General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), along with Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), met with the recipients of the Distinguished Service Awards and their families.

This interaction followed the Defence Investiture Ceremony-2024 (Phase-2) held on July 19, 2024, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, where the awardees were honored by the President of India.

During the meeting, General Dwivedi felicitated the awardees, acknowledging their exemplary contributions to the nation and their respective organizations.

He expressed his appreciation for their dedication and the significant impact of their service on both national security and community welfare.

This event highlighted the crucial role that recognition plays in motivating personnel and reinforcing the values of commitment and excellence within the armed forces.

The COAS’s interaction with the awardees and their families underscored the supportive community that thrives within the military, celebrating the achievements of its members in a distinguished manner.