2018 1-15 August Vol 65 No 15 ` 5 SAINIK Samachar

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa addressing the inaugural session of seminar on ‘Technology Infusion and Indigenisation of Indian Air Force’, in New Delhi on July 27, 2018.

General Bipin Rawat COAS commended retiring officers for their service to the Nation and bid them adieu. These officers superannuated on July 31, 2018. In This Issue Since 1909 DefenceBIRTH MinisterANNIVERSARY hands CELEBRATIONS over High 4 Power Multi-Fuel Engines…

(Initially published as FAUJI AKHBAR) Vol. 65 q No 15 10 - 24 Shravana, 1940 (Saka) 1-15 August 2018 The journal of India’s Armed Forces published every fortnight in thirteen languages including Hindi & English on behalf of Ministry of Defence. It is not necessarily an organ for the expression of the Government’s defence policy. The published items represent the views of respective writers and correspondents. Editor-in-Chief Hasibur Rahman Senior Editor Ms Ruby T Sharma Kargil Vijay Diwas 5 RRM inaugurates Air 6 Editor Ehsan Khusro Celebrations-2018 Defence India – 2018… Sub Editor Sub Maj KC Sahu Coordination Kunal Kumar Business Manager Rajpal Our Correspondents DELHI: Col Aman Anand; Capt DK Sharma VSM; Wg Cdr Anupam Banerjee; Manoj Tuli; Nampibou Marinmai; Divyanshu Kumar; Photo Editor: K Ramesh; ALLAHABAD: Wg Cdr Arvind Sinha; BENGALURU: Officiating M Ponnein Selvan;CHANDIGARH: Anil Gaur; CHENNAI: M Ponnein Selvan; GANDHINAGAR: Officiating Lt Col Sombit Ghosh; GUWAHATI: Lt Col P Khongsai; IMPHAL: Lt Col M Vaishnava; JALANDHAR : Officiating Anil Gaur; JAMMU: Lt Col Devender Anand; JAIPUR: Lt Col Sombit Ghosh; KOCHI: Cdr Sridhar E Warrier; KOHIMA: Col Chiranjeet Konwer; KOLKATA: 8 Defence Secretary reviews… Wg Cdr SS Birdi; Dipannita Dhar; LUCKNOW: Ms Gargi Malik Sinha; MUMBAI: Cdr Mehul Karnik, Narendra Kumar Vispute; NAGPUR: Gp Capt BB Pande; PALAM: 9 IAF Contingent departs for… General Bipin Rawat Wg Cdr AR Giri;PUNE: Mahesh Iyengar; SECUNDERABAD: G Surendra Babu; 12 Indian Peacekeepers educating… reviews security… 7 SHILLONG; Wg Cdr Ratnakar Singh; SRINAGAR: Col Rajesh Kalia; TEZPUR: 14 Maintenance Command Annual… Lt Col Harsh Wardhan Pande; THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ms Dhanya Sanal K; 17 Junior Officers Leadership… UDHAMPUR: Officiating Col Rajesh Kalia;VISAKHAPATNAM: Capt CG Raju. 19 SNC hosts Kochi Hospital… Published by: 21 Army-Awaam Bond Official Spokesperson, MoD Ms SR Rajashekar, 22 NCC combined Annual Training… Nungsanglemba Ao, Director (PR) 24 Governor pays homage to… Directorate of Public Relations, South Block, 25 Army Commemorates Kargil… Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-110011 27 Commemoration of Kargil Vijay… Editorial Office: 31 Table Top Exercise on Marine… L-1 Block, Church Road, New Delhi-110001, Telefax : 23094668 Telephone : 23092768 34 Chakravyuh Email : [email protected] Regulars E-in-C: ASCON-32078 [email protected] 35 Armed Forces Panorama For subscriptions contact : Business Manager, Sainik Samachar, Telephone : 23092768 Indo-US Delegation meeting on Subscription Rates: Inland (Ordinary): One Year Rs 100.00, Overseas 10 (Surface Mail): Rs 450.00 Concessional (per year): Rs 20.00 (Applicable for Defence Cooperation dependants of service personnel & ex-Servicemen.) For all correspondence subscribers must quote their subscription number

On front cover: Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, COAS General Bipin Rawat, CNS Admiral Sunil Lanba and CAS Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa paying homage to the martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. pic: DPR Photo Division For more details visit our website: http://sainiksamachar.nic.in Follow us on: www.facebook.com/DefenceMinIndia

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https://www.instagram.com/prodefense/ Defence Minister hands over High Power Multi-Fuel Engines to Indian Army

efence Minister Smt Nirmala DSitharaman on July 28, 2018 handed over two types of indigenized multi-fuel engines to power Main Battle Tanks to Vice Chief of Army Staff. These engines being manufactured by Engine Factory Avadi (EFA), a unit of Ordnance Factory Board, Dept. of Defence Production have been fully indigenized for the first time under “Make in India” Program. The first engine of 1000 HP engine, named “V92S2 engine” Defence Minister acquainted herself Rs 9.75 lakhs for one T-72 engine, powers T-90 Bhisma Tank and the about the world class manufacturing but also exhibits self-reliance of OFB second engine named “V-46-6 facilities for high power multi-fuel in manufacturing these engines in engine” powers T-72 Ajeya Tank and engines for Armoured Vehicles and India without any import support. its variants. Though these engines applauded the capabilities of EFA. EFA has manufactured more are manufactured based on Russian At the end of the visit, a than 12,000 engines since its design, India was depending on inception in 1987 for Indian Army Russia for certain critical assemblies handing over ceremony was held and has established a production like Turbo Charger, Super Charger, during which the Minister handed capacity of more than 800 engines Fuel Injection Pumps etc., EFA over indigenously manufactured per annum. During 2018-19, EFA has taken unceasing efforts for engines for T-90 tank and T-72 is geared up to cross 800 engines manufacturing those critical tank to VCOAS. Shri PK Shrivastava, mark for armoured vehicles. assemblies under “Make in India” DGOF & Chairman, OFB and Shri program and has now emerged CS Vishwakarma, Addl DGOF were EFA has also undertaken successful in their seamless efforts. also present during the function. R&D project for upgradation of EFA will be manufacturing these two Shri Anil Kumar, GM, EFA assured 300 HP engine for BMP, Design & engines with 100 % Indian made that EFA will also complete full Development of New power pack parts. indigenization of the another engine for 650 HP for FICV and to upgrade As recognition of the efforts named “UTD-20 engine” for Sarath the existing 1000 HP T-90 engine. taken by EFA, the Defence Minister in this fiscal year. In 2017, the factory received along with Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary Indigenization efforts taken by Golden Peacock HR Excellence (Defence Production), Lt Gen Devaraj EFA, not only results into the savings Award and National Energy Anbu, VCOAS and Lt Gen MJS to the exchequer to the tune of Rs Conservation Award 2017. Kahlon, DGMF visited the factory. 33.00 lakhs for one T-90 engine and - PRO Chennai

4 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebrations-2018

n the occasion of Kargil ODiwas-2018 Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman along with three Service Chiefs paid their homage to the courage, valour, and sacrifices of the heroes of Operation Vijay at Amar Jawan Jyoti on July 26, 2018. Smt Sitharaman extended her heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the ranks of Indian Armed Forces, Veterans and their families on the occasion. The Indo-Pak Kargil conflict, Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, known as Operation Vijay, was Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa laying wreath to the martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate on the occasion of fought between May and July 1999, Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, 2018. in the most inhospitable and rugged terrain along the Line of Control (LoC) from ZojiLa in the West to Turtok in the East. The conflict was engineered by Pakistan, infiltrating its troops and occupying vacated dominating heights across the LoC overlooking and threatening National Highway besides violating territorial integrity of the Nation. Indian Army soldiers, displaying utmost fortitude and resilience, fought legendary battles Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, in Dras, Kaksar, Batalik and Turtok Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa paying homage to the martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate.

sectors at heights above 12,000 feet and evicted Pakistani intruders. Indian Air Force also contributed significantly and supported the Army operations. Smt Sitharaman also expressed confidence that the Indian Armed Forces would continue to serve the country with unwavering dedication and discipline keeping with their glorious traditions. Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman paying homage to the martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti, - DPR Defence India Gate on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Also seen in the picture is Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat. pix: DPR Photo Division

