demonstrated swift actions in limited timeframe, unparalleled courage and tactical acumen during a critical CASEVAC sortie. In the face of immense challenges, including navigating through unforgiving terrain, limited lighting conditions and constricted timelines to salvage the amputated hand of the injured Sepoy, he fearlessly orchestrated the activation of Leh ALG, validating the night operation capability of C-130J. Particularly notable was the officer’s daring initiative to plan the first ever transport aircraft mission to a forward base, into the hills, under the cover of darkness of new moon. Ensuring quick launch which was critical for mission success, he executed CASEVAC with utmost safety, which ultimately saved the limb of the injured Sepoy. His unwavering commitment to duty, precise on-the-go planning and navigating treacherous terrain to conduct a safe operation in complete darkness, utilising Night Vision Goggles, testify his dedication to the well-being of his comrades and the mission’s success.

    For his selfless act of exceptional courage and valour, Group Captain Ankit Raj Singh is awarded with ‘Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)’.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESIDENT CONFERS SHAURYA CHAKRA ON FLIGHT LIEUTENANT AMAN SINGH HANS (36412) FLYING (PILOT)

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:44PM by PIB Delhi

    Flight Lieutenant Aman Singh Hans (36412) was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Flying branch of the IAF on 15 Jun 19 and is on the posted strength of a MiG-29 Sqn since 07 Sep 20.

    On 28 Mar 24, the officer was authorised to fly a long range ferry mission on MiG-29 aircraft by dark night, towards Exercise Gagan Shakti-24. After 20 minutes of flying time, at an altitude of 28,000 feet (8.5 km), the pilot felt a sudden blast in the cockpit with aircraft Head Up Display and visual reference to fly, blanking off. He realised that the canopy of the aircraft had flown off, exposing him to severe weather conditions with temperatures of minus 35° – 40° Celsius, dangers of decompression sickness, hypoxia and wind blast affecting eyes at that altitude and high speeds. In this grave situation, he maintained his composure and quickly took control of the aircraft. While flying on head down instruments, he announced the emergency using standby radio control, kept clear of the civil flying in the proximity and descended to a lower altitude of 3 km with no radio reception and severe pain in the eyes. He conveyed the flight information with utmost clarity to the controlling agencies and took prompt decision to land at the nearest airbase. He correctly assessed aircraft weight required for landing due to heavy fuel configuration and made a safe landing at the earliest.

    Despite imminent danger to his own self and inhospitable environmental conditions, he displayed astute presence of mind, controlled the aircraft and initiated the recovery. His prompt actions and exemplary situational awareness led to the recovery of the aircraft which otherwise could have been catastrophic, leading to loss of an asset to the IAF and collateral damage to civilian property.

    For an act of exceptional courage, displaying indomitable valour and exemplary gallantry beyond call of duty, Flight Lieutenant Aman Singh Hans is awarded with ‘Shaurya Chakra’.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESIDENT CONFERS VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY) ON WING COMMANDER AKSHAY SAXENA (29020) FLYING (PILOT)

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:50PM by PIB Delhi

    Wing Commander Akshay Saxena (29020) was commissioned as a pilot in the Flying branch of the IAF on 17 Jun 2006 and is on the posted strength of a C-17 Squadron since 01 Feb 2021.

    On 16 Mar 2024, the officer executed a mission in support of Op Sankalp aimed at anti piracy operations in the Arabian Sea. He airdropped two Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft (CRRC) boats and a team of 18 MARCOs with combat load to capture a Pirate controlled ship which was not only launching attacks on merchant vessels in the Arabian Sea but also opened fire at INS Kolkata and had shot down a naval spotter drone on 15 Mar 24. The objective area was near the Somalian coast, 1450 NMs off Mumbai and 540 NMs out of Indian FIR. Due to the time critical and secret nature of the mission, he finalised suitable crew and ensured aircraft readiness for a quick launch.

    The mission involved real threat of small arms with the pirates over and above the extended mission timelines which involved flying into airspace of another country undeclared and undetected for close to four hours. The Officer as Captain of the C-17 aircraft decided to switch off all emitters, fly low level over high seas in foreign territory and drop at dusk time to avoid detection. Even after receiving the changed drop location only 50 NMs prior to the drop, he guided the crew to safely execute a precision airdrop thus resulting in the capture of the pirates and rescue of MV Ruen with its 17 member crew. He displayed effective inter-service coordination with Indian Navy while maintaining heightened situational awareness both on ground and in air. All possible measures were taken to maintain secrecy of the almost 10 hours long mission. During the flawless execution of the extremely gruelling, mission the officer displayed exceptional courage, dynamic leadership, outstanding professionalism and steadfast determination.

    For his act of indomitable courage and conspicuous gallantry Wing Commander Akshay Saxena is awarded with ‘Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)’.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESIDENT CONFERS VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY) ON SQUADRON LEADER PRATHAMESH D DONGRE (35823) FLYING (PILOT)

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:49PM by PIB Delhi

    Squadron Leader Prathamesh D Dongre (35823) was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Flying branch of the IAF on 16 Dec 17 and is on the posted strength of a MiG-21 Bison Sqn since 04 Mar 24.

    On 10 May 2024, Sqn Ldr Dongre was authorised to fly a Bison aircraft for an Op task. Due to ongoing repair of runway the take-off was planned from parallel taxy track. Immediately after take-off the pilot experienced ‘Main Hydraulic failure’. Despite a grave emergency at the critical phase of flight he maintained his composure. He aborted the exercise and initiated priority recovery of aircraft. Due to the hydraulic failure, aircraft intake cone remained extended at 30% which reduced the available engine power. The emergency also warranted a flapless landing which is the most demanding configuration of landing on Bison aircraft due to extremely high landing speeds and reduced visibility. The runway was cleared and made available for landing but with only four meter of width on either side of center line due to ongoing repairs. Despite landing with high speed and in flapless configuration, the pilot was able to stop the aircraft 300 meters from end of runway.

    The pilot handled the emergency in a most proficient manner and executed a safe heavy weight flapless landing. The seriousness of the emergency can be gauged from the fact that the situation, if not handled timely and correctly, could have led to loss of aircraft or major damage to aircraft.

    For his exceptional courage, decision making ability and skillful handling of the vintage MiG-21 Bison aircraft, Sqn Ldr PD Dongre is awarded with ‘Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)’.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE 15TH NATIONAL VOTERS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:46PM by PIB Delhi

    The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 15th National Voters’ Day Celebrations in New Delhi today (January 25, 2025). The President presented the Best Electoral Practices Awards to state and district officials who demonstrated exemplary performance in ensuring the smooth conduct of elections, on the occasion. She also received the first copy of the book “India Votes 2024: A ​​Saga of​ ​Democracy” from the Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Rajiv Kumar.

    Addressing the gathering, the President said that it is a matter of pride for all of us that our democracy is not only the oldest democracy in the world but is also the largest, diverse, young, inclusive and sensitive democracy in the world. She stated that India’s democracy is a unique example for the modern world. Many countries of the world are learning from our election system and management.

    The President said that the impressive glimpse of our inclusive democracy is visible in elections. The increasing participation of women in elections is an important sign of the overall development of our society and country. She ​​noted that the Election Commission has made special efforts to facilitate the voting process for senior voters above 85 years of age, differently-abled voters and tribal voters living in remote areas. In this way, she said, the Election Commission has set a good example of inclusive and sensitive election management.

    The President said that the ideals and responsibilities associated with voting are the main dimensions of our democracy. The Voters’ Pledge issued by the Election Commission can guide all citizens. She stated that along with full faith in democracy, voters should also have the firm resolve that they will exercise their right to vote by rising above all kinds of narrow-mindedness, discrimination and temptation. Enlightened voters strengthen our democracy, she added.

    Since 2011, National Voters’ Day has been observed annually on January 25 to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India. This event aims to underline the centrality of the voter​, raise electoral awareness among citizens and inspire their active participation in the democratic process.

    Please click here to see the President’s Speech – 

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Republic Day 2025: Raksha Rajya Mantri gives away prizes to the winners of National School Band Competition in New Delhi

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 3:56PM by PIB Delhi

    As part of the 76th Republic Day Celebrations (RDC), Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth gave away prizes to the winners of the National School Band Competition in New Delhi on January 25, 2025. The jury appointed by the Ministry of Defence, which included members from each wing of the Armed Forces, selected the winners upon the culmination of the Grand Finale of the Competition which was held on January 24 & 25, 2025. The winners are:

    • Pipe Band Girls:
    • 1st Prize – PM Shri Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Patamda, East Singhbum, Jharkhand (Eastern Zone)
    • 2nd Prize – Bhonsala Military School Girls, Nasik, Maharashtra (Western Zone)
    • 3rd Prize – Shri Thakurdwara Balika Vidyalaya, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh (Northern Zone)
    • Consolation Prize – Monte CBSE School, Kurnool, Pandipadu Village, Kallur Mandal Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh (Southern Zone)
    • Pipe Band Boys:
    • 1st Prize – City Montessori School, Kanpur Road Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (Northern Zone)
    • 2nd Prize – North Sikkim Academy, Nangan, Sikkim (Eastern Zone)
    • 3rd Prize – Rajarambapu Patil Military School & Sports Academy Islampur, Sangli, Maharashtra (Western Zone)
    • Consolation Prize – PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Belagavi Cantt. Karnataka (Southern Zone)
    • Brass Band Girls:
    • 1st Prize – Government Sr. Sec. School West Point, Gangtok, Sikkim (Eastern Zone)
    • 2nd Prize – St. Joseph’s Convent Sr. Sec. School, Idgah hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (Western Zone)
    • 3rd Prize – St Joseph’s Anglo Indian Girl’s Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode, Kerala (Southern Zone)
    • Consolation Prize – Gayatri Vidyapeeth, Shantikunj, Haridwar, Uttrakhand (Northern Zone)
    • Brass Band Boys:
    • 1st Prize – Prince Lotus Valley Academy, Sikar, Rajasthan (Western Zone)
    • 2nd Prize – St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, Sepahijala, Tripura (Eastern Zone)
    • 3rd Prize – Pinegrove School, Subathu, District-Solan, Himachal Pradesh (Northern Zone)
    • Consolation Prize – St. Xavier’s English Medium School, Pathalgaon, Chhattisgarh (Southern Zone)

    The top three teams in each category were given a cash prize (1st – Rs 21,000/-, 2nd – Rs 16,000/- & 3rd – Rs 11,000/-), a trophy and a certificate. A consolation cash prize of Rs 3,000/- each was given to the remaining team in each category.

    The winner of Pipe Band Girls – PM Shri Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Patamda, East Singhbum, Jharkhand (Eastern Zone) along with the military band team – will be a star attraction during the RD Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2025 as they will be performing at the rostrum.

    Two other bands – PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Belagavi Cantt. Karnataka (Southern Zone) and Government Sr. Sec. School West Point, Gangtok, Sikkim (Eastern Zone) – will perform at Vijay Chowk during the Beating Retreat Ceremony on January 29, 2025.

    In his address, Raksha Rajya Mantri described the winners as well as the participants of the competition as the brand ambassadors of Viksit Bharat, a vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He urged the youth to keep the nation first and strive to make India a developed nation by 2047.

    From RDC 2023 onwards, the National School Band Competition is being jointly conducted by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education. A School Band evokes a feeling of oneness, belonging and pride in school children towards their school and country.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WING COMMANDER ANKIT SOOD (29873) FLYING (PILOT)

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:53PM by PIB Delhi

    Wing Commander Ankit Sood (29873) was commissioned as a pilot in the Flying branch of the IAF on 21 Jun 08. He is an Experimental Test Pilot and a Type Check Pilot and is on the posted strength of a Mi-17-1V Helicopter Unit since 16 Apr 23.  The officer has a total of 2100 hrs of accident/ incident free flying on 10 different types of helicopters, including 1400 hrs on Mi-17 type.

    In the aftermath of unprecedented rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, his Unit was tasked to undertake CASEVAC operations in Kullu and Mandi districts at short notice. On 24 Aug 23, the officer piloted the aircraft in deteriorating weather conditions from Jammu to the narrow valleys of Kullu, where 12 critical patients were stranded and as a life saving measure required immediate evacuation to PGI, Chandigarh. Inclement weather, unforgiving hilly terrain, high All Up Weight and time sensitivity of the missions demanded the aircraft to be flown at the limits of its manoeuvre envelope and the fatigue limits of the operating crew. In the absence of any standard landing site and rapidly darkening skies, the determined officer pressed on with single minded focus of saving precious lives. Despite the low clouding in the valley and landslides in the operating area, Wg Cdr Ankit Sood in the spirit of a true air warrior, disregarded his personal safety, demonstrated mature decision making and carried out landings at non-standard areas at four villages to successfully evacuate all patients. Combating harsh terrain and weather, officer landed at Chandigarh close to sunset from where all patients were transferred to PGI. Subsequently, officer was tasked to undertake Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations Ex-Mandi. He demonstrated deft handling of the aircraft to effect landings at constricted areas and skillfully hovered at low heights to deliver ration and medicals kits. He promptly planned and safely executed over 68 critical missions in a span of next five days in which more than 34,000 kgs of critical relief material was delivered, saving many marooned lives.

    For this act of exceptional courage, professional competence and extreme dedication beyond the call of duty in undertaking high risk missions to save precious lives under hostile weather conditions, Wing Commander Ankit Sood is awarded with ‘Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)’.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Stage set for 76th Republic Day Celebrations at Kartavya Path

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Stage set for 76th Republic Day Celebrations at Kartavya Path

    Indonesian President Mr Prabowo Subianto to be the Chief Guest

    The ceremony to showcase India’s rich cultural diversity, unity, equality, development & military prowess; Special focus on 75 years of enactment of the Constitution

    Around 10,000 Special Guests from different walks of life to witness the parade

    31 Tableaux to roll down Kartavya Path on the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’; In a first, a Tri-services tableau to display the spirit of jointness & integration among the Armed Forces

    Cultural performance by 5,000 artists to cover entire Kartavya Path for the first time

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 2:58PM by PIB Delhi

    President Smt Droupadi Murmu will lead the Nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2025. With special focus on 75 years of enactment of the Constitution and Jan Bhagidari, the celebrations this year will be a unique blend of India’s rich cultural diversity, unity, equality, development and military prowess. President of the Republic of Indonesia Mr Prabowo Subianto will be the Chief Guest.

    Around 10,000 Special Guests have been invited to witness the parade, in line with the Government’s objective to increase ‘Jan Bhagidari’ in events of national importance. These Special Guests from different walks of life are the architects of ‘Swarnim Bharat’. They include best performers in various fields and those who have made best use of the schemes of the Government.

    The parade

    The Republic Day parade will start at 1030 hrs and run for a duration of approx. 90 minutes. The ceremony will commence with the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade.

    The arrival of the President of India and her Indonesian counterpart will be escorted by the President’s Bodyguard, the senior most Regiment of the Indian Army. The two Presidents will arrive in the ‘Traditional Buggy’, the practice which made a comeback in 2024 after a gap of 40 years.

    As per tradition, the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a thunderous 21-gun salute using 105-mm Light Field Guns, an indigenous weapon system. 

