Itanagar, Aug 29: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) conferred Governor’s Citations to the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, 1900 Field Regiment, the 2nd Battalion of the Dogra Regiment, the 16th Battalion of the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry, 4 Corps Signal Regiment, 305 Field Hospital, and 667 Army Aviation Squadron in the Vivekananda Hall, Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today. NIMAS and the Army Units received the citations for their outstanding professionalism, sharp operational insight, and indomitable spirit, as well as for fostering a deep bond of trust and synergy with the District Administration and the people of the State.
Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal, Director, received the Governor’s Citation for NIMAS, while Col. Arun Kumar M S, Commanding Officer, received for the 1900 Field Regiment. Col. Amarjeet Singh, Commanding Officer and Subedar Chander Pal received the Governor’s Citation for 2 DOGRA, Col. Abhishek Tyagi, Commanding Officer and Subedar Major Rajesh Kumar for 16 JAK LI, Col Ajay Fuloria, Commanding Officer and Subedar Major Dharmender for 4 Corps Signal Regiment, Col. Milind Sawant, Commanding Officer and Subedar Banger Vivek Uddhav for the 305 Field Hospital and Col. Pradeep Singh Rathore, Sena Medal, Commanding Officer and Subedar Major Rakesh for the 667 Army Aviation Squadron.
The Governor congratulated NIMAS and the Army Units and appreciated their dedication and service. He said that it is because of the tireless efforts of the armed forces that Arunachal Pradesh continues to progress at a remarkable pace, while adding that NIMAS has contributed in bringing out the best in mountaineers of the State.
The Governor commended the army units in the State for guiding and preparing the youth for admission into Sainik Schools and recruitment in the armed forces, thereby shaping the future defenders of the nation.
Sharing his observation that despite sharing three international borders, Arunachal Pradesh has remained free from terrorism, unlike some other States of the North East, the Governor said with pride that the people of Arunachal Pradesh are deeply patriotic, greeting each other with the spirited salutation of ‘Jai Hind’. He recalled the invaluable support extended by the people of the State to the Indian Armed Forces during the 1962 war, which stands as a testament to their courage and commitment to the nation.
The Governor said that the State of Arunachal Pradesh is an exemplary case of unity in diversity, making it a true model for Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.
The Governor also highlighted the Government of India’s Vibrant Villages Programme, aimed at strengthening border areas and empowering people living there. He urged the Army units to actively support the State Government in its implementation so that the borders remain secure and the people in the frontier regions fully benefit from this vital initiative.
The Governor hosted a High Tea for the Unit officers, special guests, and other ranks.

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