STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024 was celebrated across the country today to pay tribute to the bravery and valor of the Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country during the Kargil War in 1999. The day commemorates the victory of Operation Vijay, which was a significant military victory over Pakistan during the Kargil War in 1999.
To commemorate this day of National Importance in Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), organized various functions across its Northern Region-II. At its Leh Substation Executive Director Northern Region-II, Rajesh Kumar along with Senior officers and employees participated in this program. Homage was paid to Indian soldiers’ staunch bravery and sacrifices during the intense three-month-long war. Dorjay a security staff recalled how motivated he felt when he was ordered to march towards forward post, despite losing his fellow soldiers he kept on marching and helped army in capturing the post. Another security guard Tashi who was deployed as porter for maintaining essential supplies, played his important role in victory of India. Anil Sharma , Chief General Manager(I/C) Pang-Kaithal Project, Arindam Chakraborty, CGM(Projects) NR-II, Sangeeta Kumar, Patron Shrishti Mahila Samiti, Northern Region-II and Senior officers were present on this occasion. Rajesh Kumar highlighted the role of Indian Armed forces in making our lives comfortable. He emphasized that Kargil war was one of the difficult wars that India has fought and victory in this war is of great significance for all Indians. Similar Functions were organized in other establishments also including Regional Head Quarters, Jammu where General Manager(HR), Vinod P Baxla, felicitated the Kargil War Heroes rendering their services in the present Security Contract.