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 5 RRM inaugurates Air Defence India – 2018 Seminar

aksha Rajya Mantri (RRM) Dr Subhash Bhamre Rinaugurated a two-day Air Defence India – 2018 Seminar & Exhibition, organised by Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) in New Delhi on July 26, 2018. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Bhamre said the term ‘Air Defence’ implies defence operations but it is an important operational function which helps our Strike Corps to be offensive and the Air Force to act with impunity. He said Air is a vital aspect of national security and is assuming increasing importance due to the emerging conventional and sub-conventional aerial threats. These threats have multiplied manifolds in the recent past and Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr Subhash Bhamre addressing the gathering as the threat has amplified, so has the Air Defence set at the inauguration of Air Defence India 2018 Seminar & Exhibition up of the nation. in New Delhi on July 26, 2018. women of the Army Air Defence Corps on the occasion The RRM stated that in a relative short span of of its Silver Jubilee year and urged them all to dedicate 70 years since Independence, Army Air Defence has themselves to building a robust arm of the Army. witnessed phenomenal growth in its organisational structure and changes in its equipment profile. After its Amongst other senior officers, Chief of the Army bifurcation from the artillery corps in 1994, the Corps Staff General Bipin Rawat and Director General Army Air of Army Air Defence has received the importance it Defence Lt Gen AP Singh were present at the function. deserves to grow and add the much required punch, he - DPR Defence added. Dr Bhamre congratulated the officers, men and pix: DPR Photo Division

Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr Subhash Bhamre at the inaugural function of Air Defence India 2018 Seminar & Exhibition in New Delhi on July 26, 2018. Also seen in the picture (from right) are CEO and Chief Editor 'Indian Military Review' Major General (Retd) Ravi Arora, Director CENJOWS Lt Gen (Retd) Vinod Bhatia, Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Director General Army Air Defence Lt Gen AP Singh and Director General Ops (Air), Air HQ Air Marshal HS Arora.

6 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 General Bipin Rawat reviews security situation in Akhnoor Sector

he Chief of Army Staff, General TBipin Rawat accompanied by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Army Commander, Northern Command visited Akhnoor Sector in J&K on July 14, 2018. He was briefed by Lt Gen Saranjeet Singh, GOC White Knight Corps, Maj Gen MK Mago, GOC Crossed Swords Division & other Formation Commanders on the operational preparedness, prevailing security situation and actions being undertaken to ensure a robust and effective counter infiltration grid. The COAS also reviewed the measures and Standard Operating Procedures instituted and being followed by the units and formations. He commended the field commanders for ably confronting the challenges posed by the inimical elements and complemented them for their professionalism and selfless commitment. He exhorted all ranks to continue to work with same zeal, enthusiasm and dedication to overcome the challenges. - PRO Jammu

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 7 Defence Secretary reviews Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Project at Kochi

he Indigenous Aircraft Carrier T(IAC) Project was reviewed by Shri Sanjay Mitra, Defence Secretary at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on July 19, 2018. He was accompanied by Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral D M Deshpande Controller Warship Production & Acquisition, Shri Satinder Pal Singh, Joint Secretary (Shipping) and other senior officers from the Indian Navy. During the onboard visit, the Defence Secretary was given a first- hand briefing on the progress of IAC construction by Commodore Cyril Thomas, the Warship Production Superintendent. Shri Madhu S August 2013 and presently, the and sensors are in progress. In- Nair, CMD, CSL, highlighted the main propulsion plant, power house trials of ship’s systems by the shipyard’s focus on outfitting and generation equipment, deck Carrier Acceptance & Trials Team trial activities as the project enters its machinery and auxiliary equipment have already commenced and the final phase, and re-iterated the CSL’s have been installed and integrated commitment to meet the timelines on board. Outfitting of various sea trials are expected to commence for delivery of the ship. aviation equipment, navigation and by early 2020. The ship was launched in communication equipment, weapons - PRO Kochi

8 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 IAF Contingent departs for Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black -2018

t the break of dawn, four Afrontline Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft tore through the skies of Air Force Station Kalaikunda to embark on an overseas flight to participate in Exercise Pitch Black-2018, a multinational exercise hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The fighters were supported by one C-130J Super Hercules that departed Kalaikunda on July 18 and one C-17 Globemaster-III that departed just ahead of the fighters. Flying for about six hours, during which the fighters were refueled RAAF KC-30A, while flying from Garud commandos. The Air Officer by the IL-78 mid-air refuelers, the Darwin to Subang (Indonesia),. Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air aircraft made a technical halt at Command, Air Marshal Anil Khosla, This is the first time that the Surabaya in Indonesia, from where was present at Kalaikunda to interact IAF is participating in this exercise. they proceed further on to Australia. with all the participating air warriors On the return journey to India after The IAF contingent led by Group before their departure. Emphasising the exercise the Su-30 MKI will be Captain CUV Rao, consists of 145 on the priority of the assignment refueled in air for the first time by air-warriors including a team of and importance of the mission in the three week long exercise, he urged them all to be ambassadors of the country and always display the highest degree of professionalism and demeanour. Scheduled from July 24 to August 18, Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial multi-national large force employment exercise conducted from RAAF bases, Darwin and Tindal. Participation in multinational air exercise assumes importance in view of the continued engagement of the IAF with friendly foreign countries. Over the last decade, IAF has been actively participating in operational exercises hosted by various countries, wherein collaborative engagements are undertaken with the best air forces in the world. During the transit to Australia, IAF contingent will also have constructive engagement with Indonesian and Malaysian Air Forces. - PRO Kolkata

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 9 Indo-US Delegation meeting on Defence Cooperation

s part of Indo-US Bilateral ADefence Cooperation, the 7th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) meeting was held between India and the US delegation on July 18, 2018. The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary (Defence Production), Dr Ajay Kumar and Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment, DoD, US Government Ms Ellen M Lord. The meetings are held twice a year, alternately in India and the USA with the aim to bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defence trade relationship and create opportunities for co- defence outlay planned for India’s Ms Ellen Lord brought out that production and co-development of defence requirements in the future, India-US defence cooperation is defence equipment. the contribution of our defence one of the core pillars of the defence industry, in partnership with foreign relationship between the two Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ajay Kumar brought out that OEMs to begin with, is expected countries and is continuing apace. Indian Government has taken to be significant. This would also She said the US has designated India a number of steps to give an contribute to overall growth of the as a ‘Major Defence Partner’ and impetus to Indian defence industry economy and will also have several expected the defence relationship and its flagship ‘Make in India’ opportunity benefits and downstream between the two countries to be initiative. He said, given the large effects. further strengthened. She also

10 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 stated that DTTI is an important forum leading to the 2+2 dialogue between the two countries. A number of Joint Working Groups have been established under DTTI to progress mutually agreed projects for the benefit of the Armed Forces. Discussions on the formulation of a Standard Operating Procedure and the Industrial Security Annex to take forward projects under DTTI are proceeding as planned. The joint working group under the Air Force, handling the surveillance platform, has made considerable progress. The Indian Navy joint working group is constructively engaged with US Navy for aircraft carrier technology cooperation for the ongoing program. On the land systems front and on projects under the DRDO, both sides have identified projects where scope of co-production/co- development of systems exists. The DTTI meeting has great significance for defence cooperation in trade and technology. - DPR Defence pix: DPR Photo Division

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 11 Indian Peacekeepers educating and empowering locals in South Sudan

n July 16, 2018, the Indian OBattalion serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) organized veterinary camp and other social activities in Wau Shilluk County. Realising the lack of veterinary facilities in the area, Indian Peacekeepers conducted the Veterinary camp. In addition, a training workshop was also organised along with UN Human Rights Division to educate local women in making bio filters Gathering of Officials and locals with bio filter. using locally available materials. Veterinary team also compiled a efforts towards extending veterinary A meeting was held with Gumo handbook on “Common Diseases cover to animals and guiding the Mayik Ayeng, County Commissioner, owners for prevention and control Wau Shilluk County in which he Cattle and Calves” giving a pictorial of the diseases. Their initiative, expressed lack of medical facilities description of common diseases for livestock and requirement of and remedies for cattle and calves. technical efficiency and enthusiasm regular check and treatment of The same handbook was presented are praiseworthy”. livestock at Wau Shilluk. In addition, to Gumo Mayik Ayeng, County A workshop headed by Maj he also stressed upon the lack of Commissioner, Wau Shilluk County Sandeep Kadian was also organised potable water availability, as Nile during his visit to the veterinary camp. to educate the local women about River water is not fit for drinking. He interacted with the veterinary the importance of purification of Indian Veterinary team, led by team of Indian Battalion and owners water and construction of bio filter WO G R Rao examined and treated of the livestock and enquired about using locally available material such more than 250 animals. The focus the health issues of the animals. On as sand, aggregate and charcoal. was also on to educate the owners this occasion, the Commissioner The workshop was attended by a total of livestock about prevention of said, “We are very grateful to Indian of 25 women including the Women diseases and healthy rearing and Veterinary team for their real concern County Head of Wau Shilluk. After breeding practices to be followed about the health of livestock of Wau witnessing the demonstration of to ensure a healthy animal. Indian Shilluk. They are putting serious making a bio filter, some local volunteer women also joined the team in making bio filter. The entire workshop was well appreciated by the locals. Gumo Mayik Ayeng, County Commissioner, Wau Shilluk also visited the workshop. During his visit the Commissioner said, “We are indebted to INDBATT1 for conducting such a useful and important workshop about water purification and construction of bio filters as we all are aware of the grave water borne diseases prevalent in the area and unhealthy condition of Nile River water”. Demonstration of construction of bio filter. The Veterinary aid camp and

12 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Distribution of veterinary medicines to livestock owners at Padit Village(Wau Shilluk). workshop were highly successful with active participation of locals. Owners of the livestock expressed their gratitude for caring after the health of their animals. “We are very thankful to the UNMISS peacekeepers for their continuous efforts in improving the health of the animals and educating us about bio filters. We are sure that this will help us in improving our living standards. We are also optimistic that the efforts taken by Indian peacekeeper will continue in future also,” said a local. Presenting Booklet to County Commissioner. - PRO Army

Active participation of locals. Indian veterinary team at work.

