In a solemn ceremony held at the Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi, General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff, felicitated the Republic Day Parade Marching Contingents and Military & Pipe bands.
The event, graced by the presence of Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar, GOC Delhi Area, and other senior officers of the Indian Army, showcased the exemplary achievements of the participating units.
A total of eight marching contingents and 22 Military & Pipe bands from the Army had participated in the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path. Gen Manoj Pande, in his capacity as the Chief of the Army Staff, presented awards to the winning contingent.
The prestigious title of the Best Marching Contingent was conferred upon the Madras Regiment, while the Bombay Engineering Group & Centre secured the position of Runners Up Marching Contingent.
In the Military Band category, the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre and the Army Air Defence Centre clinched the titles of Winners and Runners Up, respectively. Similarly, the 14 Gorkha Training Centre and Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre emerged victorious as Winners and Runners Up in the Best Pipe Band category.
Additionally, General Manoj Pande presented a cash prize to the Sikh Regiment Contingent for being adjudged as the Best Marching Contingent by the Ministry of Defence.
The Rajputana Rifles Regiment Contingent was also recognized and awarded as the Popular Choice Contingent.
During his interaction with the Contingents, Gen Manoj Pande commended the participants for their remarkable display of high standards of drill, turnout, and discipline during the Republic Day Parade.
He expressed his appreciation for their dedication and professionalism, which reflected the ethos of the Indian Army.
The felicitation ceremony not only honoured the exemplary achievements of the participating units but also served as a testament to the unwavering commitment and spirit of excellence upheld by the Indian Army. It underscored the importance of fostering a culture of excellence and discipline, which are the hallmark of the nation’s armed forces.
