Chief of the Army Staff General MM Naravane on Wednesday stated that the Indian Army is dedicated to keep up peace and stability on the nation’s borders, and is alert and ready for any potential threats.
Pointing on the adjustments in the best way by which battles are fought at this time, he stated the military has elevated its effectivity with new weaponries and trendy tools.
The Army Chief was talking after presenting the celebrated ‘President’s Colours’, or ‘Nishan’ as popularly recognized within the Army, to 4 Parachute battles in Bengaluru.
“The Indian military at this time goes by way of a difficult time, you might be nicely conscious of the developments at our borders. The military is dedicated to keep up peace and stability at our borders. I need to undoubtedly say that we’re alert and ready for any potential threats,” General Naravane stated.
In his handle, he stated with adjustments within the space of battle, there are sufficient adjustments in the best way by which the forces are organised, utilization of weaponries and the way the battles are fought.
“The military has elevated its effectivity with new weaponries and trendy tools. Though this technique of change is steady, there’s a new depth and velocity in these efforts, within the final two to a few years,” he added.
The 4 battalions that have been introduced President’s Colors are: 11 PARA (SPECIAL FORCE), 21 PARA (SPECIAL FORCE), 23 PARA and 29 PARA.
The presentation was preceded by a multi-faith prayer.
The ‘Colour Presentation Parade’ was held on the Parachute Regiment Training Center (PRTC), Bengaluru.
Stating that it’s a matter of delight for him to be presenting the ‘Nishan’ to Para battalions on behalf of President of India Ram Nath Kovind, General Naravane congratulated all of the ranks of the 4 battalions.
He stated the parachute regiment is one among the many Indian Army’s finest regiments, and it has its personal prestigious legacy, and is thought for its valor and braveness within the battle fields. “The Country is proud of its achievements.”
The Army Chief additionally paid his tributes to all of the fallen heroes of the parachute regiment, who’ve laid down their lives for the nation.
Senior Military officers have been additionally current through the event.
The parade additionally included a show of ‘fight free fall’ by eight paratroopers. However, the paramotor flying demonstration was canceled because of heavy winds.
According to officers, the award of President’s colours is without doubt one of the “greatest honours” bestowed upon a Military Unit in recognition of outstanding service rendered by it to the nation, each throughout warfare and in peace. It is also called ‘Nishan’.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