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 13 Maintenance Command Annual Aerospace Safety Council Meeting

aintenance Command, MIndian Air Force organized its Annual Aerospace Safety Council Meeting on July 19, 2018 at 7 Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station Tughlakabad. The meeting was attended by 100 Officers and 50 Airmen. The event was inaugurated by Air Marshal Hemant Sharma Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force. Besides AOC-in-C, Director General (Inspections & Safety) Air HQ, Senior Administrative and Air Staff Officer(SAASO) Head Quarter Maintenance Command, Senior Maintenance Staff Officer(SMSO) Head Quarter Maintenance Command and other senior officers of HQ MC and all units under its area of responsibility attended the Aerospace Safety Council Meeting. AVM Manavendra Singh SAASO MC delivered the opening address. Air Mshl SH Singh DG (Inspections & Safety) also addressed Air Marshal Hemant Sharma, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Maintenance Command the gathering. and Air Marshal SH Singh, DG (Inspections & Safety) lightening the lamp during Maintenance Command Annual Aerospace Safety Council Meeting. The meeting focused on issues related to IAF Aerospace aerospace safety. The occasion Command provides support to Safety during Maintenance and was also utilized to audit what had platforms and systems across entire Operations undertaken at units been achieved and the task that Indian Air Force, thereby making under Maintenance Command in lay ahead in ensuring safe flying a noteworthy contribution to its the year gone by and discussed environment while achieving 100% operational potential and aerospace new challenges, current trends mission success. The meeting safety. and developments in the field of holds significance as Maintenance - PRO Palam

Air Warriors of Maintenance Command and HAL staff from different places in a group photograph with Air Marshal Hemant Sharma, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Maintenance Command during Maintenance Command Annual Aerospace Safety Council Meeting.

14 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Army Law College inaugurated at Kanhe, Pune

he Army Law College, Pune, a residential institute Toffering five years integrated BBA LLB course was inaugurated by Lieutenant General DR Soni General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command on July 16, 2018. The Army Law College is the second professional college to be established in Pune, by the Indian Army, under the aegis of Army Welfare Education Society, after the Army Institute of Technology. The Law College is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University Army Commnder addressing the audience. and 60 children of serving and retired Army personnel have been granted admission for current Academic Year 2018 -19, based on their score in the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law. The College has been established on a property gifted by Radha Kaliandas Daryanani Charitable Trust and consists of 12 buildings near village Kanhe, on the old Pune-Mumbai highway. Dr Madhushree Joshi will be the first Principal of the College, who is herself a gold medallist from Pune University. The inaugural ceremony was attended by students of the first batch with their parents, retired Bombay High Army Commander interacting with the students. Court Justice DG Karnik, Dr Prem Daryanani, Trustee of Radha Kaliandas Daryanani Charitable Trust, senior Army Officers, Veterans, College Faculty, locals and Government Officials of the area. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Prem Daryanani highlighted the thought behind the donation and exhorted the corporates as well as the common citizens to share the responsibility towards the Army personnel who risk their lives to safeguard the borders in challenging conditions. Retired Justice Mr DG Karnik recounted long years of his judicial experience to highlight the challenges of the legal profession and how students need to prepare for it. Lieutenant General DR Army Commander inaugurating the Administrative Block of Army Soni, Army Commander, expressed his heartfelt gratitude Law College, Kanhe in presence of Dr Prem Daryanani the Trustee to Radha Kaliandas Daryanani Charitable Trust for the of RKDC Trust. invaluable gift given by them to start the College. He also thanked the Government of Maharashtra and Savitribai Phule Pune University for all the support rendered for establishment of the college, in a record time of less than a year. He urged the students to work hard and focus on all round development and be prepared to face the challenges waiting for them. The inaugural event was concluded by a vote of thanks by Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Patron of the Army Law College and Chief of Staff, Headquarters Southern Command, who thanked individually all members who have worked tirelessly in ensuring that the college starts functioning in Army Commander alongwith the Management Team and Faculty this academic year itself. members of the College. - PRO Pune

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 15 Electronic Cash Management Product launched at Border Roads Organisation

ash Management Product (CMP) platform was Claunched by Sh Mohan Lal, Additional Director General, Border Roads (North-West), Chandigarh during a function held at the office of Border Roads Organisation, Chandigarh in the presence of Shri Sanjiv Mittal, IDAS, Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Border Roads), Shri Rakesh Sehgal, IDAS, Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Western Command) and Shri Sham Dev IFA(WC) and others from Defence Accounts Department and Border Roads Organisation . (L-R) Shri Sham Dev IFA(WC), Shri Mohan Lal, Additional Director This Cash Management Product (CMP), is an General, BRO (North-West), Shri Sanjiv Mittal, IDAS, Principal online payment through an automated process for Controller of Defence Accounts, BRO, and Shri Rakesh Sehgal, immediate payments to the beneficiaries that will reduce IDAS, Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Western Command) during the launch of Cash Management Product at BRO. involvement of manpower, paper-work and will enhance the transparency. The Government Accounts will be settled with Reserve Bank of India on day-to-day basis with end-to-end reconciliation of funds. The programme will be adopted throughout BRO in a phased manner and with this initial launching approximately 30000 people will be benefitted. During his address, the Chief Guest Shri Mohan Lal, Additional Director General Border Roads (North- West), said that with the launch of CMP, the higher management will be in a position to know the real time expenditure of their respective formations. Shri Mohan Lal, Additional Director General, BRO (North-West), While speaking on the occasion Shri Sanjiv Mittal, delivering his speech during the launch of Cash Management Product. the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Border Roads) said CMP will be a game changer from this existing practice of placing cash assignments on treasury branches across India for running field units of Border Roads Organisation.

Shri Mohan Lal, Additional Director General, BRO (North-West), planting a sapling to mark the occasion. The event was followed by a plantation drive to mark this historic occasion where all senior officers Shri Mohan Lal, Additional Director General, BRO (North- planted the saplings in the premises of Border Roads West), lighting a lamp to inaugurate the event of launching Cash Management Product at BRO. Shri Sanjiv Mittal, IDAS, Principal Organisation. Controller of Defence Accounts, BRO is also seen. - PRO Chandigarh

16 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Junior Officers Leadership Seminar held at Visakhapatnam

ith an endeavor to provide Wa forum to the junior officers to put forth their views on aspects ranging across professional, technical, training and personnel issues, a Junior Officers Leadership Seminar was conducted by Eastern Fleet at Samudrika Auditorium on July 18-19, 2018. The seminar inaugurated by Vice Adm MS Pawar, Chief of Staff Eastern Naval Command (ENC) was attended by Rear Adm Suraj Berry Asst Chief of Naval Staff (HRD) Integrated HQ Ministry of Defence(Navy), other Flag Officers, Commanding Officers of Ships and Submarines, Director

C-LABS, representatives from Naval in the International Environment”, Headquarters, other Commands “Leading Civilian Technical Work and junior officers upto the rank of Force”, “Managing Operations/ Lieutenant Commanders, Master Administration in Remote Air Base”, Chief Petty Officers and Chief Petty “Inspiring Personnel to perform Officers representing all important non-Core Functions”, “Managing branches of the Navy. Technology and Tasking of Strategic Vessels” and “Sailors' Expectations The two-day seminar conducted from Leaders”. under the aegis of HQENC included seven papers presented by junior Welcoming the delegates officers from different fields of the and participants, Vice Adm Pawar Navy and included contemporary reiterated that as young leaders topics such as, “Leadership one should 'command' respect and Challenges in Ensuring Combat not 'demand' it by following the Worthiness of Legacy Ships”, time tested principle of ‘Service “Grooming and Cultural Orientation before Self’ enshrined in the ethos of our defence officers since inception. The presentations and deliberations resulted in invigorating discussions which were moderated by prominent senior naval officers. The proceedings of the seminar were summed up eloquently by Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. An audio visual presentation of the lecture on leadership by the late Admiral RL Pereira, the former Chief of the Naval Staff was also played and as always made an impact. - PRO Vizag

