On October 3, 2025, the Military Nursing Service (MNS) Officers marked their 100th Raising Day at the Military Hospital (MH) in Dehradun, celebrating a century of dedicated service, compassion, and commitment towards the healthcare of soldiers, veterans, and their families. This milestone is a testament to the integral role MNS has played within the Indian Armed Forces, highlighting its legacy of excellence in military healthcare.
The ceremony was graced by distinguished military leaders and dignitaries, including Maj Gen M.S. Gill, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Uttarakhand Sub Area (UKSA), who served as the chief guest. He was accompanied by Maj Gen Rohan Anand, SM, Additional Director General, Group Headquarters NCC, Brig Ram Singh Thapa, Deputy GOC, UKSA, Brig Parikshit Singh, Commandant of MH Dehradun, and numerous senior officers and esteemed guests from both the armed forces and the medical community.
The event commenced with a ceremonial address that traced the MNS’s remarkable journey since its founding in 1925. Over the last century, MNS Officers have been pivotal in providing medical care during peace and wartime, helping to advance military medicine, respond to disasters, and partake in humanitarian missions both nationally and internationally.
In his address, Maj Gen M.S. Gill praised the Nursing Officers for their exceptional contributions, highlighting their unwavering commitment and professionalism. He referred to the MNS Officers as the “backbone of medical services” within the armed forces, noting their critical roles in field hospitals, counter-insurgency operations, and peacekeeping missions while upholding the highest standards of medical ethics.
The GOC also remarked on the significant impact of MNS personnel’s selfless service on the morale of troops and their families, emphasizing how this contributes to operational readiness and national security. He expressed heartfelt gratitude for their sacrifices and persistent efforts, often made in challenging conditions and remote locations.
The Military Nursing Service has experienced considerable evolution since its inception, transforming from a small group of nurses into a highly trained professional force equipped with advanced medical expertise and field experience. MNS Officers have consistently stood at the forefront during wars, pandemics, and humanitarian crises, embodying courage, resilience, and care under pressure.
As the organization steps into its second century, the celebrations at MH Dehradun served not only as a tribute to its illustrious past but also reinforced its ongoing mission to deliver excellence in military healthcare while continuing to serve the nation with honor and dedication.
