President Kovind presented colours to the Army Aviation Corps

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President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented the ‘President’s Colours’ Nishan to The Army Aviation Corps.

In his capacity as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented colours to the Army Aviation Corps on in a ceremonial parade, held at Army Aviation Base, Nasik Road. The colours were received by Combat Army Aviation Training School on behalf of the Army Aviation Corps. Speaking on the occasion , President Kovind complemented the Army Aviation Corps and lauded their immense contribution towards nation building.

Army Aviation Corps is the youngest corps of the Indian Army. However, in the last 32 years it has excelled in all spheres and proved their mettle in various operations. Immediately after its raising in 1986, the Army Aviation Corps proved its impeccable combat credentials during ‘Operation Pawan’ in Sri Lanka.

The Siachen Glacier has been the ultimate operational frontier for the Corps since 1984. Routinely operating at 20000 feet and above in extremely challenging conditions, the highly skilled and motivated pilots of the Corps have been supporting ‘Operation Meghdoot’ with skill and dedication.

President Ramnath Kovind congratulated Lieutenant General Kanwal Kumar who is Director General and Colonel Commandant of Army Aviation and all ranks (both serving and retired) for their devotion to duty and professional conduct.

The ceremony was witnessed by Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, and various civil and military dignitaries. Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Lieutenant General PS Rajeshwar, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lieutenant General SK Saini, GOC-in-C Southern Command and Lieutenant General PC Thimmaya, GOC-in-C ARTRAC alongwith a large number of serving officers and veterans witnessed the grand ceremony and helicopter fly past.