General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff presented the prestigious ‘President’s Colours’ to the Third Battalion of the Naga Regiment during an impressive Colour presentation parade held at Kumaon Regimental Centre, Ranikhet (Uttarakhand) on 13th October 2023.
ARMY CHIEF PRESENTS THE PRESIDENT’S COLOURS
General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff presented the prestigious ‘President’s Colours’ to the Third Battalion of the Naga Regiment during an impressive Colour presentation parade held at Kumaon Regimental Centre, Ranikhet (Uttarakhand) on 13th October 2023.
After reviewing the parade, the Army Chief appreciated the rich traditions of the Naga Regiment in all spheres of military activities to include operations, training and sports. The COAS also complimented the newly raised unit for their remarkable performance within a short period of time and conveyed his best wishes to all ranks to serve the Nation with pride.
Naga Regiment
The Naga Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It is among the youngest regiments of the Indian Army – the first battalion was raised in Ranikhet, Kumaon in 1970. The regiment recruits mainly from Nagaland, in northeast India.
Size: 3 battalions
Regimental Centre: Ranikhet, Kumaon, India
Nickname(s): The Headhunters
War Cry: Jai Durga Naga (Hail Durga Naga)
President’s Colour Award
The President’s Colour Award is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon any military unit of India. It is also known as Nishaan, which is an emblem that is worn by all unit officers on the left-hand sleeve of their uniform.
Type: Military, police decoration
Description: Highest Military Honour, awarded to military unit.
Presented by: President of India
Eligibility: Minimum 25 years of service
Established: 27 May 1951
First awarded: 27 May 1951
