General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS conferred the “Veteran Achievers Award” on Subedar Vikram Singh Kandari (Retd), Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Surendra Singh Kanwasi (Retd), Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Sashi Kapoor (Retd) and Lance Naik Rajesh Prashad Semwal (Retd), on 08 June 25 at Jyotirmath.
The Veterans honoured at Jyotirmath are involved in a large number of Nation Building activities such as providing education and coaching to orphans, offering free legal aid to defence personnel and civilians, managing and sustaining home stays at remote vibrant villages, thereby facilitating employment to the youth and supporting reverse migration, besides encouraging youth to join Armed Forces.
These veterans are mentors, leaders and role models for the society. Their innate qualities of discipline, courage and sense of service continue to strengthen our nation, even after they have hung the uniform.
Throuh the Veterans Achievers Award, Indian Army salutes their enduring commitment to selfless service, resilience and nation-building.