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 17 Army and FTII Screen Acting Course concludes

n a unique initiative, the premier film education institute Corps Commander, GOC Dagger Division, Director Iof the country, Film and Television of India (FTII), Pune FTII, Pune and various dignitaries from civil and district has joined hands with Army to provide training courses administration besides senior Army and Police officials. in various fields of film and television to the youth of A large number of youth trained by the Army in theatre Baramulla. One such course in screen acting was and art earlier this year also witnessed the creative organised from June 25 to July 14, 2018 which provided rendition of the budding artists. On this occasion, Mr an excellent opportunity to 30 talented young boys and Zamir, a renowned local artist displayed his award girls of Kashmir to learn acting skills. winning paintings and the paintings made by children of The course was conducted under FTII’s outreach Old Town Baramulla were also displayed at the venue. programme, which has short courses at the beginner’s Speaking on the occasion, the Chinar Corps level on Screen Acting and an intense 20 days foundation Commander highlighted the Army’s continued efforts course was conducted under the able mentorship of towards building bridges with the Awaam, nurturing Mr Phonsok Ladakhi who is a rare combination of an cultural heritage and identifying young talent among the actor, singer, yoga teacher and Vipasana practioner. youth of the Valley. He also said that it is a matter of Renowned actor Mr Gufi Paintal was also invited as a honour for the Army to be associated with the FTII in special guest faculty to mentor the youth for the course. skilling and empowering the Kashmiri youth. He further On July 14, 2018, the closing ceremony of the congratulated all the participants of the course and course witnessed a live stage performance by the thanked FTII for organising the courses for the youth of participants to mark the successful completion of the Baramulla. course. The event was graced by Lt Gen AK Bhatt, Chinar - PRO Srinagar

18 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 SNC hosts Kochi Hospital Conclave - 2018

first ever Ex-Servicemen A Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Kochi Hospital Conclave - 2018 was conducted at the Naval Base, by Regional Centre, ECHS, Kochi on July 16, 2018. Commodore A Venugopal, Regional Director ECHS, while welcoming the delegates to the Conclave thanked all stakeholders for supporting and helping the scheme in providing most befitting medical facilities to the ex- servicemen, who had served the Nation with distinction. He also lauded the adoption of technology and timely policy implementation, which enabled the ECHS scheme empanelled hospitals such as Amrita were briefed about all aspects of to ensure an efficient delivery Hospital, Aster Medicity, Specialists the latest policies pertaining to mechanism. Hospital etc., as-well-as non- ECHS. The conclave enabled better The function was attended by empanelled hospitals, spread across understanding between all agencies approximately 120 serving/ retired Kerala. The event was aimed at involved in the implementation service personnel, Officers in creating a synergy amongst all stake of the scheme. It was also of Charge of all the ECHS Polyclinics, holders and to ensure that medical immense benefit to ECHS members, Senior Executive Medical Officers facilities are provided in consonance empanelled hospitals and (SEMOs) from Service hospitals and with the objectives of the ECHS. administrative staff. representatives of more than 50 During the conclave, hospitals - PRO Kochi

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 19 Equine Training Programme conducted by Army concludes

he two week long training programme on Treatment, TBreeding, Care and Management of Equines for interns of BVSc and AH, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, SKUAST, which commenced on July 4, 2018 at 54 Advanced Field Veterinary Hospital concluded on July 17, 2018. The training programme, which was conceptualised in the year 2005 to provide a first hand experience and exposure on various aspects of Equines for fresh veterinary graduates of the valley utilising the core competence of Remount Veterinary Corps in all aspects related to Equines, till now has imparted training to more than 660 students in 13 batches. Equines play a very significant role in rural economy with the Commandant and Dr Fazili, Head of Clinics in Jammu & Kashmir which is primarily based on tourism handed over the certificates and exhaustively compiled and agriculture. This intensive training programme training manual on the subject to all the students who conducted by 54 Advance Field Veterinary Hospital completed the training. covered important topics of Equine management, While sharing the experiences about the training breeding, disease, diagnosis surgical conditions, programme Muzamil Mohd, an internee very well treatment, Equine sports. The interns attended the articulated his experience in a poem and said that training programme with keen interest and had ‘hands discipline is extremely important in everyone’s life to on’ training on a variety of clinical procedure. achieve ones goals. Dr Yasmin complimented the The closing ceremony was conducted on July 17, training team for their professionalism, enthusiasm 2018 to mark culmination of this internship programme. discipline, punctuality and dedication with which the Col Ravinder Yadav, Commandant 54 Advanced Field entire training programme was conducted. Prof Fazili Veterinary Hospital during his address complimented the thanked the Army for providing the exposure and interns for their active participation and keenness to learn new techniques and finer nuances of Equine practice. expressed that the course had been of immense use Dr S A Wani, Dean, FVSc, SKUAST- Kashmir thanked in learning advanced techniques in the field of Equine the Commandant and entire team of 54 Advance practice and their practical application. He added that Field Veterinary Hospital for extensive efforts put in to more such interactions along with lectures by RVC officers ensure that the internees feel confident with Equines. at college will be of great help. He said that SKUAST He expressed happiness that Army and specially RVC would like to continue this association with Indian Army has been positive in supporting capacity building and and would like to take it to a higher level. professional upgradation of youth in the Valley. He along - PRO Srinagar

20 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Army-Awaam Bond

n an effort to establish connect Iof army with local populace and to motivate young minds towards positive direction, a motivational tour of students of Fajar School, Baramulla and their parents was organised by 207 Army Aviation Squadron (UH). The aim of the tour was to showcase the capability and advanced technology of the Indian Army. The day started with the arrival of young students, their parents and teachers at the Aviation Base followed by warm welcome tour, the young pillars of the nation of the Aviation Squadron created and interaction with Commanding and their parents were exposed to immense enthusiasm and interest in Officers and Officers of 207 Army Army Aviation and its capabilities. the young minds, motivating them to Aviation Squadron. As part of the Informal interaction with the Officers join the Armed Forces.

The visitors thanked 207 Army Aviation Squadron (UH) with a sense of gratitude for providing such opportunity for students and parents. Such efforts indeed help in strengthening the Army-Awaam bond. At the end, exchange of memento with the school authorities and Army took place and certain sports and stationery items were distributed to students as a goodwill gesture. The event culminated with a High Tea for all participants. - PRO Army Aviation

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 21 NCC combined Annual Training Camp and Swach Bharat Abhiyan at Doddaballapur

Karnataka Battalion NCC located in Bengaluru 7 conducted a Combined Annual Training Camp and Pre Thal Sainik Camp for the cadets of Bangalore Group ‘B’ under Camp Commandant Lieutenant Colonel CS Jayaram, Commanding Officer, 7 Karnataka Battalion NCC from July 13-22, 2018 at GITAM University Campus, Doddballapur. 600 NCC Cadets from various Schools and Colleges of Bengaluru, Doddaballapur, Chickaballapur and Kolar with Associated NCC Officers and Permanent Instructor Staff participated in the Camp. The aim of this camp was to impart Collective and Intensive Training to the Cadets with special emphasis on development of Character Qualities, improving firing standards and Confidence and develop Skill to make informed career Obstacle training, improving Physical Fitness in order choice including option of Armed Forces as a career, to develop Stamina, Endurance, Self Confidence, Team Spirit and Esprit-de-Corps, inculcate Qualities of develop Environmental Awareness and importance of Leadership, Discipline, Sportsman Spirit of Adventure Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Cadets. among the Cadets, Career Counselling to instill Self The cadets were also educated in Disaster

22 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Management by the representative of Disaster Management Team and organized Personality Development Workshop for the Cadets by Brigadier Amarjeet Singh (Retd) from SSB Sure Shot Academy, Bangalore A rally on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was undertaken by the cadets to create awareness among the general public regarding importance of cleanliness drive. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan camp was attended by Assistant Commissioner, President Municipality, Vice President Municipality and other Officers and Staff of Nagara Sabha, Doddaballapur. Colonel S Nanda Kumar, Group Commander, NCC HQ Group ‘B’ also visited the camp location and appreciated the high standard of training being conducted for the NCC Cadets in the Camp - PRO Bengaluru

