The Indian Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi awarded veterans with the ‘Veteran Achievers Award’ for their contribution to nation-building, social welfare and youth empowerment post-retirement.
“Major Vijay Kumar Bhasin (Retd), a geopolitics scholar and author who represented India at GATT, is dedicated to social service, focusing on the rehabilitation of girls rescued from trafficking, cancer awareness and the welfare of 'Veer Naris' and the terminally ill,” read the official ‘X’ handle of Indian Army.
“Colonel Anurag Awasthi (Retd), a leader in the semiconductor industry and CEO of Escape Velocity Mediaworks, advises the Government on electronic system design (ESDM) policies and serves as a prominent voice in defence and critical technology sectors.”
“Naib Subedar Md Nozmul Alam (Retd), a tireless advocate for the veteran community, works closely with the Zila Sainik Board to secure pensions, medical benefits and education grants for veterans and 'Veer Naris'.”
“Naik Kalam Singh Bisht (retd), an international ultra-trail runner and founder of the Mundoli Riders Club, mentors Himalayan youth and women in adventure sports to promote discipline and a lifestyle free from addiction.”