**Executive Summary**
This document reports on the Indian Army's celebration of Veteran's Day across military stations, culminating in an Investiture Ceremony held in Jaipur. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over commemorations, conferred awards, and reaffirmed the Army's commitment to veterans' welfare. Celebrations will continue on January 15, 2026, with the Army Day Parade in Jaipur.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Veteran's Day Celebrations:**
* Celebrated across military stations, including New Delhi, Jaipur, and others.
* Featured welfare events for Veterans, Veer Naris, and their families.
* At Jaipur Military Station, commemorations were led by General Upendra Dwivedi (COAS).
* **Investiture Ceremony:**
* COAS conferred gallantry awards, citations, and commendations.
* 10 Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 49 COAS Unit Citations were presented.
* COAS Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to 60 units, including 26 for Operation Sindoor.
* Six Veteran Achievers and three civilians were felicitated.
* **COAS Activities:**
* Attended Army Veteran's Day Lunch, interacted with Veterans and Veer Naris.
* Acknowledged veterans' contribution to the Army's legacy and the nation's security.
* Felicitated officials of the Zila Sainik Boards.
* Released 'Samman' magazine prepared by the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans.
* Reaffirmed welfare of Veterans and families of fallen as a priority.
* Underlined the Army's focus on modernization and operational readiness.
* Lauded Veterans as role models.
* **Upcoming Events:**
* Army Day Parade scheduled for 15 January 2026 at Mahal Road, Jaipur.
* Shaurya Sandhya at Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Veterans, Veer Naris, and their Families**
* **Impact:** The document highlights the Army's commitment to their welfare and acknowledges their contributions. They were honored during the celebrations and at the Investiture Ceremony.
* **Action Required:** Veterans, Veer Naris, and their families are encouraged to continue engaging with the Army and the community to strengthen national unity.
**Stakeholder: Units of the Indian Army**
* **Impact:** Units across all commands were recognized for their outstanding efforts through awards and citations.
* **Action Required:** Units should continue to uphold the courage, dedication, and exemplary service honored by the awards.
**Stakeholder: Zila Sainik Boards Officials**
* **Impact:** Their work in resolving veterans' issues was recognized and appreciated.
* **Action Required:** Continue efforts to address and resolve issues faced by veterans.
**Stakeholder: Indian Army Leadership (COAS, Directorate of Indian Army Veterans, AWWA President)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for organizing and presiding over the celebrations, acknowledging the contributions of veterans, and ensuring their welfare.
* **Action Required:** Continue to prioritize the welfare of veterans and their families and promote the Army's core values.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Army: The primary organization celebrating Veterans Day and conducting the investiture ceremony.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry overseeing the Indian Army and the events.
Veterans Day: The specific day being celebrated to honor veterans and their families.
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS): The head of the Indian Army, playing a key role in the celebrations and awards.
Jaipur: The city where the Army Investiture Ceremony was held, marking a specific location of impact.
Ministry of Defence
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATED ACROSS INDIA:
ARMY INVESTITURE CEREMONY HELD IN
JAIPUR
प्रव तथ: 14 JAN 2026 7:25PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Army celebrated Veteran’s Day across its military stations and establishments with full fervour
and enthusiasm, organising a wide array of welfare events for Veterans, Veer Naris and their families at
stations including New Delhi, Jaipur, Amritsar, Lucknow, Ranchi and Rajouri, among others. At Jaipur
Military Station, under the aegis of South Western Command, the commemorations were presided over by
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). Later in the day, the COAS also conferred
gallantry awards, COAS citations and commendations to brave soldiers and units during a separate
Investiture Ceremony.
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) attended the Army Veteran’s Day Lunch at Polo Ground, Jaipur
Military Station, where he interacted with Veterans and Veer Naris, acknowledging their immense
contribution to the Army’s legacy and the nation’s security. General Dwivedi also felicitated officials of
the Zila Sainik Boards who have worked tirelessly to resolve veterans’ issues, and released ‘Samman’
magazine prepared by the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans. Ms Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army
Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA), felicitated Veer Naris and Veer Matas on the occasion.
In his address, the COAS conveyed warm greetings to Veterans, Veer Naris and their families and paid
tribute to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. He reaffirmed that the welfare of
Veterans and the families of the fallen remains a priority and an enduring obligation of the Indian Army.
Highlighting the evolving character of warfare, he underlined the Army's continued focus on
modernisation, technology infusion and operational readiness, while retaining its core values of honour,
courage and duty. The COAS lauded Veterans as role models and lifelong ambassadors of the Army's
ethos and urged continued engagement with the youth and community to strengthen national unity,
discipline and resilience. He also expressed gratitude to the civil administration and all stakeholders for
their support in strengthening Veteran outreach and welfare initiatives.
At the Army Investiture Ceremony, the COAS presented awards. Highlights included 10 Sena Medals
(Gallantry) and 49 COAS Unit Citations, along with COAS Certificates of Appreciation awarded to 60
units (including 26 for Operation Sindoor), recognising the outstanding efforts of units across all
Commands. These accolades honoured the courage, dedication and exemplary service of personnel who
continue to serve the nation with distinction. Further recognising service beyond the battlefield, six
Veteran Achievers and three civilians were also felicitated for their distinguished contributions in support
of the Indian Army.
The celebrations will continue on 15 January 2026 with the Army Day Parade scheduled to be held at
Mahal Road, Jaipur, followed by Shaurya Sandhya at Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur, showcasing the
Indian Army's professionalism, operational preparedness and close bond with the people._____________________________________________________________
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