Headquarter Army Training Command located at Shimla, celebrated ‘Kargil Vijay Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav’ to commemorate 25 years of the Kargil victory at The Ridge, Shimla on July 24-25, 2024. The events were formally declared open in a solemn occasion by Lt General Devendra Sharma, Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Sena Medal, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Army Training Command. The events included a variety of attractions for the visitors to include Stalls displaying Army Weapons & Equipment, ‘KNOW YOUR ARMY’ Exhibition and Motivation & Awareness Stalls. The Military Martial Music enthralled and mesmerised the audience. Video clips on Kargil Vijay Diwas and poetry by children kept the audience captivated. Free Medical Camp was also organised by MH Shimla, wherein more than 200 civilians and Veterans availed the medical checkup facilities.

Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, felicitated the participants. The event was witnessed by Civil dignitaries, Central & State Govt functionaries, Veterans, School and College students, NCC Cadets and the local population. This day reminds us of the sacrifice of our brave soldiers who fought the battle of Kargil with Pakistan on the subzero heights of Kargil. On this occasion, eight Veer Naris and four Kargil Veterans were also felicitated.