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 23 Governor pays homage to Kargil Martyrs

argil Vijay Diwas was celebrated Kat Lucknow cantonment on July 26, 2018 to commemorate India’s emphatic victory in the Kargil war of 1999 and honour the war heroes who laid down their lives for our well being. It was on this historic day in 1999 that gallant soldiers of the Indian Army successfully took control of posts in extremely difficult and treacherous high altitude and glaciated terrain across the Himalayas in Ladakh region. In Lucknow, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik along with Senior Officers and soldiers of Lucknow garrison paid tribute and laid wreaths at SMRITIKA war memorial amidst soul stirring patriotic tunes played by the military band. The Governor saluted the martyrs when the ‘Last Post’ was sounded and two minutes silence was observed. Lt Gen J K Sharma, Chief of Staff, Central Command felicitated the family members of Kargil War Martyrs and Veterans earlier during

the day. A Silver Memento and Rs the Pakistani Army and terrorists/ 50,000/- each was presented to intruders were expelled from Indian 13 JAK RIF and 141 Med Regt, the Territory. True to their tradition, the units which took part in Kargil War. Indian Army did not let down their In addition fourteen bravehearts country in this hour of crisis. At the of Kargil War were awarded with cost of 527 soldiers martyred and GOC-in-C Commendation Card. 1363 soldiers wounded, the Indian Army and Air Force saved the day Veer Naris of Kargil War and for India. Brave Sons of Lucknow Widows were also felicitated by Mrs District, Late Captain Manoj Kumar Sneh Lata Bhakuni, on behalf of Pandey and Major Vivek Gupta were Army Wives Welfare Association, awarded with the Param Vir Chakra Central Command. and Maha Vir Chakra respectively, The success of Operation for showing exemplary courage in Vijay is attributable to the Indian the face of the enemy. Army and the Air Force, wherein - PRO Lucknow

24 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Army Commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas at Drass

he 19th Anniversary re-dedicate themselves to the service Tcommemoration of the KARGIL of the Nation. VIJAY DIWAS culminated in Drass The sombre mood at the on July 26, 2018. A solemn wreath ceremony brought home memories laying ceremony at the Kargil War of the losses borne so proudly by Memorial was led by Lieutenant the martyr’s families. Many in the General Ranbir Singh, General audience were moved to tears when Officer Commanding-in-Chief, the buglers played the poignant tune Northern Command. Gallantry of “The Last Post” after the wreath award winners, Next of Kin of the martyrs, Veer Naris, senior army laying. officers and civil dignitaries also The event was celebrated paid tributes to the martyrs. This was with full military decorum and followed by a pledge taken by all solemnity. The GOC-in-C while Service personnel at the function to talking to the media thanked them

for participating in the event and said that the commemoration is the Army’s modest homage to the martyrs and a way of remembering the contribution of the units and formations in the conflict that gave India its finest victory in recent times. - PRO Srinagar

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 25 Wreath Laying Ceremony at “Balidan Stambh” & “Tiger War Memorial”

he anniversary of Kargil Vijay TDiwas was commemorated by paying rich tributes to martyrs of Kargil war in an imposing Wreath Laying Ceremony at “Balidan Stambh”, & “Tiger War Memorial”, Jammu on July 26, 2018. The wreaths were laid by Lt Gen YVK Mohan, General Officer Commanding, Rising Star Corps & Maj Gen Sanjay Singh, GOC, Tiger Division at the Eternal Flame of the War Memorial. Veer Naries, Kith and Kin of martyrs, Gallantry Awardees of the Kargil War, senior Army officers, Army Veterans and Civilian dignitaries also paid homage to the martyrs. Among veterans, Hony Capt Bana Singh,PVC also paid tributes to the Martyrs. A Guard of Honour was also presented during the wreath laying ceremony. Tributes were also paid to the Martyrs at “Tiger War Memorial” by Lt Gen YVK Mohan, GOC, Rising Star Corps, Maj Gen Sanjay Singh, GOC, Tiger Division, NCC cadets & Army Veterans including Col Vir Shahi, Vr C. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on the 26th of July to commemorate India’s resounding victory over Pakistan during OP VIJAY in 1999. Kargil War is a testimony of the Indian Army’s grit and determination, wherein the Indian Army soldiers exhibited dauntless courage, resilience, valour and fought against all odds in bone chilling and blood freezing temperatures of the high altitude mountains in Kargil. The Army evicted the entrenched infiltrators from the icy heights and ensured a convincing victory for the country. The Day is marked to remember the ultimate sacrifices of these soldiers in the Line of Duty. - PRO Jammu

26 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Commemoration of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Golden Katar Division

n July 26, 2018, Golden OKatar Division at Ahmedabad Military Station observed the Kargil Vijay Diwas by paying rich tributes to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation in the victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil Operations. On the occasion Lieutenant General DR Soni, Aide-De-Camp, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Star Command laid a wreath at Golden Katar War Memorial to pay obeisance to the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice and made this victory possible. The wreath laying ceremony was witnessed by Lieutenant General RK Jagga, General Officer The mini-war of Kargil, unassailable peaks ranging from Commanding Konark Corps and 13,000 to 18,000 feet. Major General Anil Puri, General launched on May 6, 1999, is a saga Officer Commanding Golden Katar of bravery and valour that lasted 80 Kargil Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) Division along with veterans, officers, days and ended with eviction of the is celebrated on 26 July each year to junior commissioned officers and intruders. The war was fought at the commemorate this Glorious Victory. jawans of Golden Katar Division. daunting altitudes and seemingly - PRO Ahmedabad

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 27 Kargil War Heroes remembered on Viyay Diwas

he country celebrates Kargil military station who laid wreaths at TVijay Diwas every year on 26 Veerula Sainik Smarak and paid July to honour the Kargil War tributes to War heroes for their Heroes. A Wreath Laying Ceremony supreme sacrifice to safeguard the was conducted by Headquarters, security of the nation. Telangana and Andhra Sub Area The occasion was celebrated to (TASA) at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Secunderabad to commemorate recognise the country's victory in the Kargil conflict. The Indian Army evicted the 19th anniversary of the Kargil Centre, Arty Centre, Military Hospital, conflict. Brigadier MD Upadhyay, Secunderabad, representative Pakistani intruders and recaptured, Station Commander & Deputy of 1 EME centre on behalf of among other important posts, Tiger General Officer Commanding (Dy Commandant were amongst the Hill, as part of Operation Vijay. GOC) and Commandants of AOC senior Military dignitaries in the PRO Secunderabad Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebrated

ijaya College, Jayanagar and students and the teaching staff VSheshadripuram First Grade of both Vijaya College and College, Yelahanka celebrated Sheshadripuram College expressed Kargil Vijay Diwas by paying homage his gratitude for organising the to the Martyrs of Kargil War Heroes event to commemorate the sacrifices and organised tree plantation in made by the soldiers in the Kargil Bengaluru. War. The event was culminated Chief Guest of the event, by planting hundreds of saplings Lieutenant Colonel CS Jayaram, Commanding Officer of 7 Karnataka by the students and NCC Cadets Battalion NCC, Bengaluru while in the premises of Vijaya College, addressing the NCC Cadets from Jayanagar, Bengaluru. various colleges of Bengaluru, - PRO Bengaluru Wreath laying ceremony on Kargil Vijay Diwas

wreath laying ceremony on we, at all levels, put in a place a A Kargil Vijay Diwas was organized robust, sensitive and responsive to pay homage to Late Capt K system which will support adopt and Clifford Nongrum, Mahavir Chakra remember our fallen heroes and (Posthumously) at St Anthony’s their families. He further added there College under the aegis of NCC is no bigger sacrifice known to man, Shillong Group. Capt Nongrum was than to lay down one’s life in the alumni of St Anthony’s College and defence of the nation. He conveyed ex NCC cadet of 41 Meghalaya his thanks to Brother Albert L Dkhar, Artillery Battery, NCC. and Military dignitaries. During his the Principal of St Anthony’s College The function was attended by address to cadets and students of and complimented 41 Meghalaya Maj Gen Raju Chauhan, ADG, St Anthony’s College, the General Arty Bty NCC Shillong for organizing NE Region NCC Directorate as emphasized that the real tribute this event in memory of Capt Clifford. Chief Guest and many other Civil to our Martyrs will be achieved, if - PRO Shillong

28 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Regional Level Declamation Contest at Maintenance Command

Regional level Declamation A Contest for the children of class IX to XII of Air Force Personnel was conducted by Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional), Headquarters Command on July 23, 2018 at Urvashi Auditorium, Vayusena Nagar. Children selected from various Zones, representing Stations / Units from all over India under Headquarters Maintenance Mrs Kusum Sharma, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional) Headquarters Maintenance Command, IAF along with the contestants in Regional level Declamation Command actively participated Contest at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur. in the contest with great zeal & enthusiasm. The participants exhibiting their oratory skills held the audience spellbound with force full arguments and good presentation. They were greeted with applause by audience. Master Vibhu Prakash S/o Junior Warrant Officer A Prakash of 9 Base Repair Depot, Pune spoke on topic “Does girl empowerment disempower the boys?” and Miss Mrs Kusum Sharma giving prize to Master Mrs Kusum Sharma giving prize to Miss Vibhu Prakash in Regional level Declamation Diksha in Regional level Declamation Diksha D/o Seargent Rakesh Suhag Contest at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur. Contest at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur. of 26 Equipment Depot, Bengaluru spoke on topic “Chhatro me bhadti AFWWA HQ, New Delhi on August presided over the function and gave apradik parvruti karan ya nivaran” 27, 2018. They were selected by a away the prizes to participants. and were judged 1st in English and panel of specialist judges. Executive committee members of Hindi categories, respectively. They Mrs Kusum Sharma, AFWWA (R), Sanginis and students will be representing Maintenance President Air Force Wives Welfare from Air Force School witnessed the Command in Central Level Association (Regional) Headquarters event. Declamation Contest to be held at Maintenance Command, IAF - PRO Nagpur

Mrs Kusum Sharma, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional) Headquarters Maintenance Command, IAF alongwith contestants and their parents.