    The parade will be heralded by 300 cultural artists playing ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’ with musical instruments of different parts of the country. This indigenous mix of instruments would resonate with the melody, beat and hopes of a billion Indians hearts. The ensemble of instruments includes Shehnai, Sundari, Nadaswaram, Been, Mashak Been, Ransingha – Rajasthan, Flute, Karadi Majalu, Mohuri, Sankha, Tutari, Dhol, Gong, Nishan, Chang, Tasha, Sambal, Chenda, Idakka, Lezim, Thavil, Gudum Baza, Talam and Monbah.

    Showering of flower petals will be carried out by Mi-17 1V helicopters from 129 Helicopter Unit in the Dhwaj Formation. Trooping the National Flag, this formation of helicopters will be led by Group Captain Alok Ahlawat.

    The parade will then begin with the President taking the salute. The parade will be commanded by Parade Commander Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, a second-generation officer. Major General Sumit Mehta, Chief of Staff, HQ Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command.

    The proud winners of the highest gallantry awards will follow. They include Param Vir Chakra winners Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav (Retd) & Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar (Retd), and Ashok Chakra winner Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (Retd). The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the most conspicuous act of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy, while the Ashok Chakra is awarded for similar acts of valour and self-sacrifice but, other than, in the face of the enemy.

     

    Indonesian Contingent

    Kartavya Path will be witness to a march past by the Marching Contingent of Indonesian National Armed Forces and Military Band of Indonesia’s Military Academy. The marching contingent will consist of 152 members, with 190 members in the military band.

     

    Indian Army Contingent

    The first Army contingent leading the Mounted Column will be of 61 Cavalry, led by Lt Ahaan Kumar. Raised in 1953, the 61 Cavalry is the only serving active Horsed Cavalry Regiment in the world, with the amalgamation of all the ‘State Horsed Cavalry Units’. It will be followed by nine Mechanised Columns and nine marching contingents.

    Tank T-90 (Bhishma); NAG Missile System along with BMP-2 Sarath; BrahMos; Pinaka Multi-launcher Rocket System, Agnibaan Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher; Akash Weapon System; Integrated Battlefield Surveillance System; All-Terrain Vehicle (Chetak), Light Specialist Vehicle (Bajrang), Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar System (Airawat), Quick Reaction Force Vehicles (Nandighosh & Tripurantak) and Short-Span Bridging System will also be on display at the Kartavya Path.

    Marching down the Kartavya Path will be the contingents of Brigade of the Guards, The Jat Regiment, The Garhwal Rifles, The Mahar Regiment, The Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Regiment, the Corps of Signals, among others.

     

    Tri-Services Tableau

    For the first time, a Tri-services tableau will roll down on Kartavya Path, displaying the spirit of jointness and integration. With the theme ‘Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat’, the tableau will depict a Joint Operations Room facilitating networking and communication among the  three Services. It would display a battlefield scenario demonstrating a synchronised operation in land, water and air with the indigenous Arjun Main Battle Tank, Tejas MKII fighter aircraft, Advanced Light Helicopter, destroyer INS Visakhapatnam & a Remotely Piloted Aircraft, reflecting the Tri-services synergy in multi-domain operations. These platforms exemplify the vision to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.

     

    Veterans’ Tableau

    Another highlight would be the Veterans’ Tableau on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat ki Ore Sadaiv Agrasar’, a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering spirit of our veterans, who are the symbols of discipline, resilience, and unyielding dedication.

    Adding to the display of honor will be the esteemed veterans who have brought glory to India in sports. Among them are Padma Shri awardees Subedar Murlikant Petkar, whose story inspired the Bollywood film Chandu Champion, and Honorary Captain Jitu Rai. Arjuna and Khel Ratna awardees Colonel Balbir Singh Kular, Captain (IN) Homi Motivala, Master Chief Petty Officer Tajinder Toor, Master Warrant Officer Ram Mehar Singh, and Wing Commander Gurmeet Sandhu will also be present.

    Representing Nari Shakti will be veteran women officers from all three services – Lieutenant Colonel Ravinderjeet Randhawa, Lieutenant Commander Mani Agarwal, and Flight Lieutenant Ruchi Saha, showcasing the pivotal role of women in shaping our armed forces.

     

    Indian Navy Contingent

    The Indian Navy contingent will consist of 144 personnel, led by Lt Cdr Sahil Ahluwalia as Contingent Commander and Lt Cdr Indresh Choudhary, Lt Cdr Kajal Anil Bharani & Lt Devender as Platoon Commanders. It will be followed by the Naval Tableau, depicting a strong ‘Aatmanirbhar’ Navy capable of protecting India’s maritime interests.

    The tableau showcases the newly-commissioned indigenous frontline state-of-the-art combatants including the Destroyer INS Surat, Frigate INS Nilgiri and Submarine INS Vaghsheer, highlighting India’s rapid progress in indigenous warship design and construction and reinforcing Indian Navy’s commitment to build a robust and self-sufficient defence eco system.

     

    Indian Air Force Contingent

    The Indian Air Force contingent will comprise four officers and 144 personnel, led by Sqn Ldr Mahender Singh Garati, with Flt Lt Nepo Moirangthem, Flt Lt Damini Deshmukh & Fg Offr Abhinav Gorsi being supernumerary officers. It will be followed by a fly-past by three MiG-29 aircraft in ‘Baaz Formation’.

     

    Indian Coast Guard

    The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) contingent will be led by Deputy Commandant Navita Thakran followed by three officers of the guard – Deputy Commandant Sumit Kumar, Deputy Commandant Pankaj Saini and Assistant Commandant Priya Balurkar.

    It will be followed by a tableau of ICG focussing on coastal security and maritime search and rescue. The theme is ‘Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Progress’.

     

    DRDO Tableau & Equipment

    DRDO will display some path-breaking innovations for national security during the parade. The DRDO Tableau, with the theme ‘Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats’ will feature Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile; Airborne Early Warning & Control System; 155 mm/52 Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System; Drone Detect, Deter & Destroy; Satellite-Based Surveillance System; Medium Power Radar – Arudhra; Advanced Light Weight Torpedo; Electronic Warfare System – Dharashakti; Laser-Based Directed Energy Weapon; Very Short Range Air Defence System; Indigenous Unmanned Aerial System; V/UHF Manpack Software Defined Radio for Land Forces; Indigenous Secure Satellite Phone and UGRAM Assault Rifle.

    Apart from this, DRDO’s major landmarks of 2024 will also be showcased in the tableau posters namely Long Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile; Light Weight Bullet Proof Jacket ‘ABHED’; Divyastra – Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle; ‘Zorawar’ Light Tank and the Dornier Mid-Life Upgrade with radar, Electronic Warfare System, Software Defined Radio etc.

     

    Contingents of paramilitary & other auxiliary civil forces

    Among the contingents marching down the Kartavya Path will be a 148-member all-women marching contingent of Central Reserve Police Force, led by Assistant Commandant Aishwarya Joy M. The marching contingent of Railway Protection Force will be led by Divisional Security Commissioner Aditya.

    The Assam Rifles contingent will be led by Captain Karanveer Singh Kumbhavat of 29 Assam Rifles. It will comprise soldiers recruited from all over the country.

    The Delhi Police marching contingent will be led by Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rishi Kumar Singh. The Delhi Police all-women band will be participating for the second time, led by Band Master Ruyangunuo Kense.

    The Camel contingent of Border Security Force will be under the command of Deputy Commandant Manohar Singh Kheechee.

    The all-girls marching contingent of NCC – SW (Girls) – will be led by Senior Under Officer Ekta Kumari of Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Directorate. The all-boys marching contingent – SD (Boys) – will be led by Senior Under Officer Prasad Prakash Waikul of Maharashtra Directorate. The National Service Scheme (NSS) marching contingent of 148 volunteers will be led by Mr Deepak from Punjab.

     

    Tableaux

    Tableaux from 16 State Government/Union Territories and 10 Ministries/Departments of the Central Government highlighting ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’, will participate in the parade this year. These tableaux would showcase India’s diverse strengths and its constantly-evolving cultural inclusiveness marching into a glorious future. The details of the participating tableaux of States/UTs are as follows:

    States/UTs

    Cultural Heritage of Goa

    Uttarakhand

     

    Uttarakhand: Cultural Heritage and Adventure Sports

    Haryana

     

    Showcasing Bhagwad Gita

    Jharkhand

     

    Swarnim Jharkhand: A Legacy of Heritage and Progress

    Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas

    Andhra Pradesh
     

    Etikoppaka Bommalu- Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys

    Punjab as the land of knowledge and wisdom

    Uttar Pradesh

    Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat Virasat aur Vikas

    Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas (Nalanda Vishwavidyalya)

    Madhya Pradesh
     

    Madhya Pradesh’s Glory: Kuno National park- The land of CHeetahs

    Tripura

     

    Eternal Reverence: The worship of 14 Deities in Tripura – Kharchi Puja

    Karnataka

     

    Lakkundi: Cradle of Stone craft

    West Bengal

    The ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ & ‘Lok Prasar Prakalpa’ – Empowering Lives and Fostering Self-Reliance in Bengal

    Chandigarh

    Chandigarh: A Harmonious Blend of Heritage, Innovation and Sustainability

    Quality Education

    Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

    Daman Aviary Bird Park along with Kukri Memorial- a tribute to the valiant sailors of the Indian Navy

    The details of tableaux of Ministries/Departments are as follows:

    Departments/Ministries

    Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

    The Constitution of India, a cornerstone of our Virasat (Heritage), Vikas and Path-Pradarshak

    Ministry of Tribal Affairs

    Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh

    Ministry of Women & Child Development

    Multifaceted journey of women and children nurtured under the Ministry’s comprehensive schemes

    Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

    Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development

    Ministry of Rural Development

    Lakhpati Didi

    Department of Financial Services

    India’s remarkable journey in financial evolution

    Ministry of Earth Sciences (IMD)

    Modern Science forecasting extreme weather conditioning- saving lives and livelihood

    Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

    Golden India Heritage and Development Honouring India’s Indigenous Bovine Breeds as Icons of Sustainable Rural Growth

    Ministry of Culture

    Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development

    75 Years of Constitution of India through flower tableau

             

    Cultural Performance

    This year, 5,000 artists in a title of ‘Jayati Jaya Mamaḧ Bharatam’ will perform over 45 dance forms from different part of the country in a 11-minute cultural performance. For the first time, the performance will cover the entire Kartavya Path – from Vijay Chowk to C hexagon – to ensure that all guests get the same viewing experience.

     

    Motorcycle Display

    The Corps of Signals Motorcycle Rider Display Team, famously known as ‘The Dare Devils’, will carry out breath-taking stunts during the motorcycle display. The team will showcase their bravery and determination through a number of formations, including Bullet Salute, Tank Top, Double Jimmy, Devils Down, Ladder Salute, Shatrujeet, Shraddhanjali, Mercury Peak, Info Warriors, Lotus and Human Pyramid.

     

    Fly-past

    One of the most eagerly-awaited events of the parade, the ‘Fly-past’ will witness a breath-taking air show by 40 aircraft/helicopters – 22 fighter jets, 11 transport aircraft and seven helicopters – of IAF. These include Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, C-130, C-295, C-17, AWACS, Dornier-228 & An-32 aircraft and Apache & Mi-17 helicopters. They will display a variety of formations including Dhwaj, Ajay, Satluj, Rakshak, Arjan, Netra, Bheem, Amrit, Vajrang, Trishul and Vijay. The concluding Vertical Charlie maneuver will be performed by a Rafale fighter aircraft.

    The ceremony will culminate with the national anthem and the release of balloons carrying banners with the official logo depicting 75 years of enactment of the Constitution in both English and Hindi.

    A number of unique activities have been carried out as part of the celebrations. These include:

     

    Rashtraparv Portal & Mobile App

    ‘Rashtraparv Portal’ portal and mobile App (Apple play and Msewa) have been launched to facilitate access to information related to national events such as Republic Day, Beating Retreat Ceremony, Independence Day; live streaming, purchase of tickets, provide information related to seating arrangements & route-maps of events etc.

     

    Ease of Access

     

    • Metro Services: Free Metro ride will be provided to Invitees/Ticket holders of RDP-2025 at entry point of the Metro Stations across Delhi. Delhi Metro operations will begin at 4:00 AM on January 26, 2025 across Delhi. Parking spaces of Delhi Metro in Across Delhi will be opened on chargeable basis at regular rates.
    • Park and Ride Scheme: Park and Ride Scheme will be available. Under this scheme, invitees will park their vehicle at Palika Parking, Connaught Place and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium’s parking area (Gate -14 & 15). From there, they can avail the ferry services (pick and drop) through the hired DTC buses. The ferry services will start at 6:00 AM and stop at 8:30 AM.
    • All enclosures are accessible and Divyang friendly with ramp facility. There will also be youth volunteers from NCC with wheelchairs for assistance.
    • Although the list of prohibited items are communicated well in advance, a cloak room facility will also be available.

     

    Special Guests

    Approximately 10,000 Special Guests in 34 categories, including the Sarpanches from villages excelling in key government schemes, have been invited as Special Guests to witness the parade this year. Details are as follows:

     

    S No

    Category

    No of Guests
    1.  

    Sarpanches

    500
    1.  

    Sarpanches from top performing village

    200
    1.  

    Disaster Relief Workers

    300
    1.  

    Guests from Vibrant Villages

    300
    1.  

    Best performing Water Warriors

    400
    1.  

    Primary Agriculture Credit (PAC) Societies

    200
    1.  

    Pani Samitee

    400
    1.  

    Community Resource Person (Krishi Sakhi, Udhyog Sakhi etc.)

    400

     
    1.  

    SHG members

    200
    1.  

    Trainees of DGT got training under National Skill Development Corporation

    200
    1.  

    PM YASASVI Scheme

    400
    1.  

    Forest & Wildlife conservation volunteers/workers

    200
    1.  

    Handloom Artisans

    200
    1.  

    Handicraft Artisans

    200
    1.  

    Special Achievers and Tribal beneficiaries of various schemes

    500

     
    1.  

    ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)

    500
    1.  

    Mann Ki Baat Participants

    400
    1.  

    My Bharat Volunteers

    400
    1.  

    Paralympic Contingent & winners of International Sports events

    200
    1.  

    Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme, Farmers Producing Organisation, Padma Awardee Farmers, PMKISAN, PMFBY, PMKSY

    800
    1.  

    PM Surya Ghar Yojna

    400
    1.  

    Renewable Energy workers

    200
    1.  

    Beneficiaries of PM KUSUM scheme

    200
    1.  

    Anganwadi Workers

    400

    		  
    1.  

    Road Construction Workers

    300
    1.  

    Best Start-Ups

    100
    1.  

    Best Patent Holders

    100
    1.  

    PM-VISHWAKARMA yojana Beneficiaries

    200
    1.  

    PM Matasya Sampada Yojana Beneficiaries

    200
    1.  

    Rashtriya Gokul Mission beneficiaries

    200
    1.  

    Guests from North Eastern States

    200
    1.  

    Foreign Cadets of Youth Exchange Programme/NCC

    250

    		  
    1.  

    Finalist of the National School Band Competition

    600

    		  
    1.  

    Winners of Veer Gatha 4.0

    100

    		  

     

    Beating Retreat Ceremony

    RDC comes to a close with the ‘Beating Retreat Ceremony’, which is held every year on the 29th January at Vijay Chowk. It marks a centuries old military tradition, when the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms, withdrew from the battlefield and returned to the camps at sunset at the sounding of the Retreat. Colours and Standards are cased and flags lowered. During the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2025, only Indian Tunes will be played by all the participating bands.

