Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung felicitated the 'Gallantry Awardees' and ‘Distinguished Service Medal Winners’ at a function held at Raj Niwas in the presence of Chief Secretary (GNCTD), senior officers of Govt. of Delhi and officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force.
A total of 32 awardees were presented Cash Grant Cheques, which included 6 Gallantry Awards and 26 Distinguished Service Medals. In addition, Ex-Gratia amount was given to Smt. Murti Devi, mother of Late GDR Anil Kumar (Grenadiers) who was killed on 20 November, 2000 in Operation Meghdoot. The Lt. Governor also released the Flag Day Brochure of the Rajya Sainik Board on this occasion.
Speaking at the event, the Lt. Governor said,"It is a great honour for us to felicitate awardees who have rendered distinguished service to the Nation. Their sacrifices are many and so are our debts to them".
e added, "On this occasion, we express our deepest gratitude to the Armed Forces personnel for their commitment and service to the Nation."Shri Jung also paid rich tributes to the personnel who laid down their lives while protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country. He particularly spoke about the sacrifices made by the family of Armed Forces personnel and said, "They sacrifice much more than ordinary people and we must all salute this sentiment of service to the Nation."
The Armed Forces Flag Day is observed throughout the country on 7 December; it is an occasion to honour the martyrs and men in uniform who valiantly fight at the borders, safeguarding the Nation's integrity.
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