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 29 Army celebrating undying spirit of the disabled soldier

Curtain Raiser programme ‘Forever in Touch’ was A inaugurated by Lt Gen YVK Mohan, General Officer Commanding, Rising Star Corps at Mamun Cantt on July 18, 2018. The programme ‘FIT 2018’ involved a large number of outreach activities undertaken by the Gurj Division for over 15000 Disabled Soldiers across six northern states of the country. The programme was graced by Maj Gen K Narayanan, General Officer Commanding, Gurj Division along with Veteran Brand Ambassadors: Maj Gen SK Razdan, KC, VSM, Maj DP Singh, Capt S Sangwan and Hony Capt Bana Singh, PVC. The event was also attended by over 100 disabled soldiers and large number of civil & military dignitaries. In his address, the GOC, Rising Star Corps emphasised that Indian Army is celebrating the year 2018 as ‘Year of the Disabled Soldier’ to honour the brave hearts who were disabled in line of Duty. Towards this, a large number of outreach activities are planned under the aegis of Rising Star Corps from July to October

2018 for disabled soldiers residing in six northern states of India. The main event in form of a Mega Rally for four days has been planned for over 1500 disabled soldier in November 2018 at Mamun Cantt. Maj Gen SK Razdan (Retd) shared his experiences and also emphasised on various central and state Govt facilities available for the disabled soldiers. The Brand Ambassadors were felicitated and Special Hearing and Mobility aids were presented to Disabled Soldiers by the GOC, Rising Star Corps. During the event, a Cycle Rally was also flagged off by the GOC, Rising Star Corps which will travel through the villages to commemorate the occasion and to spread the message ‘Forever in Touch 2018. - PRO Jammu

30 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Table Top Exercise on Marine Pollution between Indian Coast Guard and Bangladesh Coast Guard

ndian Coast Guard conducted Ia bilateral table top exercise on maritime pollution response with Bangladesh Coast Guard at the Regional Headquarters (North East)of the Indian Coast Guard. Bangladesh Coast Guard delegation led by Captain M Ehsanullah Khan, Commanding officer, BCGS Mansoor Ali, called on Inspector General Kuldip Singh Sheoran, Commander Coast Guard Region (NE) . The two-day exercise was conducted in the backdrop of the MoU between India and SACEP (South Asian Cooperation for Environment Protection) approved by the Union Cabinet this year in the month of May. During the exercise a scenario was developed wherein one Bangladesh flag oil tanker collided with an Indian flag vessel resulting into developing a hole in the vessel which led to discharge of huge heavy fuel oil into sea. Officials of both the neighbouring countries participated in brainstorming for formulating actions to prevent the oil reaching shore so that sensitive bio-reserve of Sundarbans could be saved. In addition to the exercise both the sides discussed various common maritime issues and capacity building of Bangladesh Coast Guard through training and expertise sharing on maritime issues. Both the sides have expressed their desire to cooperate with each other in order to jointly tackle the maritime challenges across the mutually shared international maritime boundary line. - PRO Kolkata

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 31 Airborne Tacticians for Navy and Coast Guard

officers of the Indian Navy and 3 of the Indian Coast 7 Guard from the 87th Permanent Commission Course, 12 naval officers- including 11 women officers from the 18th Short Service Commission (SSC) Course, graduated as “Observers” and joined the Aviation Arm of the Navy and Coast Guard at an impressive Passing Out Parade held on July 27, 2018 at INS Garuda, Kochi. In addition 5 officers also passed out as "Qualified Navigation Instructor"(QNI ) on completion of their "instructor" training. Commodore R R Ayyar, Commanding Officer INS Garuda reviewed the parade and awarded the coveted ‘Wings’ and ‘Instructor Badges’ to the passing Award of “Wings”. out Officers. Captain Prashanth Mohanan, Officer-in- Charge, Observer School was the Conducting Officer Pandey was awarded Book Prize for the ‘Best Project’. of the parade. The officers were trained in tactics employed in air Lieutenant Kailash Kabbur was awarded the Uttar warfare, anti-submarine warfare and the exploitation of Pradesh Trophy on being adjudged ‘First in the Overall airborne avionic systems, in addition to basic training Order of Merit’ in the 87th Permanent Commission in air navigation and flying procedures. These officers Course, while Lieutenant Parikshit Rao was awarded would serve as ‘Airborne Tacticians’ onboard maritime the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft of Command Trophy for being adjudged ‘Best in Flying’. the Indian Navy and Coast Guard Lieutenant Kailash Kabbur was also awarded Sub Similarly, the qualified instructors were trained in Lieutenant RV Kunte Memorial Book Prize on being instructional techniques in various ground subjects and adjudged ‘Best in Ground Subjects’. In the SSC course, flying procedures. In addition, they were provided in- Sub Lieutenant Akshaya was awarded the Book Prize depth knowledge of tactics and equipment exploitation for being adjudged ‘Best in Flying’ and Sub Lieutenant at various schools at Kochi. These officers would function Shruti Sood was awarded Book Prize for being adjudged as ‘Qualified Navigation Instructors’ at Observer School ‘Best in Overall Order of Merit’. Lieutenant Varsha and proceed further to take up operational assignments Yadav was awarded Book prize for being adjudged the in various naval air squadrons. ‘Best in Ground Subjects’ and Lieutenant Pranav Kumar - PRO Kochi

Commodore R R Ayyar awarding the Uttar Pradesh Trophy to Sub Lieutenant Shruti Sood being awarded Book prize on being Lieutenant Kailash Kabbur. adjudged ‘Best in Overall Order of Merit’ amongst SSC officers.

32 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 New Air Force School Building inaugurated

he new building of Air Force School Jalahalli was Tinaugurated by Air Marshal SRK Nair, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command at Air Force Station Jalahalli in Bengaluru. The School functioning since 1953-54 has a rich legacy with its alumni doing well in various walks of life. The Air Marshal spearheaded the Project right from its inception stage to its culmination. The building with a builtup area of 5433 square meter has all the requisite security and safety features built into it. The Air Marshal in his inaugural address expressed his contentment, that a state-of-the art building is now Air Marshal SRK Nair, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Headquarters Training Command inaugurating the new Air Force available to the students which was a long awaited School Building. requirement. He congratulated Air Commodore S Ramakrishnan, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Jalahalli and Chairman of the School and Chief Engineer (Air Force) for the commendable efforts put in to ensure that the school complex was completed in a record time of less than a year. He also appreciated the Principal, staff and students for the efforts they have been putting in to achieve higher academic goals. He urged the School to continue to do well and provide opportunities for multi-faceted growth of the students, so that they become morally and socially responsible citizens of the Country. Along with the senior functionaries of the HQ Training Command, past and present students of the school were also present during the inauguration. - PRO Bengaluru

Air Marshal SRK Nair, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Headquarters Training Command presenting an aircraft picture to Mrs Vasuki Gopal, Principal of the Air Force School.

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 33 Chakravyuh

Q1. Name the Indian Air Force officer whose is at Fatehgarh (U.P) and its war cry is ‘Bol services were loaned to the Indian Airlines Bajarang Bali ki Jai’. Corporation (IAC) as its General Manager in November 1957. Q8. Which regiment is nick named Creed of the Q2. The remains of Armed Force’s equipment Man Eaters? which were missing since February 7, 1968 Q9. Shown in the picture (Pic.1) name the Indian were recently found at Dhaka glacier by Naval officer who completed solo cycling mountaineers? expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari on Q3. The musical troupe of which country’s Air Force July 16, 2018. is giving concerts in India in August 2018. Q4. Col JP Santhanam of 5 SIKH was Adjutant of Q10. On which company’s offshore platforms were IMA from January 1995 to June 1997. He was Indian Navy Sea King 42C helicopters deployed specially invited to IMA by Commandant in to carry out a daring mission to stop a gas leak June 2018. Why was he invited? in July 2018? Q5. Name the only General in the world to have Q11. What is equivalent rank of Petty Officer (Pic.2) participated in the Ironman Triathlon contest in Austria in July 2018. of Indian Navy in Indian Air Force and Indian Army? Q6. Who was Chief Guest for Army Day of Nepalese Army in February 2018? Q12. Where is the Headquarters of Indian Coast Q7. Which Army Regiment’s Regimental Centre Guards (Pic.3)?

