Chief of Army Staff Felicitates Seven Indian Army Veterans with Veteran Achievers Award
NEW DELHI, June 26, 2026 — General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), felicitated seven distinguished Indian Army veterans at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, presenting them with the Veteran Achievers Award. The prestigious ceremony recognized the exceptional and selfless contributions of Colonel Gyan Prakash Misra, SM (Retd), Colonel Raghuvir Singh Bhaskar (Retd), Lieutenant Colonel Shikha Garg (Retd), Risaldar Major (Honorary Captain) Liaqkat Ali (Retd), Subedar (Honorary Captain) Om Prakash (Retd), Subedar Major Sumer Singh (Retd), and Havildar Jeeva Raj Singh (Retd). These honorees were celebrated for their outstanding dedication to nation-building, social service, environmental sustainability, youth empowerment, education, and veteran welfare.
Through their targeted grassroots initiatives, the awardees have made a lasting impact by championing renewable energy and sustainable waste management, resolving critical pension grievances, and actively supporting veterans and Veer Naris. Furthermore, their efforts have advanced environmental conservation, provided quality education to underprivileged children, and empowered diverse communities through tailored social welfare programs. By actively promoting sports, mentoring aspiring candidates for successful careers in the Armed Forces, and driving youth development, these decorated individuals have beautifully embodied the ethos that service is a lifelong journey dedicated to building a stronger, more united India.