     

    Bharat Parv

    ‘Bharat Parv’ will be organised at the Red Fort, Delhi from January 26-31, 2025 by the Ministry of Tourism. It will showcase Republic Day Tableaux, performances by the Military Bands (Static), cultural performances, Food Courts serving pan India cuisines and Crafts Bazaar.

     

    PM’s NCC Rally

    PM’s NCC rally, with the theme of ‘Yuva Shakti-Viksit Bharat’ is scheduled to be organised at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt. on January 27, 2025. During the event, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will review the multifarious activities of the NCC.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacts with NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers, Tribal guests and Tableaux Artists

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 5:08PM by PIB Delhi

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers, Tribal guests and Tableaux Artists who would be a part of the upcoming Republic Day parade at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg yesterday (24 Jan 2025). During the interaction, many participants expressed their joy of meeting the Prime Minister in person, to which the PM replied that “this demonstrates the strength of Indian Democracy”. 

    Interacting with a participant from Munger, Bihar, the PM extended his respects to the land of Munger, acknowledging that Munger is renowned worldwide for yoga and now the entire world is embracing yoga. 

    Another participant said that initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission and National Health Mission have not only contributed to the country’s progress but have also attracted the youth. She added that everyone was drawn to the Prime Minister like a magnet, and it was a matter of great pride for the nation to have a Prime Minister with such a personality. Shri Modi emphasized that if 140 crore Indians resolve to maintain cleanliness, then India will always remain Swachh.

    Another participant from Odisha asked Shri Modi, the actual definition of success, to which he remarked that one should never accept failure. He highlighted that those who accept failure never achieve success, but those who learn from it reach the pinnacle. The Prime Minister emphasized that one should never fear failure, but rather have the spirit to learn from it and those who learn from failure ultimately reach the top.

    Upon being asked by a participant what keeps him motivated and energetic, the Prime Minister remarked “Meeting young people like you gives me energy and inspiration”. He highlighted that when he thinks of the farmers in the country, he realizes how many hours they work; when he remembers the soldiers, he reflects on how many hours they stand guard at the borders. The Prime Minister emphasized that everyone works very hard, and if we observe and try to live like them, we feel that we don’t have the right to rest either. He noted that as they fulfill their duties with such dedication, the 140 crore citizens of the country have also entrusted him with duties to fulfill.

    The Prime Minister remarked that the habit of waking up early was very beneficial in life. He shared that being an NCC cadet in the past and the habit of waking up early during camps had taught him discipline. The Prime Minister highlighted that even today, his habit of waking up early is a valuable asset, allowing him to complete many tasks before the world wakes up. He encouraged everyone to maintain the habit of waking up early, as it will be very useful to them.

    On the topic of learning from great personalities, the Prime Minister shared that we need to learn from everyone, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He emphasized the importance of drawing lessons from great leaders of the past and applying those lessons to serve the nation today. 

    The Prime Minister asked a participant about her learnings from others during the Republic Day program preparations, to which she replied that building friendships and interacting with various participants and blending together to form a unified India. She added that it has also taught a lot about making adjustments of every kind. Shri Modi was pleased when it was shared by a young participant from a Kashmiri Pandit family that being in the program has taught her to be self-independent. She highlighted that despite never having done household chores before, learning to manage everything independently here has been a significant experience. She emphasized that once she returns home, she will help her mother with the household work alongside her studies.

    The Prime Minister was deeply touched when it was shared by a young participant that one of the most important lessons learned here is that family is not only composed of those who live with us at home, but also included the people here – friends and seniors – all forming a big family. The participant emphasized that this is a valuable lesson that will always be remembered. Shri Modi remarked that embracing the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat” as a significant learning from this experience.

    Upon being asked by Shri Modi to the participants about their selection or non – selection in the upcoming Republic Day Parade, a participant replied that selection or non-selection was a different matter, but making an effort is a significant achievement in itself. Shri Modi then emphasized that the most important thing is to give your best, regardless of the outcome. 

    Prime Minister highlighted to the participants, who have spent a month here, that they were able to video conference with their friends and family because of Technology and Digital India which was leading us to Viksit Bharat. He emphasized that there are very few countries around the world that have data as affordable as it is in India. He added that as a result, even the poorest in the country can comfortably talk to their loved ones via video conference. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi asked how many people use UPI and digital payments, remarking that the new generation seems to hardly carry cash in their pockets.

    Upon being asked by Shri Modi about what valuable aspects the participants gained from NCC which they didn’t have before, a participant replied punctuality, time management and leadership. Another participant highlighted that the most important lesson learned from NCC was public service, such as organizing blood donation camps and maintaining cleanliness in the surroundings. Highlighting the MY Bharat or Mera Yuva Bharat platform run by the Government of India, PM remarked that over three crore young men and women have registered on this platform. He emphasized that the participants had made significant contributions, including debates on a developed India, quiz competitions, essay writing, and speech contests. He noted that around 30 lakh people across the country were involved in these activities. Shri Modi urged the participants to register in the MY Bharat portal soon. 

    Discussing the goal set by India and Indians to make Bharat a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, the Prime Minister remarked that if 140 crore citizens resolve to do something positive, achieving the goal will not be difficult. He emphasized, “By fulfilling our duties, we can become a significant force in building a developed India”. 

    Asking the participants that who among us loves our mothers deeply and who loves Mother Earth just as much, Shri Modi stressed that a program ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ that expresses reverence for both our mothers and Mother Earth. He urged everyone to plant a tree in their mother’s name and ensure it never dries up. He added that the first beneficiary of this act will be Mother Earth.

    Interacting with a participant from Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Modi highlighted that the unique feature of Arunachal Pradesh was it is where the first rays of the sun reach India. He mentioned that in Arunachal Pradesh, people greet each other with “Jai Hind” instead of “Ram Ram” or “Namaste.” The Prime Minister encouraged everyone to experience the diversity, art, natural beauty, and love of the people in Arunachal Pradesh. He urged people to visit the entire region of Ashtalakshmi, including Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya, mentioning that there is so much to see that even two or three months may not be enough.

    Prime Minister asked the participants if there was any work done by the unit that has been widely recognized in their area while working with the NSS team. Sharing his experience, a participant from Jharkhand said that one notable effort involved helping the Mahiri community in Dumka, known for crafting bamboo items. He added that the community faced challenges as their products were only sold seasonally. He said that the unit identified such artisans and connected them with factories that manufacture incense sticks (agarbatti). The Prime Minister highlighted that the forests in Agartala, Tripura produce agar wood, known for its unique and pleasant fragrance. He mentioned that the oil extracted from these trees is highly valuable and among the most expensive oils in the world. He added that the rich aroma of agar has led to the tradition of making incense sticks (agarbatti) with this fragrance.

    Shri Modi highlighted the government’s GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal. He encouraged educated youth to help local artisans and producers register their products on the portal. The Prime Minister explained that by listing products and prices, there is a possibility that the government might place orders for those items, enabling swift transactions. He shared his vision of making 3 crore women from self-help groups (SHGs) in villages become “Lakhpati Didis” and noted that their numbers have already reached 1.3 crore. A participant shared that his mother learned sewing, and now makes traditional Chaniyas worn during Navratri. He added that these chaniyas were even exported abroad. He added that this sets an inspiring example and emphasized that the “Lakhpati Didi” program can play a crucial role in building a developed India.

    The Prime Minister was pleased to hear from a participant from Nepal, who expressed excitement about visiting India and meeting him. She also took a moment to thank the Prime Minister for the unconditional hospitality extended to her. Another  participant from Mauritius said that on the eve of their departure, the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius met with them and encouraged them to visit India, referring to it as their “second home.” The Prime Minister emphasized that India is not only their second home but also the first home of their forefathers.

    The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya were present among other dignitaries during the event. 

     

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PM congratulates Indore and Udaipur on joining the list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities in the world

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 5:52PM by PIB Delhi

    The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Indore and Udaipur on joining the list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities in the world. He remarked that this recognition reflects India’s strong commitment to sustainable development and nurturing harmony between nature and urban growth.

    Responding to a post by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav on X, the PM said:

    “Congratulations to Indore and Udaipur! This recognition reflects our strong commitment to sustainable development and nurturing harmony between nature and urban growth. May this feat inspire everyone to keep working towards creating greener, cleaner and more eco-friendly urban spaces across our nation.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: India is honoured to welcome President Prabowo Subianto: Prime Minister

    Source: Government of India (2)

    India is honoured to welcome President Prabowo Subianto: Prime Minister

    When we marked our first Republic Day, Indonesia was the guest nation and now, when we are marking 75 years of India being a Republic, President Subianto will be attending the celebrations: PM

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 5:48PM by PIB Delhi

    Welcoming the President of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today remarked that various aspects of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership were discussed. He highlighted that Indonesia was at the core of our Act East Policy and India welcomes Indonesia’s BRICS membership.

    In a thread post on X, Shri Modi wrote:

    “India is honoured to welcome President Prabowo Subianto.

    When we marked our first Republic Day, Indonesia was the guest nation and now, when we are marking 75 years of India being a Republic, President Subianto will be attending the celebrations. We discussed various aspects of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

    @prabowo”

    “We discussed ways to deepen India-Indonesia relations in areas such as security, defence manufacturing, trade, FinTech, AI and more. Sectors like food security, energy and disaster management are also areas where we look forward to working closely.”

    “India and Indonesia are closely cooperating in various multilateral platforms as well. Indonesia is at the core of our Act East Policy and we welcome Indonesia’s BRICS membership.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Host Over 400 Special Guests on the Occassion of the 76th Republic Day Celebrations, in New Delhi tomorrow

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Host Over 400 Special Guests on the Occassion of the 76th Republic Day Celebrations, in New Delhi tomorrow

    6 Fishermen Invited to Meet the Hon’ble President of India ; 10 Special Invitees to be Felicitated by the Union Minister

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 5:19PM by PIB Delhi

    The 76th Republic Day will be celebrated tomorrow with much fanfare showcasing the rich diversity and strength of our great nation. On this occasion, the Government of India has extended special invitations to over 400 Fishermen/Livestock farmers and their families from across the country to witness the Republic Day Parade at the Kartavya Path on 26th January , 2025.

    The 200 Special Guests from the Department of Fisheries also include 6 Special Invitees who will get the opportunity to meet the Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These include Ms P. Hema Lathan from Karnool, Andhra Pradesh, Mr Gyan Swaroop Sahoo from Puri, Odisha, Mr Yohan Arvind Gavit from Nandurbar, Maharashtra, Ms. Shabnamben Sajidbhai Vhora from Anand, Gujarat, Mr Samdup Bhutia from Soreng, Sikkim, C. Arjun, from South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

    While the 200 distinguished guests of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying from Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Jammu & Kashmir are the beneficiaries of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) and include MAITRIs (Multi-Purpose Artificial Insemination Technicians in Rural India), Gopal Ratna Awardees and AI technicians who have significantly contributed to the development of the livestock sector.

    Following their participation in the spectacular Republic Day parade ceremony, these Special Guests will have an opportunity to interact with the Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Ministry of Panchayati Raj along with Minister of State, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Minister of State, Shri George Kurian, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Minority Affairs at Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

    During the interaction, 10 special invitees (5 each from the Department of Fisheries and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) will be felicitated by the Union Minister.

    To make the experience of these special guests an enriching one, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has also made special arrangements for their visit to several iconic places in the National Capital. This initiative of the government acknowledges the invaluable contributions by the fishermen, livestock farmers, technicians and their families in advancing the Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Livestock Sector in the country.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President approves conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2024

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Ministry of Home Affairs

    President approves conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2024

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 6:10PM by PIB Delhi

    The President of India has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards – 2024 on 49 persons which includes Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 17, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 09 and Jeevan Raksha Padak to 23 persons. Six awardees are posthumous. The details are as under: –

     

    Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak

     

    1.  

    Shri Pintu Kumar Sahni  (Posthumous), Bihar
    1.  

    Shri Manesh K M (Posthumous), Kerala
    1.  

    Shri Dawa Tshering Lepcha (Posthumous), Sikkim
    1.  

    Dr. Pema Tenzing Lachungpa (Posthumous), Sikkim
    1.  

    Gunner Anis Kumar Gupta (Posthumous), M/o Defence
    1.  

    Shri Vaqeel Hassan, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Munna Qureshi, NHIDCL, M/o Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Ankur Kumar, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Monu Kumar, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Devendra, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Mohmmed Rashid, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Firoz Qureshi, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Jatin Kashyap, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Saurabh Kashyap, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Mohmmed Irshad, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Nasruddin, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways
    1.  

    Shri Naseem, NHIDCL, M/o Road Transport and Highways

     

    Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
     

    1.  

    Shri Ritik Chauhan, Himachal Pradesh
    1.  

    Shri Shashikant Ramkrushna Gajbe, Maharashtra
    1.  

    NK Shankar Singh Kharayat, Border Roads Organisation
    1.  

    Havildar Leki Passang, M/o Defence
    1.  

    Sep Rajesh Ranjan Kujur (Posthumous), M/o Defence
    1.  

    Shri Rakesh Singh Rana, M/o Defence
    1.  

    Shri Manmohan Singh, National Disaster Response Force
    1.  

    Shri Pradeep Kumar, National Disaster Response Force
    1.  

    Shri Sachin Kumar, National Disaster Response Force

     

    Jeevan Raksha Padak

     

    1.  

    Shri Nelli Srinivasa Rao, Andhra Pradesh
    1.  

    Shri Vikas Yadav, Bihar
    1.  

    Sushri Manishaben Amarshibhai  Malakiya, Gujarat
    1.  

    Kumari Diya  Fathima, Kerala
    1.  

    Shri Muhammad Hashir N K, Kerala
    1.  

    Shri Kishor Kumar Arney, Madhya Pradesh
    1.  

    Shri Dadarao Govindrao  Pawar, Maharashtra
    1.  

    Shri Dnyaneshwar Mukundrao  Bhedodkar, Maharashtra
    1.  

    Shri K. Shimreingam Shimray, Manipur
    1.  

    Master Elambok Dkhar, Meghalaya
    1.  

    Master Kisen Wanniang, Meghalaya
    1.  

    Shri Laltlanzova, Mizoram
    1.  

    Shri Y Pongba, Nagaland
    1.  

    Dr. Ranjana  Bhandari, Odisha
    1.  

    Shri C. Anbarasan, Puducherry
    1.  

    Shri Bandakindi Shravan Kumar, Telangana
    1.  

    Shri Aakash  Pradhan, West Bengal
    1.  

    Shri Kali Kinkar Manna, West Bengal
    1.  

    Naik Ajith R Nair, M/o Defence
    1.  

    Shri Dhanbeer Singh Negi, M/o Defence
    1.  

    Shri Dhanesh Chand Yadav, M/o Defence
    1.  

    Sgt Ram Kumar Jaiswal, M/o Defence
    1.  

    Ms. Pallabi  Biswas, M/o Railways (RPF)

     

    Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards are given to a person for meritorious act of human nature in saving the life of a person.  The award is given in three categories, namely, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak.  Persons of all walks of life are eligible for these awards.  The award can also be conferred posthumously.

    The decoration of the award consists of a Medal, Certificate signed by the Union Home Minister and lump sum Monetary Allowance. It is presented to the awardees by the respective Union Ministries/Organizations/State Government to which the awardee belongs.  

