The CM said Home Guards work with sincerity, without expectation or self-interest, to serve society, and the force stands by citizens during natural disasters, crowd management, traffic regulation, and difficult situations while supporting the police.
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty and Para-Archer and Arjun Awardee, Rakesh Kumar, will grace the occasion as Guests of Honour.
He said that since 2019, the Modi government has been taking significant steps to protect the country from terrorist threats.
HQ IDS celebrates 25th Raising Day, highlighting tri-service synergy, cyber & space integration, disaster relief, and India’s defence preparedness initiatives.
According to officials, these initiatives will enhance resilience, sustainability, and connectivity across Ladakh’s high-altitude frontiers, bolstering both strategic mobility and socio-economic development in the region.
Addressing the gathering, the chief guest, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh commended the IDSE cadre officers for their role in strengthening national defence preparedness through world-class infrastructure.
On this proud occasion, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, GOC-in-C Western Command, complimented all ranks of the Command for their selfless service and excellent performance, as demonstrated during Operation Sindoor and the recent flood relief operations in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab.
In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister lauded the ICG as a "formidable force" that excels in a wide range of vital areas, from maritime security and anti-smuggling operations to disaster response and environmental protection.
On the occasion, the Secretary (DP), with other dignitaries, released the DGAQA basic governing documents, that is, Approval of a Firm and its Quality Management System Issue-III:2024 which provides autonomy to Indian industries in military aviation towards ease of doing business.
Inspector General NW Frontier, ITBP, Sanjay Gunjyal received the salute from the Parade formed by Ladakh-based units on the occasion.