Pic-1 Pic-2 Pic-3

Answers 1 Air Marshal PC Lal. 2 AN-12 aircraft of IAF. 3 Sri Lankan Air Force. 4 To lay a wreath at the War Memorial in IMA, the idea of which was initiated by Col JP Santhanam. 5 Maj Gerneral VD Dogra. 6 Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. 7 Rajput Regiment. 8 Kumaon Regiment. 9 Lt Cdr Manoj Gupta of Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. 10 ONGC. 11 Sergeant in Indian Air Force and Havildar in Indian Army. 12 New Delhi. - Wg Cdr Samir Gangakhedkar

34 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Army Chief visits Mathura

eneral Bipin Rawat, the Chief of the Army Staff Gvisited Headquarters 1 Corps at Mathura Military Station. He was received by Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command and Lieutenant General Taranjit Singh, General Officer Commanding 1 Corps. The General was briefed extensively on operational preparedness and training activities in the Corps Zone by Lieutenant General Taranjit Singh, General Officer Commanding 1 Corps. The Army Chief appreciated the measures being Madhulika Rawat, President of the Army Wives Welfare undertaken by the formation to improve operational Association. Mrs Harkeerat Kaur, Zonal President AWWA readiness and training of the Corps and also the efforts informed President AWWA about various vocational made to improve the quality of life of soldiers as well courses being undertaken at Mathura Military station as their families. He emphasised on battle- focused to impart training and empowering the wives of Army training and mental mobility to exploit opportunities in personnel. Mrs Rawat interacted with wives of soldiers operations to ensure decisive victory over our adversary. of all ranks and enquired about their well being. She The Army Chief interacted with the formation also appreciated the efforts put in by all the wives of all commanders and officers of 1 Corps. He also visited ranks in ensuring a happy and harmonius family life in “The Heritage” which is the archive of the 1 Corps the station. Later she also visited ASHA school, Mathura memorabilia. and interacted with children and staff of ASHA school. The Army Chief was accompanied by his wife Mrs - PRO Army Rear Admiral Saw Shi Tat, Republic of Singapore Navy visits INS Teg at Djibouti

delegation led by the Commander Combined A Task Force (CTF 151), Rear Admiral Saw Shi Tat, Republic of Singapore Navy, visited INS Teg (presently berthed at Djibouti harbour) on July 16, 2018. During the interaction, various aspects of anti-piracy operations including CTF 151 modus operandi were discussed. The Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr Anurag Srivastav, and Mr Nalin Kothari, Consulate General, Djibouti also visited the ship at Djibouti harbour on July 16, 2018. The Ambassador walked around the ship and was given a presentation on IN activities and operations in Gulf of Aden. Subsequently, the ship’s Ops Team had an interaction with the Ambassador on the growing strategic importance of Djibouti and the growing interest of other navies in the region. - PRO Navy

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 35 Visit by Regimental Sergeant Majors of the Sri Lankan Army

six member delegation of A one Officer and five Warrant Officers of Sri Lankan Army arrived in Bareilly on July 15, 2018. The delegation visited various formations and training establishments of Headquarters Central Command from July 15-21, 2018. The aim of the Sri Lankan delegation visit was to develop bonhomie and enhance mutual understanding between the Armies of both the countries. In addition to the planned visit to Headquarters Uttar Bharat Area, Junior Leader Academy, Bareilly and 39 Gorkha Training Centre, Monastery. The delegation also cooperation and mutual long Varanasi, the delegation also visited visited the Ganga Ghat and Sarnath lasting bilateral understanding. This Officer Training Academy, Gaya, at Varanasi as part of a cultural and where they interacted with the Sri visit epitomised the efforts towards Lankan Cadets undergoing training heritage tour. broadening of spectrum of military at the Academy followed by a visit Both the Armies share a interest benefiting both the nations. to Bodh Gaya and Sri Lankan close and sound bonds of military - PRO Lucknow Best Air Force School (Academics) Trophy to AFS, Coimbatore for the year 2018

ir Force School, Coimbatore Awas awarded Best Air Force School Trophy (Academics) in the Indian Air Force for the year 2018 in the Secondary Level Category. Air Commodore SR Menon, Chairman, School Management Committee, AF School, Coimbatore, Commandant, Air Force Administrative college and Smt Rajeswari P, Principal, Air Force School, Coimbatore received the trophy from Air Marshal HN Bhagwat, Chairman, Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society in a solemn ceremony held at Air Headquarters, New Delhi on July 21, 2018. The award is given by the Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society to the best performing Air Force School across the country on the basis of CBSE results. - PRO Chennai

36 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Counter Insurgency Force (Uniform) celebrates Raising Day

he Counter Insurgency Force T(Uniform) celebrated its ‘16th Raising Day’ on July 15, 2018 while remembering its illustrious past and looking forward to a glorious future. In a solemn ceremony, the General Officer Commanding paid homage to martyrs by laying a wreath at the War Memorial. In his ‘Special Order of the Day’, the General Officer Commanding complimented the troops for their outstanding performance and steadfast commitment in conduct of people friendly operations which has contributed towards integrity of the nation with steadfast in ushering an atmosphere of peace peace, harmony and maintaining determination. and tranquilly in the region, thereby a conducive environment for peace enabling the civil administration to The Force has achieved and development. He exhorted the reach out to the people in remote troops to rededicate themselves commendable success in Counter areas, and to focus on overall and to the ‘Pursuit of Excellence’ to Insurgency Operations since its around development of the region. safeguard the sovereignty and raising, and has been instrumental - PRO Udhampur National Cadet Corps holds Bi-Annual Conference

he Bi-annual Additional Directors Malhotra DG NCC in his opening NCC and we are determined to TGeneral and Deputy Directors remarks said that it was very promote & progress the cause of General Conference representing important to have homogeneity & NCC to Groom Tomorrows Leaders. the National Cadet Corps (NCC) ease of functioning between the State This conference was aimed from all the states of the country was and Central Govt functionaries. at ensuring uniform standard for held at Headquarters, Directorate He further apprised everyone that training and administration of the General of NCC in New Delhi the Government aims to give more NCC Units located throughout the from July 18-19, 2018. Lt Gen PP impetus on Youth training through length and breadth of the country. The meeting also shared the latest progress on various issues related to smooth functioning of National Cadet Corps. Presently NCC is also undergoing expansion with an aim to increase the Cadet strength to 15 lakhs throughout the country. The conference further helped in bridging the gap between the State & Central Government functionaries by ironing out issues that affected the National Cadet Corps. - PRO NCC

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 37 Army Commander, Southern Command flags off Mountaineering Expedition from Pune to Mount Kun

he regiment of The MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY Tis completing 250 years of its raising. The glorious past is full of valour, victory and sacrifices made by the ‘VEER MARATHAS’. To commemorate this auspicious milestone, the MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY Regiment is undertaking a mountaineering expedition to Mount Kun, towering at an altitude of 7077 Meters (23, 218 feet) and located around 60 km South of Kargil town. The expedition was flagged off in Pune on July 17, 2018 by Lieutenant General DR Soni General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command in presence of Lieutenant General Manoj Pande Chief of Staff, Headquarters Southern Command, Brigadier Govind Kalwad Commandant of the MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY and other senior Army Officers. The Flag Off also included handing over a symbolic ice axe by the Army Cdr to Lieutenant Colonel Yogesh Dhumal, the Mount Kun is famed for its arduous terrain, steep team leader of the expedition. gradients, unreliable weather conditions and sub-zero The team comprises of 30 members with three temperatures. The rarefied atmosphere and low levels of Officers, three Junior Commissioned Officers and 24 oxygen aggravate the difficulty of climbing the mountain. Other Ranks. The team will carry out pre-expedition Such a daunting challenge is a true tribute to the courage training in Sonamarg, near Srinagar, focusing on and sacrifice of the soldiers descending from the legacy endurance, technical skills, first aid and communications of the greatest Maratha warrior, Chatrapati Shivaji and before proceeding for the summit for which they will be his mountain hardened mawlas of the Sahyadri Ranges. establishing four camps at increasing altitudes. - PRO Pune Certificate Course for Spouses of Defence Officers

ollege Defence Management, Osmania University for the spouses personal and professional level and Ca premier tri-services institution of the Defence officers. 40 participant aid them to discharge their duties of the Armed Forces, takes a stride ladies are attending the course. The as responsible citizens. The course forward towards empowering the first course was conducted in 2016. is being conducted by faculty from ladies by conducting a Certificate The aim of the course is to Osmania University and College course on Social Awareness and empower the ladies in aspects of of Defence Management with Life Skills Towards Responsible Corporate Social Responsibility and guest speakers from Environment Citizenship in collaboration with Life Skills towards a fulfilling life at Protection Training and Research Institution, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Apollo Hospital and NGOs like Bamboo House, Reach Beyond, Akshaya Patra, etc. The course curriculum encompasses the module on Women Empowerment, Social Awareness, Life Skills and Corporate Social Responsibility. - PRO Secunderabad

