On 30 September 2025, the Military Nursing Service (MNS) marked its Centenary Year with a ceremony at the Manekshaw Centre. General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), graced the occasion and inaugurated the Scientific Session.
The CDS highlighted the indispensable role of the MNS in various missions and felicitated former Additional Director Generals and senior veterans. The All Women Mountaineering Expedition, "The Arohinis," was flagged-in, celebrating their scaling of Peak 6120m in Yabat Tokpo Valley, Ladakh, which was named “Mt Lamo.” The expedition was led by 11 MNS officers.
The Scientific Programme, themed “Self-Compassion: Care of Caregivers”, is aligned with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Swasth Nari – Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, and featured deliberations by officers, veterans, and academicians. The official MNS song was released.
The event concluded with the evaluation of scientific papers and posters. Attendees included Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Surg VAdm Arti Sarin and the Director Generals Medical Services of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, among other dignitaries. The Release ID is 2173302. This information was posted on 30 September 2025 at 7:38PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Military Nursing Service (MNS): The primary subject of the document, celebrating its centenary and highlighting its role within the Indian Armed Forces.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): Key individual who inaugurated the Scientific Session and highlighted the role of MNS.
All Women Mountaineering Expedition, “The Arohinis”: An expedition flagged-in during the celebrations, symbolizing strength and resilience, and representing the MNS.
Swasth Nari – Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan: A vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aligned with the Scientific Programme theme.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of Defence Staff Inaugurates Centenary
Celebrations of Military Nursing Service
MNS Marks 100 Years of Service with Historic All-
Women Mountaineering Expedition and Scientific
Programme
Posted On: 30 SEP 2025 7:38PM by PIB Delhi
The Military Nursing Service (MNS) marked its Centenary Year on 30 September 2025 with a dignified
ceremony at the Manekshaw Centre, celebrating 100 years of dedicated service, compassion, and commitment
to the Indian Armed Forces and the Nation. General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), graced the
occasion and inaugurated the Scientific Session.
In his address, the CDS highlighted the indispensable role of the MNS in wars, peacekeeping missions,
humanitarian relief, and contemporary healthcare challenges. He felicitated former Additional Director
Generals and senior veterans, acknowledging their decades of dedicated and compassionate service to the
Nation.
The CDS also flagged-in the All Women Mountaineering Expedition, “The Arohinis,” which recently
achieved a historic feat by scaling Peak 6120m in Yabat Tokpo Valley, Ladakh. In keeping with local
traditions, the peak was named “Mt Lamo,” symbolising strength and resilience. The expedition, led by 11
MNS officers, conquered a peak that had remained unclimbed for centuries.
The centenary Scientific Programme, themed “Self-Compassion: Care of Caregivers”, is aligned with Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Swasth Nari – Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan. Serving officers, veterans,
and academicians deliberated on advancing military nursing practices through innovation, ergonomics,
technology, and compassionate care.
A highlight of the celebrations was the release of the official MNS song, capturing the Service’s traditions,
spirit, and professional pride. The song will be rendered at ceremonial and official events, serving as a
unifying symbol for MNS officers entering their second century of service.
The event concluded with the evaluation of scientific papers and posters, reinforcing the ethos of inquiry,
research, and innovation that defines the Military Nursing Service. The ceremony was attended by senior
officers, including the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Surg VAdm Arti Sarin and the
Director Generals Medical Services of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, among other dignitaries.
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(Release ID: 2173302)