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: RakshaMantri& Minister of Education felicitate Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 4.0

    Source: Government of India (2)

    RakshaMantri& Minister of Education felicitate Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 4.0

    Girls steal the show as 66 are among the Super-100 winners

    Youth are India’s future heroes, will play a major role in making India ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047: Shri Rajnath Singh

    Veer Gatha instils values of patriotism, grit & national pride, inspiring students to contribute to the nation’s progress: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 6:04PM by PIB Delhi

    RakshaMantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan felicitated the Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 4.0 in New Delhi on January 25, 2025. Among the 100 winners, 66 are girls from different parts of the country. During the felicitation ceremony, each winner was presented with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000, a medal and a certificate. These Super-100 are among the approx. 10,000 Special Guests, who will be witnessing the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2025.

    In his address, RakshaMantri congratulated the winners and appreciated the joint efforts of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education towards achieving Veer Gatha’s objective of connecting the youth with the glorious history of the country’s bravehearts. He acknowledged the pan-India participation of over 1.76 crore students in this fourth edition of the Project, stating that it is providing recognition to the bravehearts through education. He commended the intelligence, enthusiasm and patriotism of the students who participated in the competition.

    Expressing delight over the fact that 2/3rd of the Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 4.0 are girls, Shri Rajnath Singh made special mention of a Class 10 student named ‘Nemneineng’ from Manipur, who had lost her parents when she was a child. RakshaMantri commended her perseverance for not giving up her studies despite numerous difficulties and securing a place among the winners.

     

     

    Explaining the true meaning of a ‘hero’ to the students present on the occasion, RakshaMantri asserted that a hero works for the upliftment of the nation; whose work gives a new direction to the society. He added that the youth are future heroes of India and they will play a major role in making India ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, as envisioned by the Government, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

    “India’s stature has grown on the global stage due to the Prime Minister’s dynamic leadership. Today, when we speak on any international forum, the whole world listens. This has been made possible due to the hard work of every Indian, including our brave soldiers, scientists and young ignited minds. We have a major young population of about 50 crore youth. How can a country with such creative minds not develop?,” Shri Rajnath Singh asked the students.

    RakshaMantri exhorted them to continue taking inspiration from bravehearts such as freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ashfaqulla Khan and courageous soldiers, whose bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. He termed the sense of national pride as the most crucial aspect for the development of any country.

    Shri Rajnath Singh encouraged students to not feel afraid in the face of challenges and continue moving forward towards their goals with confidence & good intent. He urged them to never allow the feeling of ego creep into their hearts, even when they touch greater heights. Always remaining polite and modest is the key, he said.

    Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised that initiatives like Veer Gatha educate school students about the valour and sacrifices of the brave gallantry award winners while nurturing the creativity of young minds. He highlighted the record-breaking participation of 1.76 crore students from over 2.5 lakh schools who engaged in activities such as drawing, painting, and essay writing, paying heartfelt tributes to the heroes for their immense service and sacrifice to the nation.

    The Minister of Education also noted that this initiative would help instil values of patriotism, grit, and national pride, inspiring students to contribute to the nation’s progress. Congratulating every student who participated with enthusiasm and respect for the gallantry award winners, he lauded the Super-100 awardees for their success. Wishing them a bright future, he remarked that their enthusiasm and creativity would serve them well in life.

    During the event, ParamVir Chakra Awardee Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar shared his inspiring experience from the 1999 Kargil War, urging students to embody the values of bravery, selflessness and integrity in their lives. “True bravery lies not only in combat but in standing up for what is right in everyday life,” he said, inspiring the young participants.

    RakshaRajyaMantri Shri Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani and other senior officials attended the event.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, interacts with distinguished guests from villages under the Vibrant Village Programme in New Delhi, visiting the capital for the 76thRepublic Day celebrations

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, interacts with distinguished guests from villages under the Vibrant Village Programme in New Delhi, visiting the capital for the 76thRepublic Day celebrations

    The ‘Vibrant Village Programmeis enhancing not just physical and digital connectivity but also emotional connect

    PM Modi helped the people of Ladakh get rid of the persistent problem of freezing of diesel during winter

    The ‘Vibrant Village Programme’ will ensure that the infrastructure, culture, tourism, lifestyle, and economic development of border villages become as vibrant as those in the rest of the country

    The special guests from the Vibrant Villages should definitely convey the message back that their Prime Minister holds deep affection for them

    Under the Vibrant Village Programme, schemes worth ₹556 crore have been developed for agriculture, education, health, energy, cooperatives, and Khadi and Village Industries, among others

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 6:14PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today interacted with distinguished guests from villages under the Vibrant Village Programme in New Delhi, visiting the capital for the 76th Republic Day celebrations. The occasion was graced by Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai, Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan, Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Dr. Rajendra Kumar, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and several other dignitaries.

    In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, highlighted that the Vibrant Village Programme signifies the beginning of achange in approach and perspective. He explained that the programme aims to bridge emotional gap between Vibrant Villages and Delhi, instilling a sense of unity among residents of remote and border areas by reaffirming their integral place in India and assuring that the nation cares for them. Shri Shah emphasized that when the Prime Minister invites residents from “the first village” (border villages) to participate in national festivals as honoured guests, it fosters emotional connection and eliminates barriers of the hearts. He noted that, for the past four years, representatives from various villages have been invited to these celebrations, where they are treated with respect as special guests of the Prime Minister, symbolizing a transformed outlook toward the nation’s frontier villages.

    Shri Amit Shah stated that after Shri Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014, an inclusive and all-encompassing vision for the country’s development was introduced, aiming for progress that benefits every citizen and region. He shared the example of Ladakh, where the freezing of diesel in winters was a major issue. Following the directions of Prime Minister Modi, the Government of India allocated a budget for research and development to create non-freezing diesel, which is now available in Ladakh. He emphasized that such solutions are possible only when attention is given to the challenges of these areas. The Home Minister also mentioned that in 2017, a decision was made to have all security forces, including the army, procure milk, eggs, fish, and vegetables from border villages, creating employment opportunities in those regions.

    Union Home Minister stated that the Vibrant Village Programme is a comprehensive and multi-sectoral initiative for holistic development. He emphasized that the infrastructure, culture, tourism, livelihood, and economic growth of villages should be as vibrant as those in the rest of the country. He further highlighted that by advancing with a holistic approach, not only will the present become vibrant, but future generations will also benefit from a better living environment.

    Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had announced this program on 15th February 2023 and 662 villages of 46 blocks adjoining the northern border of the country were included in it.  He said that after the formation of the scheme, more than 22 ministers of the central government visited 8 districts and 26 villages, bringing to light the local difficulties there and the ground problems in the implementation of the Vibrant Village programme. In addition, 92 senior officers have visited 259 villages and efforts have been made to touch almost every village with such initiatives, he added.

    The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the issues faced by 662 villages in the implementation of the Vibrant Village Program were reviewed, and their report was sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs. He said that based on this report, 626 projects were formulated. Similarly, 901 employment-related projects were initiated. He said that, along with these, schemes worth ₹556 crore were developed for agriculture, education, health, energy, cooperatives, and Khadi and Village Industries. Shri Shah stated that ₹2,400 crore was spent on constructing 113 roads and 8 low-suspension bridges, and by June 2025, 4G connectivity will be available in 362 villages. He further mentioned that out of the 662 villages, 474 have been electrified on-grid and 127 off-grid, and 43 new power projects have been developed at a cost of ₹238 crore.The Home Minister said that View Points, Adventure Tourism, Eco-Resorts and Tourist Centres have been developed from 102 projects at a cost of Rs 48 crore. He said that earlier 570 villages out of 662 did not have banks. The work of linking such villages with banks has been done by the Modi government.

    Shri Amit Shah said that the Modi government has provided all the basic facilities for a good life to the people living in these vibrant villages. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, a sincere effort has been made to achieve 100% saturation of government schemes through a Bottom-to-Top approach, ensuring connectivity in physical, digital, and emotional terms. The Home Minister told the guests from the Vibrant Villages to convey this message upon returning to their villages—that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who has been chosen by them, holds deep affection for them.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Be a part of India’s vibrant game developer community through Road to Game Jam & become India’s brightest game developer team for WAVES

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Be a part of India’s vibrant game developer community through Road to Game Jam & become India’s brightest game developer team for WAVES

    GDAI, IGDC & KGeN assuring nourishment of talent from across the country to fulfil your dream

    Squad of talented devs being fostered to represent their regions and showcase their games at World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit

    Registrations reopen for Road to Game Jam: Apply by February 1, Submit by February 16, Results on March 16

    Road to Game Jam sees  over 5,400 registrations across 1,622 colleges, uniting game developers nationwide under WAVES Create in India Challenge

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 6:07PM by PIB Delhi

    The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), through its flagship event, the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC), has joined forces with KGeN to organize the “Road to Game Jam.” This initiative is one of the challenges under the Create in India Challenge Season 1, an activity under the Government of India’s World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES). It aims to empower India’s game developers to shape the future of the gaming industry by showcasing cutting-edge innovation and creativity.

    The Road to Game Jam is offering game developers another opportunity to join this exciting initiative. With registrations open until February 1st 2025, aspiring developers can now showcase their talent and creativity in game design. The new submission deadline is February 16th 2025, with results set to be announced on March 16th 2025.

    If you missed the first round, now is the perfect time to jump in and demonstrate your game-making skills. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a national platform fostering innovation and excellence in India’s game development community.

    GDAI and KGeN are proud to announce the remarkable progress of the Road to Game Jam, an unprecedented initiative aimed at nurturing and expanding India’s vibrant game development community. By fostering local talent and providing a platform for regional representation, this program is paving the way for India’s brightest game development teams to shine at the WAVES India Summit.

     

    Building Momentum: Achievements So Far

    Since its launch, the Road to Game Jam has achieved incredible milestones:

    • 5,496 game development enthusiasts registered for the program.
    • Representing 1,622 unique colleges across India.
    • Participants hail from 446 cities, spanning 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
    • 120 teams from various colleges have already formed and are actively participating.
    • The themes for the Game Jam were released on the 20th of December 2024
    • Themes:
      • Everything Falls Apart
      • Stuck Together
      • Handle with Care
      • Invisible Connections
      • The Sound of Silence

    Empowering the Game Development Community

    GDAI and KGeN have also initiated several impactful activities to educate and empower the game development community:

    Workshops

    • The first workshop, conducted by Rahul Sehgal, founder of Gamer2Maker, focused on building a career in game development in India and addressed foundational aspects of the industry.
    • An AMA Session was held on January 18, 2024, featuring Nakul Verma, Founder of Playbae and Senior Engineer at Netflix. Nakul provided invaluable insights and addressed questions from the community offering practical guidance to inspire the participants

    These sessions are designed to foster networking, provide mentorship, and equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in game development.

    About GDAI

    The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI) is dedicated to building a globally recognized ecosystem for game developers, studios, and industry professionals. For over a decade, GDAI has championed innovation, sustainability, and excellence in game creation. The association provides resources, mentorship, and skill development while promoting ethical standards, inclusion, and innovation in the gaming industry.

    About IGDC

    The India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) is India’s premier event for game developers, organized “By the Industry, For the Industry.” Now in its 16th edition, IGDC serves as a cornerstone of India’s gaming ecosystem, enabling developers to learn from global industry leaders, network with peers, and connect with investors and publishers.

    About KGeN

    KGeN is creating a decentralized gamer network to empower gamers by enabling them to own their data. At the core of KGeN’s platform is the Proof of Gamer (PoG) engine, which allows gamers to build, own, showcase, and monetize their reputation. Game publishers utilize KGeN’s product stack to engage meaningfully with gamer cohorts through its multi-chain gamer network. Kratos Gamer Network operates across India, Brazil, Nigeria, Southeast Asia, and the MENA region.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President approves 58 Mentioned-in-Despatches, including four posthumous, on the eve of Republic Day 2025

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Ministry of Defence

    President approves 58 Mentioned-in-Despatches, including four posthumous, on the eve of Republic Day 2025

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:05PM by PIB Delhi

    President Smt Droupadi Murmu has approved 58 Mentioned-in-Despatches to the Armed Forces personnel, including four posthumous, on the eve of 76th Republic Day. These include 55 from the Indian Army – 14 for Operation Rakshak, including four posthumous; eight for Operation Snow Leopard; six for Operation Hifazat; two for Operation Sahayta; one for Operation Rhino; one for Operation Meghdoot; two for Operation Gurihajan; one for Operation Mulkhyama; one for Operation Reconnaissance; one for Operation Zokhawthar; one for Operation Falcon; four for Operation CAS Evacuation; one for IS Duty and 12 for Misc Operation. It also includes three from the Indian Air Force for Operation Sankalp. The full list of the recipients of Mentioned-in-Despatches is as follows:

     

    INDIAN ARMY

    OPERATION RAKSHAK

    • IC-77240X MAJ VEER VIKRAM KASWAN, 13 SIKH LI0
    • JC-433383L SUB PARSHOTAM KUMR, 31 PUNJAB
    • 15343306F HAV PRAVEEN KUMAR SINGH, 61 ENGR REGT
    • 13627975H HAV LANKESH, 9 PARA (SF)
    • 40910029 HAV KESHAV SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)
    • 15585106W L/HAV RANJIT NALAWADE, 120 ENGR REGT
    • 15584406L NK AHER RAMDAS GANGHDHAR, 120 ENGR REGT
    • 16117671X NK SUJITH S, 13 ENGR REGT
    • 23001956A NK DOKKARI RAJESH, AAD, 10 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
    • 3021407M SEP AJAY KUMAR SINGH, RAJPUT , 10RR (POSTHUMOUS)
    • 3021506P SEP BIJENDRA, RAJPUT, 10RR (POSTHUMOUS)
    • 16128540M SPR PURSHOTHAM YADAV, ENGRS, 1 RR
    • 5254911H RFN NISHAL HINGMANG, 3 GR, 32RR
    • 81B1 ARMY DOG PHANTOM, RVC, 9 PARA (SF) (POSTHUMOUS)

    OPERATION SNOW LEOPARD

    • SS-49175M MAJ MAHALE ANKUR VINAYAK, 671 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)
    • JC-414417Y SUB PUSPENDRA SINGH, 12 PARA (SF)
    • JC-533019F SUB BINOD SINGH, 4 GARH RIFJC-414983Y NB SUB DHEERAJ MANI SAKLANI, 12 PARA (SF)
    • JC-636149K NB SUB TSHERING THENDUP BHUTIA, 11 GR, 1 SIKKIM SCOUTS
    • 13629724X NK ALTAF HUSSAIN, PARA, 31 RR
    • 13630564P NK JAGDE KUMAR, 12 PARA (SF)
    • 9427874Y NK MILAN LIMBOO, 12 PARA (SF)

    OPERATION HIFAZAT

    • IC-80396A MAJ RITESH SEN, ARTY, 40 ASSAM RIF
    • IC-80667M MAJ SAURABH SRIVASTAVA, 5 SIKH
    • IC-82343A MAJ AKASH MISHRA, SIKH LI, 8 ASSAM RIF
    • SS-48839H MAJ DHRUV DAGAR, ARMD, 4 ASSAM RIF
    • 19001011K HAV PAWANDEEP SINGH, 5 SIKH
    • 4594035N SEP SIRSAT TEJAS YASHAWANT, 2 MAHAR

