Shimla, July 25: Headquarters Army Training Command in Shimla will celebrate 'Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav' at The Ridge on July 24-25 to commemorate 25 years of the Kargil victory. "Headquarter Army Training Command, Shimla, is celebrating 'Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav' at The Ridge, Shimla, on 24-25 July 2024, to commemorate 25 years of the Kargil victory," as per a press release from the PRO (Defence) Chandigarh.

A multitude of events are being conducted to honour the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in Operation Vijay. Motivational talks are also being conducted in schools at Shimla by Gallantry Award winners. The aim is to make our young generation aware of the importance of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' and recount the brave actions of the Indian Armed Forces. Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024 Date in India: Know History and Significance of The Historic Day When India Conquered Over Pakistan in the Kargil War.

"A first-of-its-kind event in Shimla in recent times, the events being organised include Army Weapons and Equipment Display, free Medical Camp, 'Know Your Army' Exhibition, Motivation & Awareness Stalls, Poetry on Kargil Diwas by school children, pipe & symphony band and Cultural & Musical presentation at Multipurpose Hall, Gaiety Theatre. In addition, various stalls are being established, including information on joining the Indian Army," as per the release. Every year, July 26 is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the victory of Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in the Kargil War. Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Women of Indian Armed Forces To Lead Motorbike Rally from Leh to Kargil.

The Kargil War began on May 3, 1999, in the Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir, India and concluded on July 26, 1999, with a resounding victory of the Indian Armed Forces. "Army Training Command has planned to conduct various events to make the civil population relive the undaunted bravery and courage of Indian soldiers. The event is open to general public, as per the release. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ladakh's Drass on July 26 to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

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