Veteran Achievers Award: Recognising Contributions, Rewarding Excellence #GeneralUpendraDwivedi#, #COAS# honoured three esteemed #Veterans#, Colonel Harjit Singh Ahuja (Retd), Colonel Vijay Kumar Seth (Retd) and Sepoy Harjinder Singh with the 'Veteran Achievers Award' during his visit to #Chandimandir# on 29 March 2025. Colonel Harjit Singh Ahuja (Retd) in last six yrs has become an inspiration for the younger generation in social service. He is a regular blood donor in tri-city and has motivated about 125 members of the community to become blood donors. His association with NGO 'PRABH ASRA' a Disabled Caretaker Social Service in Kurali form 2006-2012 has looked after over 2500 street dwellers with mental & physical health issues. Colonel Vijay Kumar Seth (Retd) has dedicated the past 16 years to selfless service to humanity. He has been a driving force behind ITI-level training programs for over 800 children of veterans, facilitated through the Haryana Government-sponsored NGO, ‘Sainik Parivar Bhawan’. Additionally, since 2017, he has contributed to ‘Baikunt Dham’ in Panchkula, a charitable organisation that ensures dignified last rites for the underprivileged in coordination with the local municipality. Sepoy Harjinder Singh (Retd), a Kargil war veteran, was discharged from the army in 2003 on medical grounds. On 10 February 2025, while on leave, he rescued five people trapped in a vehicle submerged in a canal, despite a rod in his leg from his injury. Previously, he had saved a girl from drowning in 2008, earning him a bravery award from the Civil Administration. His actions reflect his remarkable courage and dedication to helping others. ‘Service is a Lifelong Journey; Building a Stronger, United #India#.’ #RespectAndRecognition# #Veterans# #IndianArmy# @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @westerncomd_IA @DIAV20