    OPERATION SAHAYATA

    • IC84031H MAJ HIMANSHU DEOPA, 5/9 GR
    • 5852956F HAV SUBHASH POUDEL, 5/9 GR

    OPERATION RHINO

    • IC-81896K MAJ AMIT MISHRA, ARTY, 23 ASSAM RIF

     

    OPEATION MEGHDOOT

    • 09851-N LT PRANOY ROY, INDIAN NAVY, 666 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)

    OPERATION GURIHAJAN

    • 4198986P HAV NAWJEET SINGH CHAUHAN, KUMAON 13 RR
    • 20014399H PTR SUKHVINDER SINGH, PARA, 13 RR

    OPERATION MULKHYAMA

    • IC-81017L MAJ PRATHYUSH P, NAGA, 13 RR

     

    OPERATION RECONNAISSANCE

    • IC-82851W MAJ ANIRBAN KALITA, ARTY, 23 (I) R&O FLT

     

    OPERATION ZOKHAWTHAR

    • G/2851919Y HAV T MEREN KONYAK, 42 ASSAM RIF

    OPERATION FALCON

    • IC-83309M  MAJ SANXEP BHARDWAJ, PUNJAB, 667 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)

    CAS EVACUATION

    • 09431-H LT CDR DHRUV SHARMA, INDIAN NAVY, 671 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)
      • IC-64488H LT COL BIJENDER SINGH AHLAWAT, 201 ARMY AVN SQN (UH)
    • IC-71926H LT COL CHANGDA RIYAZ, 201 ARMY AVN SQN (UH)
    • IC-77593X MAJ DEVESH SHARMA, 659 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)

    IS DUTY

    • 15447536F NK MAHESH MANOHARAN, AMC, 20 JAT

    MISC OPERATION

    • IC-70696N LT COL PRAVEEN NAIR, 627 EME BN
    • IC-74852K LT COL RAHUL RAMRAO SHINDE, 301 ARMY AVN SQN (SPL OPS)
    • SL-05416F MAJ RAM SHANKAR CHOUDHARY, 617 EME BN
    • 17006846W HMT SHAILENDRA SINGH RAJPUT, 617 EME BN
    • 14662214M HAV BADGUJAR SANDIP HIRALAL, EME, 39(I) R&O FLT
    • 15823213N HAV SANTOSH KUMAR, 16 FAD
    • 5352320X HAV DILLI RAM GURUNG, 11 GR, 1 SIKKIM SCOUTS
    • 15596834W SPR JASPAL SINGH, ENGRS, 113 RCC (GREF)
    • 5053274F RFN SANJEEP YONGHANG, 2/1 GR
    • 5053332A RFN SURENDRA BUDHA MAGAR, 2/1 GR
    • 9428060M RFN JIGMEE LACHENPA, 11 GR, 1 SIKKIM SCOUTS
    • 15585307P OEM MUTKURE MHESH SANTOSH, EMGRS, 93 RR (GREF)

     

    (AIR FORCE)

    OPERATION SANKALP

    • SQUADRON LEADER LOVERPREET SINGH (35208) FLYING (PILOT)
    • MASTER WARRANT OFFICER BHUWANESH CHANDRA DWIVEDI (767425) FLIGHT GUNNER
    • SERGEANT SAURABH SINGH (915136) FLIGHT GUNNER

     

    VK/SR/Savvy

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President approves Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous & 305 defence decorations on the eve of Republic Day 2025

    Source: Government of India (2)

    S

    No

                       RANK & NAME

    SERVICE

     

    KIRTI CHAKRA

     

    1.

    IC-83449Y MAJOR MANJIT, PUNJAB, 22 RR

    ARMY

    2.

    15240290F NAIK DILWAR KHAN, ARTY, 28 RR (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

     

    SHAURYA CHAKRA

     

    1.

    IC-81258L MAJOR ASHISH DAHIYA, ENGRS, 50 RR

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-82035A MAJOR KUNAL, ASC, 1 RR

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-83753H MAJOR SATENDER DHANKAR, ARMD, 4 RR

    ARMY

    4.

    IC-85773P CAPTAIN DEEPAK SINGH, SIGS, 48 RR (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    5.

    AR-446P ASSISTANT COMMANDANT ESHENTHUNG KIKON, 4 ASSAM RIFLE

    ARMY

    6.

    JC-414610L SUBEDAR VIKAS TOMAR, 1 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    7.

    JC-492279P SUBEDAR MOHAN RAM, 20 JAT

    ARMY

    8.

    20002941F HAVILDAR ROHIT KUMAR, DOGRA, HAWS (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    9.

    5852332P HAVILDAR PRAKASH TAMANG, 9 GR, 32 RR

    ARMY

    10.

    FLIGHT LIEUTENANT AMAN SINGH HANS (36412), FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    11.

    CORPORAL DABHI SANJAY HIFFABAI ESSA (953327)

    AIR FORCE

    12.

    EXGS-178067A OEM Gde-1 LATE VIJAYAN KUTTY G (POSTHUMOUS)

    BRDB

    13.

    SHRI VIKRANT KUMAR, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, CRPF

    MHA

    14.

    SHRI JEFFREY HMINGCHULLO, INSPECTOR(GD), CRPF

    MHA

     

    BAR TO SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

     

    1.

    IC-73715Y LIEUTENANT COLONEL KH SHEM, SM, 20 JAT

    ARMY

     

    SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

     

    1.

    IC-63894W LIEUTENANT COLONEL JITENDRA BHIRORIA, 666 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-66819X LIEUTENANT COLONEL SANTOSH KUMAR YADAV, 666 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-71425H LIEUTENANT COLONEL ASEEM ALAGH, 666 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)

    ARMY

    4.

    IC-73508M LIEUTENANT COLONEL VIJAY GULERIA, 4 LADAKH SCOUTS

    ARMY

    5.

    IC-73801K LIEUTENANT COLONEL DEVREDDY RAHUL RAO, 206 ARMY AVN SQN (UH)

    ARMY

    6.

    IC-75802L LIEUTENANT COLONEL ASHUTOSH ASHISH, 671 ARMY AVN SQN (R&O)

    ARMY

    7.

    IC-76506M MAJOR AASHISH KHANDKA, 3 GR, 32 RR

    ARMY

    8.

    IC-78503X MAJOR RAVIN PHAUGAT, 12 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    9.

    IC-79805W MAJOR RAHUL ROKA, MAHAR, 1 RR

    ARMY

    10.

    IC-80274W MAJOR SUSHRUJEN PANGEIJAM, BIHAR, 4 ASSAM RIFLE

    ARMY

    11.

    IC-81289L MAJOR ASHUTOSH KUMAR YADAV, 9 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    12.

    IC-81844N MAJOR MAAN SINGH GREWAL, ENGRS, 1 RR

    ARMY

    13.

    IC-82089F MAJOR PRATIK KUMAR PANDEY, 209 ARMY AVN SQN (UH)

    ARMY

    14.

    IC-82403K MAJOR ANURAG SAWARNI, KUMAON, 46 ASSAM RIF

    ARMY

    15.

    IC-82711K MAJOR RAJENDER SINGH, 3 CORPS INT BN

    ARMY

    16.

    IC-83135X MAJOR ARMAN SINGH SHEKHAWAT, PUNJAB, 22 RR

    ARMY

    17.

    IC-83197X MAJOR ARCHIT INDURKAR, 9 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    18.

    IC-83585P MAJOR ADITYA SINGH, SIGS, 38 RR

    ARMY

    19.

    IC-83715M MAJOR AKSHAY KUMAR, PARA, HAWS

    ARMY

    20.

    SS-47576H MAJOR SANDEEP BHATT, ENGRS, 4 ASSAM RIF

    ARMY

    21.

    SS-47871L MAJOR ADITYA PRATAP SINGH BAGHEL, JAT, 5 RR

    ARMY

    22.

    SS-48517H MAJOR ARUN KUMAR, SC, KUMAON, 13 RR

    ARMY

    23.

    SS-49305K MAJOR ALOK JAISWAL, 15 CORPS INT BN

    ARMY

    24.

    SS-49972X MAJOR RAVINDRA BHATT, ARMD, 27 ASSAM RIF

    ARMY

    25.

    SS-50357M MAJOR OJASWI SHARMA, 21 RAJPUT

    ARMY

    26.

    IC-84428P CAPTAIN DUSHYANT SIHAG, 4/5 GR

    ARMY

    27.

    IC-84632N CAPTAIN SANGAM DIXIT, 16 KUMAON

    ARMY

    28.

    IC-85930W CAPTAIN ABHISHEK RAJ, 221 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    29.

    IC-88661A CAPTAIN SAPTARISHI CHAKRABORTY, 5 JAK RIF

    ARMY

    30.

    SS-50590A CAPTAIN BRIJESH THAPA, AAD, 10 RR (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    31.

    SS-51811N CAPTAIN ROHIT BHAGCHANDANI, 2 MAHAR

    ARMY

    32.

    SS-51701Y LIEUTENANT MOHD WASIM, 1/1 GR

    ARMY

    33.

    JC-523566H SUBEDAR SUNIL DUTT, 18 DOGRA

    ARMY

    34.

    JC-561158F SUBEDAR SHIV CHARAN CHICK BARAICK, 8 BIHAR

    ARMY

    35.

    JC-674883F SUBEDAR G RAGUVARAN, 557 ASC BN

    ARMY

    36.

    JC-247248Y RIS RAJJAK ALI KHAN, ARMD, 4 RR

    ARMY

    37.

    JC-356389K NAIB SUBEDAR UKLEEKAR SHANKAR BASAPPA, 112 ENGR REGT (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    38.

    JC-523582A NAIB SUBEDAR BABU RAM, 18 DOGRA

    ARMY

    39.

    13629221M HAVILDAR GURPREET SINGH, 31 PUNJAB

    ARMY

    40.

    2616299L HAVILDAR KOKKU RAJESH, 20 MADRAS

    ARMY

    41.

    4203052K HAVILDAR DUBEY JAGDISH CHANDRA NAROTTAM, 1 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    42.

    5050625A HAVILDAR THAKUR BAHADUR ALE MAGAR, 1 GR, HAWS (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    43.

    5758757P HAVILDAR PEMBA TSHERING BHUTIA, 11 GR, 1 SIKKIM SCOUTS

    ARMY

    44.

    13629748F NAIK THAN SINGH, 1 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    45.

    13780697W NAIK AKSHAYA SEN, 5 JAK RIF

    ARMY

    46.

    21015551N NAIK KAWALJEET SINGH, ARTY, 32 RR

    ARMY

    47.

    4203663Y NAIK ANIL RANA, KUMAON, 50 RR

    ARMY

    48.

    4207348A NAIK RAHUL SINGH NAGI, PARA, 31 RR

    ARMY

    49.

    4209232H NAIK SURESH YADAV, KUMAON, 50 RR

    ARMY

    50.

    4294156W NAIK SATISH RAY, BIHAR, 4 RR

    ARMY

    51.

    4379049M NAIK GOUTAM RAJBANSHI, ASSAM, HAWS (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    52.

    4495006W NAIK KULDIP SINGH, 13 SIKH LI

    ARMY

    53.

    5051291H NAIK PRAVAKAR PRADHAN, 2/1 GR

    ARMY

    54.

    5458065F NAIK MANISH GURUNG, 9 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    55.

    13631776M LANCE NAIK ROMAN PRADHAN, 12 PARA (SF)

    ARMY

    56.

    16129940L LANCE NAIK ADARSH P, 426 (I) FD COY (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    57.

    4204786X LANCE NAIK RAJESH CHAND, 16 KUMAON

    ARMY

    58.

    4205270F LANCE NAIK PRITHVI, 16 KUMAON

    ARMY

    59.

    9930012N LANCE NAIK STANZIN TARGIAS, 5 LADAKH SCOUTS (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    60.

    9930257K LANCE NAIK SAMTAN GURMETH, 5 LADAKH SCOUTS

    ARMY

    61.

    15822604M SEPOY NAROTAM, AOC, 50 RR

    ARMY

    62.

    2625208X SEPOY DARRE PULLAIAH, 20 MADRAS

    ARMY

    63.

    4210114F SEPOY MOHIT SINGH AIRY, KUMAON, 50 RR

    ARMY

    64.

    4100572P RFN SHAILENDRA SINGH, GARH SCOUTS (POSTHUMOUS)

    ARMY

    65.

    15503262W SWR ANIL KUMAR, ARMD, 4 RR

    ARMY

    66.

    15516452F SWR MHASE JAGDISH MADHUKAR, ARMD, 53 RR

    ARMY

     

    NAO SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

     

    1.

    07969K LIEUTENANT COMMANDER SOURABH MALIK

    NAVY

    2.

    08364H LIEUTENANT COMMANDER SATYAM SINGH

    NAVY

     

    VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

     

    1.

    28175 GROUP CAPTAIN ANKIT RAJ SINGH, FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    2.

    29020 WING COMMANDER AKSHAY SAXENA, FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    3.

    29873 WING COMMANDER ANKIT SOOD, FLYING(PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    4.

    30494 WING COMMANDER DUSHYANT SINGH RATHORE FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    5.

    31518 WING COMMANDER JUDE JOSEPH PEREIRA, FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    6.

    35823 SQUADRON LEADER PRATHAMESH D DONGRE  FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    7.

    35964 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT TARUN NAIR, FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    8.

    954421 CPL VIKKY PAHADE, COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

     

    AIR FORCE

     

    PARAM VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL

     

    1.

    IC-43218A LIEUTENANT GENERAL PARAMJIT SINGH MINHAS, AVSM, ARMD (RETIRED)

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-43667P LIEUTENANT GENERAL KARANBIR SINGH BRAR, AVSM, ARMD

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-43725N LIEUTENANT GENERAL MANOJ KUMAR KATIYAR, AVSM, INF

    ARMY

    4.

    IC-43746K LIEUTENANT GENERAL ADOSH KUMAR, AVSM,

     SM, ARTY

    ARMY

    5.

    IC-44044X LIEUTENANT GENERAL DHIRAJ SETH, AVSM, ARMD

    ARMY

    6.

    IC-44239H LIEUTENANT GENERAL PREET MOHINDERA SINGH, VSM, ASC

    ARMY

    7.

    IC-44498L LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAM CHANDER TIWARI, UYSM, AVSM, SM, INF

    ARMY

    8.

    IC-44545X LIEUTENANT GENERAL ANINDYA SENGUPTA, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, INF

    ARMY

    9.

    IC-44603W LIEUTENANT GENERAL VIVEK KASHYAP, AVSM, VSM, ARMD

    ARMY

    10.

    IC-47003Y LIEUTENANT GENERAL DEVENDRA SHARMA, AVSM, SM, ARMD

    ARMY

    11.

    IC-47004F LIEUTENANT GENERAL PADAM SINGH SHEKHAWAT, AVSM, SM, MECH INF

    ARMY

    12.

    IC-47020Y LIEUTENANT GENERAL DINESH SINGH RANA, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF

    ARMY

    13.

    IC-47032N LIEUTENANT GENERAL PRATIK SHARMA, AVSM, SM, INF

    ARMY

    14.

    IC-47261Y LIEUTENANT GENERAL AMARDEEP SINGH AUJLA, UYSM, YSM, SM, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    15.