38 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 49th Inter Services Cross Country Championship 2018-19

t was a stupendous display of Istamina, speed and agility by teams of Services Sports Control Board, competing for coveted 49th Inter Service Cross Country Championship 2018-19 held on July 16, 2018 at Thangaraj Stadium, located at Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington. Four teams participated in the championship comprising of six runners from each team. The 10 km cross country run began and culminated at Thangaraj Stadium passing through the ups and downs Kumar Pun of Army Red team team, Indian Navy team at IInd and of Wellington cantonment. followed with 31.47 minutes and IIIrd position respectively. Sepoy Anil Kumar Yadav of 31.53 minutes respectively to Commandant, the Madras Army Red team clocked the best claim individual medals. Overall Regimental Centre gave away the timings of 31.44 minutes, Havildar championship trophy was bagged prizes to the winners. Anish Thapa Magar, Naik Tirtha by Army Red team, with Army Green - PRO Chennai Air Force Station Bareilly conducts a seminar on Bird and Animal Control Measures

seminar was conducted at Air Force Station Bareilly Station Bareilly during which, interaction with village A on the subject ‘Bird and Animal Control Measures’ heads, distribution of publicity material, painting and on July 18, 2018. Air Marshal SBP Sinha, Air Officer article writing competitions in schools and lectures on Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Central Air aerospace safety were conducted. A review of waste Command, presided over the seminar. Principal Chief management and garbage disposal practices in and Conservator of Forest (Wild) UP Mr Pawan Kumar around Air Force Station Bareilly was also conducted. represented the civil administration. Measures directed at limiting the interference of By conducting inclusive capsules like this the Indian birds and animals in aviation were discussed during the Air Force aims to bring down the number of bird and seminar. Methodologies and procedures in practice at animal strikes on its aircraft, thereby preventing loss various Air Force bases, modern concepts and scope for of lives and costly, often irreplaceable aircraft and improvement were also discussed. equipment. The seminar saw good response from the As a prelude to the seminar, a week-long aerospace participants. safety awareness module was conducted at Air Force - PRO Lucknow

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 39 Scuba Diving Camp – 2018

n one of the most thrilling adventure experiences a IScuba Diving camp, was organised under the aegis of Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department of Tamil Nadu Government & the NCC Directorate of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman Nicobar for the NCC Naval cadets from Tamil Nadu at Anna Swimming Pool on Marina Beach from July 9 to 20, 2018. The aim of the camp was to provide exposure to the Youth of Tamil Nadu in Adventure Activities, develop water confidence and waterborne skills. Fifty Senior Division boy NCC cadets and ten Senior Wing girl cadets of of the camp was presided over by Group Captain Dinesh different colleges from Tamil Nadu participated in the Suri, Group Commander Madras ‘B’ Group of NCC Scuba Diving Camp. The cadets were imparted practical Directorate Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman training in use of two different kind of compressed air Nicobar. Colonel Abdul Raheem, Administrative Officer underwater breathing apparatus as well as snorkeling by Madras ‘B’ Group and Major Janardhanan TV, Training professional Naval Clearance Divers from INS Adyar / Officer Madras ‘B’ Group were present in the function. Clearance Diving Unit (Chennai). The closing ceremony - PRO Chennai Army conducts lecture on obesity at Youth Club Palma

rmy organised a lecture on AObesity and Its Prevention at Youth Club Palma in Rajouri district on July 18, 2018.The aim of the event was to increase awareness regarding obesity, its prevention and related health problems to the local populace residing at border villages where basic medical facilities are not available. The lecture was delivered by an Army doctor. Large number of students, teachers, villagers and prominent personalities of the area also explained various preventive The audience were grateful for the attended the lecture. The audience measures to keep such diseases at awareness provided by the Army were sensitized about the reasons bay. The Army doctor interacted which will help in prevention of life and life style that leads to obesity with the audience and answered all style disease. and other illnesses. The doctor the queries related to health issues. - PRO Jammu Message for the Readers Dear Esteemed Readers of Sainik Samachar, It is intended to improve the quality of the magazine by making its contents more interesting and useful for the readers. Accordingly, valuable suggestions are invited from one and all. Kindly send your suggestions by post to Editor-in-Chief, Sainik Samachar, L1 Block, Church Road, New Delhi-110001 or by Email to: [email protected] and [email protected]. Editor-in-Chief

40 Sainik Samachar August 1-15, 2018 Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla appointed the new Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief

ice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla has been appointed as the next Flag Officer Commanding-in- VChief of the Southern Naval Command (FOC-in-C, South). He took over from Vice Admiral AR Karve, PVSM, AVSM who superannuated on July 31, 2018. The Admiral is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, who was commissioned in the Navy on January 1, 1982. He is a Navigation & Direction specialist and has commanded five ships in his illustrious career, including the now decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat. His important staff appointments ashore include instructor at National Defence Academy and Senior Instructor (Navy) at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, Ooty. The officer has also been the Defence Attaché in the Embassy of India at Jakarta, Indonesia where he was instrumental in the signing of the India - Indonesia Defence Agreement in February 2001. He has also been the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet. The officer, as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy & Plans), was responsible for the formulation of the Maritime Capability Perspective Plan 2012-27 and the first Maritime Infrastructure Perspective Plan for the Navy besides envisaging the process for 'IN-DRDO Synergy' which has now been institutionalised. The Admiral, as the Director General of Naval Operations oversaw “Op-Rahat”, which involved the evacuation of Indian as well as foreign nationals from war-torn Yemen in April 2015. The officer is a graduate of the Royal Naval Staff College, Greenwich, UK, the College of Naval Warfare, and the National Defence College, New Delhi. He has authored a number of important papers such as 'East Timor Crisis - Opportunities for India' in 2000 and 'Freedom to Use the Seas – India’s Maritime Military Strategy' in 2006. The officer was awarded the Nausena Medal (NM) in 2003 for his performance during ‘Op- Parakram’, Vishisht Sena Medal on January 26, 2013 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal on January 26, 2013 for his distinguished service. - PRO Kochi Change of Command at Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (East), Chennai

nspector General Paramesh Sivamani, took over the helm of Indian Coast Guard Region(East) Ifrom Inspector General Rajan Bargotra in a ceremonial parade held at Coast Guard Air Station Chennai on July 23, 2018. On relinquishing command, Inspector General Rajan Bargotra is proceeding on permanent transfer to Kolkata as the Commander Coast Guard Region (North East) after a successful and eventful two years stint at Chennai. The Coast Guard Region (East) saw a massive expansion during his time with addition of new assets, infrastructure development and innumerable life-saving operations. The new Regional Commander, Inspector General Paramesh Sivamani, has served in various sea and shore appointments during the career-span of 29 years. The Flag Officer has served in various capacities at sea, the prominent amongst them being Command of Indian Coast Guard Ships Avvaiyar, Vishwast and Samar. The Flag Officer is a specialist in Navigation & Direction and holds a Master Degree in Defence Studies from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. Inspector General Paramesh Sivamani is also an alumni of the prestigious National Defence College, Delhi and holds a M.Phil. from the Madras University in Defence and Strategic Studies. The Officer has also served ashore in several staff appointments, significant among them being Chief Staff Officer (Operations) of Eastern Region. On promotion to Flag Officer Rank on August 29, 2016, IG Paramesh Sivamani was appointed as Deputy Director General (Operations) at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi. IG Paramesh Sivamani is a recipient of prestigious “Tatrakshak Medal” for Meritorious Service. - PRO Chennai

August 1-15, 2018 Sainik Samachar 41 PHOTOCALL

Boys Sports Company of Army Service Corps Football team has been selected to represent India in 52nd International Children Olympic 2018 at Jerusalem, Israel scheduled from 29 July to 3 August 2018.

Field Engineer Company of Indian Army built a foot bridge connecting Rathgaon, Chamoli Uttarakhand in less than 36 hours against all odds. The bridge which existed earlier got washed away leaving 41 families stranded in their village.

Hima Das is a NCC cadet of 8 Assam NCC Bn, Nagaon. She enrolled in NCC in July 2016. She is a student of Dhing College, Dhing. After her first year of NCC training her potential in Track events (400m) was discovered and she has been in-training, participating in International and National events and getting glory for the country. She became the first Indian to win a Gold medal in a track event at the World Junior Athletics Championships in 2018, Finland.

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