A vibrant display of military might of the Armed Forces, Shaurya Vedanam Utsav, is being showcased for the first time in Motihari, Bihar on March 07, 2025. The two-day event unfolded with great enthusiasm as it displayed military equipment, martial arts, mass performance by military bands, combat demonstration by special forces, motorcycle, dog show and more.
The ceremony was graced by, Governor of Bihar Shri Arif Mohammed Khan; Member of Parliament and Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence Shri Radha Mohan Singh; Army Commander Central Command Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta and senior officials from the Armed Forces, central and state Governments. The occasion was further enriched by the participation of students from various schools & colleges, NCC cadets and citizens from Bihar. As part of the occasion, the Governor paid tributes to gallant soldiers who laid down their lives to defend the nation.
In his address, Shri Radha Mohan Singh expressed satisfaction that an event at such scale could be organised in Motihari and would go a long way in motivating the youth to join the Armed Forces. As part of the grand festival, the audience was treated to an exhibition featuring notable exhibits like the T-90 tank, the Indian Army's Main Battle Tank, indigenous K-9 Vajra self-propelled artillery gun, BMP vehicles and domestically produced Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) Swathi.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a flypast featuring three Su-30 fighter aircraft, two AN 32 Transport Aircraft and Chetak Helicopters. The IAF's Akash Ganga team performed a combat free fall from 8,000 feet, thrilling the spectators. The Indian Navy personnel interacted with the visitors, sharing about the three dimensional capabilities of the navy and motivating youth to join. Performances from the navy band mesmerized spectators highlighting jointmanship between the Armed Forces. A memorial honouring the sacrifice of all bravehearts of the Armed Forces was established at the site. Visitors were made aware of the courageous deeds & valour and paid tributes to these fallen soldiers. Static displays by IAF and the Navy's Models of Aircraft Carriers, Submarine & Destroyers were also featured.
The event highlighted Aatmanirbhar Bharat's tech-driven forces, with indigenously produced versions of tanks and Artillery Guns. The event, organised with meticulous precision, also included an array of informative counters and captivating military demonstrations.
A Job Fair organised by Directorate of Resettlement for veterans served as a valuable hub, offering resources, support, networking opportunities for picking up a second career. Zonal Recruiting Offices of the Indian Army connected with the youth, providing insights into career opportunities and the latest developments in military service.
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