    IC-47566Y LIEUTENANT GENERAL VM BHUVANA KRISHNAN, AVSM, YSM, INF

    ARMY

    16.

    IC-48681L LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAGHAVACHARI SANTHANA RAMAN, AVSM, YSM, INF

    ARMY

    17.

    IC-49349F LIEUTENANT GENERAL VINEET GAUR, AVSM, EME

    ARMY

    18.

    MR-05533M LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHANKAR NARAYAN, NM, VSM, AMC

    ARMY

    19.

    IC-44552N LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAGHU SRINIVASAN, VSM

    ARMY

    20.

    MR-06750P BRIGADIER SANJAY KUMAR MISHRA, AVSM, SM**, VSM**, AMC

    ARMY

    21.

    03101Y VICE ADMIRAL SURAJ BERRY, AVSM, NM, VSM

    NAVY

    22.

    03081A, VICE ADMIRAL SANJAY JASJIT SINGH, AVSM, NM

    NAVY

    23.

    03130N, VICE ADMIRAL RAJESH SUDHAKAR PENDHARKAR, AVSM,VSM

    NAVY

    24.

    03227H VICE ADMIRAL VENNAM SRINIVAS, AVSM, NM

    NAVY

    25.

    AIR MARSHAL NARMDESHWAR TIWARI AVSM VM,18270 FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    26.

    AIR MARSHAL BALAKRISHNAN MANIKANTAN, AVSM, VM, (18291), FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    27.

    AIR MARSHAL CHAKALAYIL RAJAPPA MOHAN, AVSM, VSM (18517) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS)(RETIRED)

    AIR FORCE

    28.

    AIR MARSHAL NAGESH KAPOOR, AVSM, VM (18557) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    29.

    AIR MARSHAL SAJU BALAKRISHAN, AVSM, VM (18300) FLYING (PILOT) C-IN-C HQ ANC

    AIR FORCE

    30.

    AIR MARSHAL RAJESH KUMAR ANAND, VSM, (18892),

    ADMINISTRATION / AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (RETIRED)

    AIR FORCE

     

    UTTAM YUDH SEVA MEDAL

     

    1.

    IC-48989Y LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAJIV GHAI, AVSM, SM***, KUMAON, HQ 15 CORPS

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-49024N LIEUTENANT GENERAL ZUBIN A MINWALLA, AVSM, YSM, 9 GR, HQ 33 CORPS

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-49510L LIEUTENANT GENERAL HITESH BHALLA, SC**, SM, VSM, MARATHA LI, HQ 14 CORPS

    ARMY

    4.

    AIR MARSHAL PANKAJ MOHAN SINHA,PVSM,AVSM,VSM (17842),FLYING (PILOT)(RETIRED)

    AIR FORCE

    5.

    AIR MARSHAL SUJEET PUSHPAKAR DHARKAR, PVSM, AVSM (17841), FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL

     

    1.

    IC-43682K LIEUTENANT GENERAL ANIL KUMAR SAMANTARA, SM**, VSM, INF (RETIRED)

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-44132N LIEUTENANT GENERAL SURESH CHANDRA TANDI, VSM, AOC

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-46051M LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAJAGOPAL CHELLAMANI SRIKANTH, VSM, AAD

    ARMY

    4.

    IC-47139H LIEUTENANT GENERAL PUSHPENDRA PAL SINGH, SM**, INF

    ARMY

    5.

    IC-47576H LIEUTENANT GENERAL MUKESH CHADHA, SM, VSM, ASC

    ARMY

    6.

    IC-47661L LIEUTENANT GENERAL SANDEEP JAIN, SM, INF

    ARMY

    7.

    IC-47668P LIEUTENANT GENERAL VIJAY BHASKARAN NAIR, SM, INF

    ARMY

    8.

    IC-48046A LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAJESH PUSHKAR, VSM, ARMD

    ARMY

    9.

    IC-48073K LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAHUL RAGHAVENDRA SINGH, VSM, ARTY

    ARMY

    10.

    IC-48081H LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAJIV KUMAR, VSM, EME

    ARMY

    11.

    IC-48530M LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHRINJAY PRATAP SINGH, YSM, INF

    ARMY

    12.

    IC-48969L LIEUTENANT GENERAL ULHAS KIRPEKAR, SM, SIGS

    ARMY

    13.

    IC-49424A LIEUTENANT GENERAL DIVYA GAURAV MISHRA, ARMD

    ARMY

    14.

    IC-49188K LIEUTENANT GENERAL BHAVNISH KUMAR, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    15.

    MR-05977W LIEUTENANT GENERAL SADHANA S NAIR, VSM, AMC

    ARMY

    16.

    DR-10426P LIEUTENANT GENERAL VINEET SHARMA, VSM, AD CORPS

    ARMY

    17.

    MR-05303Y LIEUTENANT GENERAL SANJEEV KUMAR SINGH

    ARMY

    18.

    IC-47156H MAJOR GENERAL DEVINDER PAL SINGH, SM, INT

    ARMY

    19.

    IC-48082L MAJOR GENERAL HARSH CHHIBBER, VSM, ASC

    ARMY

    20.

    IC-48338H MAJOR GENERAL ROHIT SAWHNEY, YSM, INF

    ARMY

    21.

    IC-48571W MAJOR GENERAL ABHAY DAYAL, VSM, ARTY

    ARMY

    22.

    IC-48981M MAJOR GENERAL ABHINAYA RAI, YSM, ARMY AVN

    ARMY

    23.

    IC-49002P MAJOR GENERAL RAJWANT SINGH, ENGRS

    ARMY

    24.

    IC-49423X MAJOR GENERAL M KHALID ZAKI, SM, MECH INF

    ARMY

    25.

    IC-50320L MAJOR GENERAL MANISH LUTHRA, INF

    ARMY

    26.

    IC-50781P MAJOR GENERAL RAJESH SETHI, SM, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    27.

    IC-50836N MAJOR GENERAL NEERAJ SHUKLA, SM**, INF

    ARMY

    28.

    IC-51040K MAJOR GENERAL BALBIR SINGH, YSM, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    29.

    IC-51131N MAJOR GENERAL MADANRAJ PANDE, SM, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    30.

    IC-51151F MAJOR GENERAL AKAASH JOHAR, INF

    ARMY

    31.

    IC-51233K MAJOR GENERAL SAMEER SRIVASTAVA, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    32.

    MR-05729A MAJOR GENERAL SHIVINDER SINGH, AMC

    ARMY

    33.

    MR-06072A MAJOR GENERAL BALACHANDRAN NAMBIAR, SM, VSM, AMC

    ARMY

    34.

    IC-47057A MAJOR GENERAL MUKESH AGGARWAL

    ARMY

    35.

    03613K VICE ADMIRAL PATHANIA LOCHAN SINGH

    NAVY

    36.

    03587A VICE ADMIRAL RAJESH DHANKAR, NM

    NAVY

    37.

    03756K VICE ADMIRAL CHAMPAKVILAS RAMMOHAN PRAVEEN NAIR, NM

    NAVY

    38.

    03405N REAR ADMIRAL SANDEEP MEHTA, VSM

    NAVY

    39.

    03745T REAR ADMIRAL JANKA BEVLI, VSM

    NAVY

    40.

    03753B REAR ADMIRAL MANISH CHADHA, VSM

    NAVY

    41.

    41552K REAR ADMIRAL CYRIL THOMAS, VSM

    NAVY

    42.

    03624K REAR ADMIRAL MANISH SHARMA, NM

    NAVY

    43.

    AIR MARSHAL RAJESH VAIDYA, VSM (18251) MEDICAL

    AIR FORCE

    44.

    AIR MARSHAL VENKATARAMANAN RAJASEKHAR (19052),

    AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    45.

    AIR MARSHAL SANJIV GHURATIA, VSM (19648)

    AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    46.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL AJAY KUMAR PAN VSM,(19377)LOGISTICS

    AIR FORCE

    47.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL SUHAS PRABHAKAR BHANDARE,VSM (19668),AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    48.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL NIRAJ NAINWAL,VSM (19671),

    AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS) (RETIRED)

    AIR FORCE

    49.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL PADIPPURACKAL THEKKETHIL KRISHNAPILLAI SREEKUMAR,VSM (19722) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS) (RETIRED)

    AIR FORCE

    50.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL VENIGALLA SRINIVAS CHOUDARY,VM (19869),FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    51.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL PV SHIVANAND,VM (19901) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    52.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL RAMAKURU VENKATA RAMKISHORE,VSM (20188) ADMINISTRATION/AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (RETIRED)

    AIR FORCE

    53.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL VENKAT TUKARAM MARE,VSM (20778) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    54.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL MANISH SAHDEV (21830) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    55.

    AIR  MARSHAL MADAKAHIRA SITARAM SRIDHAR (18696-T), (MEDICAL)

    AIR FORCE

    56.

    DG, PARAMESH SIVAMANI (0244-D),PTM,TM

    ICG

    57.

    GO-2101M ADGBR, GEORGE P CHERIAN, VSM

    BRDB

     

    YUDH SEVA MEDAL

     

    1.

    IC-50961X MAJOR GENERAL AMIT KABTHIYAL, SM**, GARH RIF, HQ 17 MTN DIV

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-51261W MAJOR GENERAL SAMEER SHARAN KARTIKEYA, SM, JAK RIF, HQ 57 MTN DIV

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-51536Y MAJOR GENERAL SURESH KUMAR BHAMBHU, SM, KUMAON, HQ IGAR (E)

    ARMY

    4.

    IC-51568F MAJOR GENERAL RAVROOP SINGH, SM, JAK RIF, HQ IGAR (S)

    ARMY

    5.

    IC-54512A BRIGADIER BIKRAM SAINI, SM, VSM, PUNJAB, HQ 22 SECT AR

    ARMY

    6.

    IC-57146M BRIGADIER ANIRUDH CHAUHAN, SM**, RAJ RIF, HQ 2 SECT RR

    ARMY

    7.

    IC-57282H BRIGADIER JASWINDER SINGH, MADRAS, HQ 81 INF BDE

    ARMY

    8.

    04512B COMMODORE, KARTIK SRIMAL

    NAVY

    9.

    AIR COMMODORE DHARMINDER SINGH HANDA (23163) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    10.

    GROUP CAPTAIN BIBHU DUTTA SK JENAMANI VM (27988) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    BAR TO SENA MEDAL (DEVOTION TO DUTY)

     

    1.

    IC-50847A MAJOR GENERAL AYOTHIRAMAN SRIDHAR, SM, ARTY

    ARMY

     

     SENA MEDAL (DEVOTION TO DUTY)

     

    1.

    IC-47645N LIEUTENANT GENERAL SANJAY MALIK, ENGRS

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-48045X LIEUTENANT GENERAL PAWANDEEP SINGH CHADHA, VSM, ENGRS

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-49352F LIEUTENANT GENERAL ANANTHARAM KAUSHIK RAMESH, ENGRS

    ARMY

    4.

    IC-48083N MAJOR GENERAL VIVEK DOGRA, SIGS

    ARMY

    5.

    IC-48568W MAJOR GENERAL AJAY RAMDEV, ASC

    ARMY

    6.

    IC-48635W MAJOR GENERAL SHASHI BHUSHAN KUMAR SINGH, ARTY

    ARMY

    7.

    IC-48955L MAJOR GENERAL VIKRAM VARMA, VSM**, ARMD

    ARMY

    8.

    IC-49286K MAJOR GENERAL ANURAAG CHHIBER, VSM, MECH INF

    ARMY

    9.

    IC-49626F MAJOR GENERAL VIJAY JOTWANI, ENGRS

    ARMY

    10.

    IC-49898F MAJOR GENERAL ANIL CHANDEL, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    11.

    IC-50090H MAJOR GENERAL GAUTAM MAHAJAN, SIGS

    ARMY

    12.

    IC-50279A MAJOR GENERAL DHARM RAJ RAI, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    13.

    IC-50698X MAJOR GENERAL SUBHASIS DAS, SIGS

    ARMY

    14.

    IC-50714K MAJOR GENERAL GAURAV KAUSHAL, VSM, ENGRS

    ARMY

    15.

    IC-50733P MAJOR GENERAL SUSHIL CHANDER, AOC

    ARMY

    16.

    IC-50829X MAJOR GENERAL ARUN CG, VSM, INF

    ARMY

    17.

    IC-51475M MAJOR GENERAL AMIT TALWAR, VSM, ARMD

    ARMY

    18.

    IC-51887N MAJOR GENERAL CHANDER SHEIKHAR, EME

    ARMY

    19.

    IC-50406K MAJOR GENERAL GAGAN DEEP

    ARMY

    20.

    IC-44547H MAJOR GENERAL RAJESH KUMAR SACHDEVA

    ARMY

    21.

    IC-49179H BRIGADIER SARABJEET SINGH BAWA BHALLA, ARMY AVN

    ARMY

    22.

    IC-50001Y BRIGADIER RAJAN A Y, JAT

    ARMY

    23.

    IC-51679Y BRIGADIER SAURABH SHARMA, ARTY

    ARMY

    24.

    IC-52503A BRIGADIER SHAMAN CHODHA, ARTY

    ARMY

    25.

    IC-52820F BRIGADIER SANJEEV KUMAR, ARTY

    ARMY

    26.

    IC-54371W BRIGADIER PREET MOHINDER SINGH DHILLON, BIHAR

    ARMY

    27.

    IC-56620H BRIGADIER MANINDER PAL SINGH, SIKH

    ARMY

    28.

    IC-56735W BRIGADIER SHAILESH KOPKAR, 5 GR

    ARMY

    29.

    IC-56910A BRIGADIER ASEEM SAXENA, ENGRS

    ARMY

    30.

    IC-56939H BRIGADIER KETAN ARUN MOHITE, ASSAM

    ARMY

    31.

    IC-56958N BRIGADIER ATUL BHATIA, GARH RIF

    ARMY

    32.

    IC-57014Y BRIGADIER HIMANSHU HATKAR, MARATHA LI

    ARMY

    33.

    IC-57034M BRIGADIER ARJUN UPPAL, VSM, ARMD

    ARMY

    34.

    IC-57049P BRIGADIER REVETY BHANDARI, BIHAR

    ARMY

    35.

    IC-57356M BRIGADIER PRATEEK PRASHAR, JAT

    ARMY

    36.

    IC-57434Y BRIGADIER SAMAR PRATAP SINGH CHOUHAN, GUARDS

    ARMY

    37.

    IC-60282N COLONEL ARIJIT NARYAN MUKHOPADHYAY, SIKH LI

    ARMY

    38.

    IC-66818P COLONEL PANDURANGARAO LEELAKRISHNAN RAGHAWENDER, MADRAS

    ARMY

    39.

    IC-68622A COLONEL TARUN SUNDRIYAL, GARH RIF

    ARMY

    40.

    MR-07414P COLONEL NIKHIL SOOD, AMC

    ARMY

    41.

    IC-60026Y COLONEL PUSHPENDER CHOUDHARY

    ARMY

    42.

    IC-74391L COLONEL PONUNG DOMING

    ARMY

    43.

     TA-42938P MAJOR JAI UPADHYAYA, TA

    ARMY

     

    NAO SENA MEDAL (DEVOTION TO DUTY)

     

    1.

    41523W REAR ADMIRAL BIMLA KUMAR MADHVAN NAIR

    NAVY

    2.

