Indian Army Medical Institutions Receive COAS Recognition at 2026 Army Day Ceremony
During the Army Investiture Ceremony for Army Day 2026 held in Jaipur, the Artificial Limb Centre, Pune, 60 Parachute Field Hospital, and Command Hospital (Western Command) were awarded the Chief’s Appreciation.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), presented the awards to these institutions, recognizing their outstanding professional excellence, continual operational commitment, and steadfast dedication to providing soldier-centric medical care.
The medical establishments receiving the honours have consistently maintained high standards of clinical expertise, innovation, and compassion. Their services include advanced rehabilitative care and prosthetics, as well as frontline medical support in challenging operational settings. These contributions have been crucial in improving the health, recovery, and morale of both soldiers and veterans.
This recognition highlights the Indian Army’s focus on providing world-class medical services, which are essential for combat readiness and welfare, and reinforces the commitment to honouring institutions that exemplify excellence in care and service to the nation.