    04252N COMMODORE GAURAV MEHTA

    NAVY

    3.

    04338H COMMODORE KAPIL MEHTA

    NAVY

    4.

    51456W COMMODORE RAMANA NADELLA

    NAVY

    5.

    04394K COMMODORE AZAD SHIRAZ HUSAIN

    NAVY

    6.

    41638F COMMODORE KAMBOJ RAJESH KUMAR

    NAVY

    7.

    04824N CAPTAIN R RAGHU NAIR

    NAVY

    8.

    03849Y CAPTAIN (TS) AJAY CHELLAPPAN

    NAVY

     

    VAYU SENA MEDAL (DEVOTION TO DUTY)

     

    1.

    AIR COMMODORE VIKRAM JEET SINGH (23519) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     
     

    2.

    AIR COMMODORE SARTAJ SEHGAL (24515)

    FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    3.

    GROUP CAPTAIN PRASHANT AGNIHOTRI (25059) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    4.

    GROUP CAPTAIN SHANMUGAVELU GUNASEKARAN (25830) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    5.

    GROUP CAPTAIN ABHIJIT SARIN 26284 FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE
     

    6.

    GROUP CAPTAIN PRAVEEN AGARWAL (26693) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    7.

    GROUP CAPTAIN CHITWAN ARORA (27198) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    8.

    GROUP CAPTAIN ASHISH THAPA (27454) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    9.

    GROUP CAPTAIN DINESH KUMAR DHANKHAR (27459) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    10.

    GROUP CAPTAIN DIPENDRA BHADORIA (27491) FLYING (NAVIGATOR)

    AIR FORCE

     

    11.

    GROUP CAPTAIN MUKESH KUMAR CHHILLAR (27701) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    12.

    GROUP CAPTAIN SACHIN ARORA (27707) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    13.

    GROUP CAPTAIN PRAVEEN SARATHI R (27957) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    14.

    GROUP CAPTAIN KSHETRIMAYUM SHYAMANANDA SINGH (27990), FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

     

    15.

    GROUP CAPTAIN JAI KISHAN (24081-G) ADMINISTRATION

    AIR FORCE

     

    BAR TO VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL

     

    1.

    IC-44106M MAJOR GENERAL NITIN RAM INDURKAR, SM, VSM, INF (RETIRED)

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-49925A MAJOR GENERAL AMIT SINGH SOHAL, VSM, ENGRS

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-56638Y COLONEL DEEPAK SISODIA, VSM, EME

    ARMY

    4.

    002405k SE(CIV) RAGHVENDRA KUMAR GARG, VSM

    BRDB

     

    VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL

     

    1.

    IC-44736M MAJOR GENERAL SANJAY MAINI, ARMD (RETIRED)

    ARMY

    2.

    IC-46624L MAJOR GENERAL MANJEET SINGH MOKHA, SM, INF (RETIRED)

    ARMY

    3.

    IC-47231F MAJOR GENERAL MANJEET SINGH, SM, SIGS (RETIRED)

    ARMY

    4.

    IC-48159H MAJOR GENERAL SHARAD KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA, ARTY

    ARMY

    5.

    IC-48322X MAJOR GENERAL VIKRAM TANEJA, AOC

    ARMY

    6.

    IC-48572Y MAJOR GENERAL LALIT KAPOOR, EME

    ARMY

    7.

    IC-48579H MAJOR GENERAL CHARANJEET SINGH DEWGUN, YSM, INF

    ARMY

    8.

    IC-48640F MAJOR GENERAL INDERJEET SINGH, SC, SM, INF (RETIRED)

    ARMY

    9.

    IC-48977K MAJOR GENERAL PRAVEEN BAKSHI, SIGS

    ARMY

    10.

    IC-49061F MAJOR GENERAL SARABJIT SINGH BAKSHI, SM, ARTY

    ARMY

    11.

    IC-49086N MAJOR GENERAL SHANTANU KASHYAP, SM, ARMY AVN

    ARMY

    12.

    IC-49170N MAJOR GENERAL HARJIT PAL SINGH HANSI, SM, MECH INF

    ARMY

    13.

    IC-49187F MAJOR GENERAL MANDEEP PAL SINGH GILL, MECH INF

    ARMY

    14.

    IC-49418M MAJOR GENERAL SANJIV SINGH SLARIA, YSM, ARMD

    ARMY

    15.

    IC-49430N MAJOR GENERAL DINESH KUMAR SINGH, SM, GUARDS

    ARMY

    16.

    IC-49449M MAJOR GENERAL INDERJIT SINGH PANJRATH, SM, AAD

    ARMY

    17.

    IC-49525N MAJOR GENERAL RAJESH SRIVASTAVA, SM, ARTY

    ARMY

    18.

    IC-49867F MAJOR GENERAL RANJEET SINGH MANRAL, SM, ENGRS

    ARMY

    19.

    IC-50034K MAJOR GENERAL VINOD KUMAR NAMBIAR, YSM, SM, INF

    ARMY

    20.

    IC-50294P MAJOR GENERAL VIJAYAVITHALA KRISHNA GUDI, SIGS

    ARMY

    21.

    IC-50313P MAJOR GENERAL MOHIT TRIVEDI, SM**, INF

    ARMY

    22.

    IC-50324F MAJOR GENERAL SOORAJ SRIPURAM, ASC

    ARMY

    23.

    IC-50579F MAJOR GENERAL PRAVEEN BADRINATH, ENGRS

    ARMY

    24.

    IC-50717X MAJOR GENERAL HARTEJ SINGH BAJAJ, ENGRS

    ARMY

    25.

    IC-50732M MAJOR GENERAL GAURAV GAUTAM, INF

    ARMY

    26.

    IC-50755N MAJOR GENERAL NAVRAJ DHILLON, ARMD

    ARMY

    27.

    IC-50850A MAJOR GENERAL GAURAV RISHI, SC, SM, INF

    ARMY

    28.

    IC-50888K MAJOR GENERAL TRAILOKYA MOHAN PATTANAIK, SM, INF

    ARMY

    29.

    IC-51031H MAJOR GENERAL VIKRAM SHARMA, INF

    ARMY

    30.

    IC-51135K MAJOR GENERAL ANIL KUMAR PUNDIR, SM, INF

    ARMY

    31.

    IC-51179F MAJOR GENERAL ANUPAM AGARWAL, AAD

    ARMY

    32.

    IC-51187A MAJOR GENERAL PAVANMEET SINGH BINDRA, EME

    ARMY

    33.

    IC-51198M MAJOR GENERAL BRUCE CC FERNANDEZ, INF

    ARMY

    34.

    IC-51466L MAJOR GENERAL VIR KUMAR BHAT, AEC

    ARMY

    35.

    IC-51541K MAJOR GENERAL KARANBIR SINGH GREWAL, SM, INF

    ARMY

    36.

    IC-51549W MAJOR GENERAL SANDEEP JASWAL, INF

    ARMY

    37.

    MR-06258K MAJOR GENERAL AMUL KAPOOR, AMC

    ARMY

    38.

    IC-49889A BRIGADIER IQBAL SINGH SAMYAL, KUMAON

    ARMY

    39.

    IC-52001X MAJOR GENERAL K MAHESH, SM, INF

    ARMY

    40.

    IC-54647F MAJOR GENERAL MELEVEETIL RAJIV MENON, SM, INF

    ARMY

    41.

    V-00458K MAJOR GENERAL DEVENDER KUMAR, RVC

    ARMY

    42.

    NR-18293Y MAJOR GENERAL I DELOS FLORA, MNS

    ARMY

    43.

    IC-55581H BRIGADIER SHANKAR JI TIWARI, KUMAON

    ARMY

    44.

    MR-06370W BRIGADIER SANJAY KUMAR MAURYA, AMC

    ARMY

    45.

    MR-06626N BRIGADIER NAVREET SINGH, AMC

    ARMY

    46.

    MR-06834H BRIGADIER NELLORE SUBRAMANIAM AJAI CHANDRA, AMC

    ARMY

    47.

    IC-56333Y COLONEL AJAY KUMAR, SM, SIKH LI

    ARMY

    48.

    IC-56374H COLONEL RAJPAL SINGH, MADRAS

    ARMY

    49.

    IC-56664A COLONEL AMIT MEHNA, SIGS

    ARMY

    50.

    IC-58399N COLONEL AMIT SRIVASTAVA, SIGS

    ARMY

    51.

    IC-59331Y COLONEL PM SANTAGOUDAR, ENGRS

    ARMY

    52.

    IC-59614A COLONEL SACHINDRA JOSHI, ASSAM

    ARMY

    53.

    IC-59675X COLONEL MAHIM KUMAR, BIHAR

    ARMY

    54.

    IC-59746N COLONEL NITIN SHARMA, 1 GR

    ARMY

    55.

    IC-60948F COLONEL GIRISH CHANDRA GODIYAL, JAK RIF

    ARMY

    56.

    IC-63751W COLONEL AJAY KUMAR, INT

    ARMY

    57.

    IC-66496A COLONEL SARIKA PENDALWAR, JAG DEPT

    ARMY

    58.

    IC-66842L COLONEL AKASH KUMAR, RAJPUT

    ARMY

    59.

    IC-66894F COLONEL NITIN SUBHASH KALDATE, GARH RIF

    ARMY

    60.

    IC-67400Y COLONEL SWARNENDU ROY, AOC

    ARMY

    61.

    IC-67426N COLONEL MANI SINGH, AOC

    ARMY

    62.

    IC-67905P COLONEL RITESH KUMAR, ASSAM

    ARMY

    63.

    IC-69093L COLONEL KARTIK THAPA, KUMAON

    ARMY

    64.

    IC-69632W COLONEL GHANENDER PRATAP SINGH, GRENADIERS

    ARMY

    65.

    MR-07121K COLONEL AC NISHIL, AMC

    ARMY

    66.

    MR-07253X COLONEL AMIT KUMAR SHAH, AMC

    ARMY

    67.

    MR-07540F COLONEL PRAFULL SHARMA, AMC

    ARMY

    68.

    MR-07075A COLONEL RAJIV KUMAR, AMC

    ARMY

    69.

    MR-09219W COLONEL BIRAJ GOGOI, AMC

    ARMY

    70.

    IC-59183Y COLONEL SUDHIR CHAMOLI

    ARMY

    71.

    IC-57335W COLONEL SANJAY MOHANTY

    ARMY

    72.

    IC-56925H COLONEL RAJESH RAGHAV

    ARMY

    73.

    IC-69564N COLONEL MAHESH VERMA

    ARMY

    74.

    IC-58976M COLONEL AMIT BERWAL

    ARMY

    75.

    IC-60339X COLONEL ASHISH PRAKASH KANDWAL

    ARMY

    76.

    IC-73145N LIEUTENANT COLONEL OAK ANAND GANGADHAR, INT

    ARMY

    77.

    MR-08924H LIEUTENANT COLONEL SATISH BARKI, AMC

    ARMY

    78.

    MR-09434F LIEUTENANT COLONEL LEMJOY CHARA

    ARMY

    79.

    TA-42759P MAJOR PRADEEP SHOURY ARYA, SC, TA

    ARMY

    80.

    MS-20767N CAPTAIN KAVITHA VASUPALLI

    ARMY

    81.

    JC-441253X SUBEDAR MAJOR GOPA KUMAR S, MADRAS

    ARMY

    82.

    JC-572793M NAIB SUBEDAR, BHUPINDER SINGH

    ARMY

    83.

    5759408X HAVILDAR THAMAN BAHADUR THAPA

    ARMY

    84.

    03787F REAR ADMIRAL, UPAL KUNDU

    NAVY

    85.

    04097K REAR ADMIRAL, SRIRAM AMUR

    NAVY

    86.

    41633W REAR ADMIRAL, RAVNISH SETH

    NAVY

    87.

    41635Z REAR ADMIRAL, ASHWANI KUMAR TIKKO

    NAVY

    88.

    75473B SURG REAR ADMIRAL MANISH SUBHASHRAO HONWAD

    NAVY

    89.

    04012T COMMODORE SUNIL RAJASEKHARAN

    NAVY

    90.

    04040F COMMODORE MANOJ SHARMA

    NAVY

    91.

    04177T COMMODORE DEEPAK SINGHAL

    NAVY

    92.

    04258A COMMODORE, RANA VIRENDRA SINGH

    NAVY

    93.

    04351M COMMODORE, MANOJ KUMAR JHA

    NAVY

    94.

    04740Y COMMODORE AKASH CHATURVEDI

    NAVY

    95.

    51461F COMMODORE SAUNAK CHATTERJEE

    NAVY

    96.

    04265T COMMODORE SAIRAM BALAJI

    NAVY

    97.

    05178T CAPTAIN ASHU GUPTA

    NAVY

    98.

    04325B CAPTAIN (TS) SAMRA PARAMDEEP SINGH

    NAVY

    99.

    81313A COMMANDER SANDEEP MORE

    NAVY

    100.

    193433Y ANOOP KUMAR, MCERA I

    NAVY

    101.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL K RADHAKRISHNA (19643) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    102.

    AIR VICE MARSHAL AKETI SURESH KUMAR (19872) FLYING PILOT

    AIR FORCE

    103.

    AIR COMMODORE ASHUTHOSH VAIDYA (21479) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (MECHINICAL)

    AIR FORCE

    104.

    AIR COMMODORE SARABJIT SINGH (22075) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    105.

    AIR COMMODORE SHOEB IQBAL KAZMI (22129) FLYING PILOT

    AIR FORCE

    106.

    AIR COMMODORE BHAMIDIPATI VENKATA NAGA SHIVA (22376), AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (MECHINICAL)

    AIR FORCE

    107.

    AIR COMMODORE MUKUL BHATIA (23064) MEDICAL

    AIR FORCE

    108.

    AIR COMMODORE MANAS SAHA (23457) MEDICAL

    AIR FORCE

    109.

    AIR COMMODORE SAJI JACOB (21901)EDUCATION

    AIR FORCE

    110.

    GROUP CAPTAIN DEEPAK KUMAR SAHANI (24964) FLYING (NAVIGATOR)

    AIR FORCE

    111.

    GROUP CAPTAIN ANKUR MUDGAL (22601) ADMINISTRATION

    AIR FORCE

    112.

    GROUP CAPTAIN SUNIL MAHTO (22638) ADMINISTRATIVE/AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

    AIR FORCE

    113.

    GROUP CAPTAIN ASHISH KUMAR (23238) ADMINISTRATION/ FIGHER CONTROLLER

    AIR FORCE

    114.

    GROUP CAPTAIN DHARAMVIR YADAV (23608) ADMINSTRATIVE/ FIGHTER CONTROLLER

    AIR FORCE

    115.

    GROUP CAPTAIN MANEESHA RAJPUT (23647) EDUCATION

    AIR FORCE

    116.

    GROUP CAPTAIN ROHIT BHARGAVA (23664) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (MECHNICAL)

    AIR FORCE

    117.

    GROUP CAPTAIN KRISHNAMOORTHY GIRI (23863) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (MECHNICAL)

    AIR FORCE

    118.

    GROUP CAPTAIN UMESH PANCHAXAR NAGARALE (24135) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    119.

    GROUP CAPTAIN RADHAKRISHNAN ARVIND (24796) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    120.

    GROUP CAPTAIN RAJINDER SINGH PABLA (24978) ADMINISTRATION

    AIR FORCE

    121.

    GROUP CAPTAIN UMAPATHI SIVAM (25090) FLYING PILOT

    AIR FORCE

    122.

    GROUP CAPTAIN MANISH TOMAR (25164) ADMINISTRATION/ AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

    AIR FORCE

    123.

    GROUP CAPTAIN PRASHANT ARORA (25600) FLYING PILOT

    AIR FORCE

    124.

    GROUP CAPTAIN RAVI CHANDRA VALLABHANENI (25718) ADMINISTRATIVE FIGHTER CONTROLLER

    AIR FORCE

    125.

    GROUP CAPTAIN SATISH KUMAR (27432) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    126.

    GROUP CAPTAIN PARTHA SAHA (27618) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    127.

    GROUP CAPTAIN MANVENDRA SINGH KABAWAT (27732) ADMINISTRATION/AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

    AIR FORCE

    128.

    GROUP CAPTAIN ABDUL REHMAN (27900) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    129.

    GROUP CAPTAIN YOGESH PARIHAR (27915) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS)

    AIR FORCE

    130.

    GROUP CAPTAIN VEMPARALA SURYA SRI HARI (22732) FLYING (PILOT)

    AIR FORCE

    131.

    GO-002246X CE (CIV) RAJIV SHARMA

    BRDB

    132.

    GO-002167H CE(CIV) STEEVEN PRAKASH KOLIPEY

    BRDB
           

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: English translation of Prime Minister’s statement at the Joint Press Conference with the President of Indonesia

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 6:53PM by PIB Delhi

    Your Excellency, President and my brother Prabowo Subianto,
    Delegates from both countries,
    Friends from the media,
    Namaskar!

    Indonesia was our Chief Guest for India’s very first Republic Day. And it is a matter of great pride for us that, as we celebrate our 75th Republic Day, once again, Indonesia has gracefully accepted to be a part of this momentous occasion. On this occasion, I warmly welcome President Prabowo to India.

    Friends,

    During my visit to Indonesia in 2018, we took our partnership forward to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Today, we held extensive discussions with President Prabowo on various aspects of mutual cooperation. To strengthen our cooperation in the Defence sector, we have decided to work together in the areas of Defence Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

    We’ve also emphasized on cooperation in Maritime Security, Cyber Security, Counter-Terrorism and De-radicalisation. The agreement signed today on Maritime Safety and Security will strengthen our cooperation in the areas of Crime Prevention, Search and Rescue, and Capacity Building. Over the past few years, our bilateral trade has grown rapidly, and last year, this exceeded USD 30 billion.

    To take this a step further, we’ve also held discussions on diversifying market access and the trade basket. The private sector is also an equal partner in these efforts. We welcome the CEO Forum meeting held today and the agreements finalised in the private sector. We have also decided to further strengthen mutual cooperation in areas like FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Digital Public Infrastructure.

    In the sectors of Health and Food Security, India is sharing its learnings and experience from the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and the Public Distribution System with Indonesia. We have also decided that we will work together in sectors of Energy, Critical Minerals, Science & Technology, Space and STEM Education. The Disaster Management Authorities of both countries shall also come together to perform Joint Exercises.

    Friends,

    The relationship between India and Indonesia dates back thousands of years. Tales inspired from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, and the ‘Bali Jatra’ are living testaments of the age-old cultural and historical ties between our two great nations. It gives me great pleasure that, after the Buddhist Borobudur Temple, India will now also contribute towards the conservation efforts of the Prambanan Hindu Temple.

    Additionally, the year 2025 shall be celebrated as the Indo-ASEAN Year of Tourism. This shall also promote cultural exchanges and tourism between India and Indonesia.

    Friends,

    Indonesia is our important partner in the ASEAN and Indo-Pacific regions. Both countries are committed towards maintaining peace, security, prosperity and rules-based order in this entire region. We agree that Freedom of Navigation must be ensured in accordance with International Laws.

    In our Act Easy Policy, emphasis has been given to ASEAN unity and centrality. We continue to work together on platforms like G-20, ASEAN and Indian Ocean Rim Association.

    Now we are also welcoming the membership of Indonesia in BRICS. At all these forums, we will work in coordination and cooperation for the interests and priorities of the nations in the Global South.

    Excellency,

    Your visit to India as Chief Guest for our Republic Day tomorrow is a matter of immense pride for us. We are all eager to witness the Indonesian marching squad for the very first time at the event. Once again, I extend a warm welcome to you and your delegation to India.

    Thank you very much.

    DISCLAIMER – This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President approves President’s Tatrakshak Medal and Tatrakshak Medal to eight ICG personnel on the eve of 76th Republic Day

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:09PM by PIB Delhi

    President Smt Droupadi Murmu has approved President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak Medal (TM) to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel on the eve of 76th Republic Day. These awards recognise their acts of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty, and distinguished/meritorious service. The recipients of the awards are as follows:

             

    (a)

    President’s Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service)

     

    (i)

    ADG Anil Kumar Harbola, TM

     

    (ii)

    IG Homesh Kumar Sharma, TM

    (b)

    Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry)

     

    (i)

    Comdt Anshuman Raturi 

     

    (ii)

    Asst Comdt Manish Singh

     

    (iii)

    Sameer Ranjan, U/Nvk(R)

    (c)

    Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service)

    (i)

    IG Jyotindra Singh

    (ii)

    DIG Atul Joshi

    (iii)

    Shanmugham Sankar, P/Adh (P)

     

     

    VK/SR/Savvy

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS TO ARMY ON REPUBLIC DAY 2025

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:15PM by PIB Delhi

    List of Army personnel awarded for their gallantry and distinguished service on the occasion of Republic Day 2025 is enclosed.  You are requested to publish the name and awards of the awardee suitably.  Following documents are attached :-

    1. Summary of gallantry and distinguished service award to Army personnel on the occasion of 26 Jan 2025.
    2. List of all gallantry and distinguished service awardees.
    3. Citation with photographs of Chakra Series Awardees.

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    SC

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 86th Meeting of Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates four Rail and Road Projects for multimodal connectivity

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:14PM by PIB Delhi

    The 86th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), chaired by Joint Secretary, Shri E. Srinivas, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), evaluated four projects (2 railways and 2 projects of highway development) for their conformity to principles of PM GatiShakti. The meeting was convened on 24th January 2025 to evaluate infrastructure projects in the Road and Rail sectors.

    The NPG NMP focuses on integrated development of multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, and synchronized project implementation. These projects are anticipated to play pivotal roles in the region by boosting logistical efficiency, reducing travel time and delivering substantial socio-economic benefits to the regions they serve.

    Upon completion, these projects are anticipated to significantly strengthen India’s infrastructure network, ensuring that the benefits of seamless connectivity reach every part of the country.

    The evaluation and anticipated impacts of these projects are detailed below:

    A. Projects of the Ministry of Railways (MoR)

    1. Quadrupling between Vadodara and Ratlam (258.94km)

    This project will add a third and fourth railway line alongside the existing route between Vadodara (Gujarat) and Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) spanning 258.94 km, easing congestion on one of Western Railway’s busiest corridors. By enhancing freight and passenger capacity, it is expected to reduce detentions and improve connectivity to important industrial and port hubs. It will also strengthen multimodal integration by linking major routes like the Mumbai–New Delhi corridor and adjacent sections in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

    1. Murarai – Barharwa 3rd Line (48.9 km)

    This Brownfield railway project in West Bengal and Jharkhand spanning 48.9 km, aims to address growing passenger and freight demands in a congested corridor. The existing section is operating at more than 134% capacity, handling coal, iron ore, fertilizers, and other bulk commodities. The addition of a third line will reduce waiting times, improve train punctuality, and increase overall logistics efficiency. Upon completion, it is expected to handle additional bulk traffic for key industries in the region.

    B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)

    1. Construction/Upgradation of Existing Road to Two Lane with Paved Shoulder for the Stretch of Tikamgarh – Badagon – Ghuwara – Shahgarh

    This project will upgrade a key stretch of 80.70 km of NH-539 in Madhya Pradesh to two lanes with paved shoulders, improving inter-state connectivity between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, bypassing Tikamgarh city. It aims to reduce congestion, support the transport of agricultural produce (such as wheat and pulses) and stimulate tourism in places such as Orchha, renowned for its cultural heritage.

    1. Construction of Four lane Greenfield Access Controlled Highway from Sultanpur (near village Ahimane) to Ayodhya (Ring road of Ayodhya town) of NH-330

    This Greenfield four-lane highway having length of 65 km with service roads will bypass heavily built-up areas along NH-330 in Uttar Pradesh. The new corridor will feature major upgrades, including a flyover, ROBs, and dedicated utility ducts. Designed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), it will significantly shorten travel times, enhance safety through access-controlled design, and improve regional links among Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Lucknow. The project is also poised to spur tourism around Ayodhya and bring broader economic benefits to local communities.

    Network Planning Group evaluated the proposals based on PM GatiShakti Principles ensuring integrated planning and multimodal connectivity

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Mahakumbh 2025: New Avatar of AI Chatbot to guide Devotees on Parking, Food Courts, and Hospitals within 1 km radius

    Source: Government of India

    Mahakumbh 2025: New Avatar of AI Chatbot to guide Devotees on Parking, Food Courts, and Hospitals within 1 km radius

    AI Chatbot to explain every Sector Area, with accurate mapping of Mahakumbh with three New Features; Real-time PDF with brief information and Google Map Links to be shared with Devotees

    QR Scan to access Toilets, Exhibitions, and Lost & Found Centers Instantly; No more wandering for Banking, Public Water ATMs, Events, Attractions, and Transport Information

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:25PM by PIB Delhi

    Devotees visiting the Mahakumbh 2025 will no longer need to wander around in search of services or information. The new avatar of the chatbot, designed to assist devotees, comes with three added features. The AI-based chatbot will provide accurate information about parking, food courts, and hospitals within 1 km radius of the devotees.

     

     

    Mahakumbh Mapping and Sector Guidance Assistance

    The AI chatbot will not only provide the entire mapping of the Mahakumbh but will also share specific details about each sector, along with Google map links. Additional Mela Officer, Shri Vivek Chaturvedi informed that through this chatbot, devotees can quickly access information about parking, transport, banking, public water ATMs, and other services in seconds.

     

    Real-Time PDF and QR Scan Feature

    Through the chatbot, devotees can download real-time PDFs containing details about toilets, lost & found centers, exhibitions, and other essential locations based on their preferences. Scanning a QR code will instantly provide information about key locations directly on the mobile.

     

    A Confluence of Technology and Faith makes the World’s Largest Event a Seamless Experience

    Millions of devotees have already utilized this AI chatbot. With its effective and user-friendly design, it is greatly enhancing the convenience for those attending the Mahakumbh. The merging of technology and faith through this chatbot is making the world’s largest religious gathering simpler and more organized. Not only does it provide information, but it also enhances the overall experience of the devotees.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Mahakumbh 2025: Grand drone show captivates devotees’ hearts; Depicts Samudra Manthan and Gods drinking the Amrit Kalash

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:22PM by PIB Delhi

    A Grand Drone show was organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department on Friday at Prayagraj, featuring hundreds of drones creating vibrant shapes in the sky. Devotees were mesmerized by the divine depiction of the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) and Gods drinking from the Amrit Kalash. On Uttar Pradesh Day, the state’s cultural tableau added to the grandeur of the show.

    Through the drone display, the Mahakumbh and Uttar Pradesh government logos were also beautifully crafted in the sky, capturing the attention of all. The images of saints blowing conch shells and ascetics bathing in the Sangam were also quite captivating.

     

    The Tricolor Flies in the Sky

    The highlight of the drone show was the waving tricolor over the Legislative Assembly building. The sight was filled with patriotism and pride. Through this drone show, the spiritual and cultural significance of the Mahakumbh was beautifully showcased.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Mahakumbh 2025: Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Prayagraj ensuring availability and awareness of affordable and quality medicines to Pilgrims

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:19PM by PIB Delhi

    Five Jan Aushadhi centers have been set up in Mahakumbh Nagar, with one located in Kalagram, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) of the Government of India. These centers will remain operational throughout the duration of the Mahakumbh Mela. The aim of these centers is to ensure the availability and awareness of affordable and quality medicines to the pilgrims.

     

     

    Shri Ravi Dadhich, CEO, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, today reviewed the Jan Aushadhi Stall and other Jan Aushadhi centers in Prayagraj. He informed that, “Purchasing medicines from Jan Aushadhi centers saves the public 50 to 90 percent on costs.” During his visit, he interacted with visitors and center operators to discuss the utility and benefits of the PMBJP.

    The CEO further shared that there are 2,633 Jan Aushadhi centers operating in Uttar Pradesh, with 62 centers functioning in Prayagraj. Across the country, more than 15,000 centers have been opened under the Jan Aushadhi Scheme, with a target of opening 25,000 centers inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This year, the target for the sale of medicines through these centers is Rs. 2,000 crores, of which over Rs. 1,500 crores has already been achieved. He explained the process for Mahakumbh devotees to find the nearest Jan Aushadhi center through a pin-code based system and informed them about the availability of affordable medicines. During the event, Shri Dadhich also answered questions from media representatives and expressed gratitude to the media for supporting the Jan Aushadhi Scheme.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PM Suryaghar aims to empower citizens to become energy producers: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

    Source: Government of India

    PM Suryaghar aims to empower citizens to become energy producers: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

    The beneficiaries of PM Suryaghar and PM Kusum can become the Ambassadors of India’s renewable energy movement : Union Minister Joshi

    Union Minister Joshi interacts with beneficiaries of PM Kusum, PM Suryaghar and RE workers

    Posted On: 25 JAN 2025 7:29PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi said that PM Suryaghar-Muft Bijli Yojana aims to empower people by making citizens energy-producers as well as enabling them to earn extra income by selling electricity to discoms. The Minister was addressing 750 Special Guests of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy invited for witnessing the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.

    Union Minister said “ Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji, the common people are now at the heart of India’s renewable energy revolution. Their work, dedication, and success are proof of what we can accomplish as a nation. The beneficiaries of PM Suryaghar and PM Kusum are the real Ambassadors of India’s renewable energy movement.” The Minister also appreciated them for  leading the charge in India’s renewable energy journey.

    Beneficiaries of PM Suryaghar and PM Kusum from different parts of the country spoke on the occasion and appreciated the timely subsidies being received by them, the ease with which they could register on the PM Suryaghar portal without human Interventions and the huge savings and zero bills from electricity because of the installation.

    Union Minister said “ In Dharwad, Karnataka, a beneficiary of   PMSurya Ghar achieved zero electricity bills by adopting solar power. With a ₹78,000 subsidy from the central government, this success story highlights  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of fostering sustainable and energy-efficient solutions across the nation.”

    A PM Kusum beneficiary, Rakesh Rohi from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh told the Minister that he installed solar pumps in his farm after being benefited by PM KUSUM Scheme which has vastly improved his yield.

    The Special Guests of MNRE also visited PM Sangrahalaya earlier and will witness the Republic Day parade tomorrow.

    Secretary, MNRE Ms Nidhi Khare said that the Ministry is always ready to learn and listen from the beneficiaries for improving the implementation of the schemes.

    MNRE Joint Secretary Shri Lalit Bohra and other senior officials of MNRE were also present at the event.

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