Shillong: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Upendra Dwivedi, conferred the COAS Unit Certificate of Appreciation to ZRO Shillong in recognition of the unit’s outstanding achievements in motivating and recruiting youth from across the Northeast to serve the nation.
The award was presented during the Army Investiture Ceremony held at Jaipur on January 14–15, and was received by Brig Rajeev Kumar, DDG Rtg, and Sub Maj Milkha Singh of ZRO Shillong.
Through meticulous planning and execution of outreach activities, ZRO Shillong has motivated youth even in the remotest districts, resulting in a 64% increase in youth registrations for joining the Armed Forces.
Intake into the Armed Forces from the region has also increased by more than 100% compared to last year, reflecting heightened motivation and satisfaction among the youth of the Northeast.
ZRO Shillong, along with its six AROs strategically located at Shillong, Narangi, Jorhat, Dimapur, Silchar, and Aizawl, covering the seven Northeast states, has worked as a close-knit team to achieve this milestone.
The continued support from HQ Eastern Command, its formations, and the civil administration acted as a force multiplier in the selection of the region’s best candidates.
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Through sustained efforts and a selfless commitment to ensuring recruitment of the “Fittest for the Finest Army,” ZRO Shillong has carved a niche for itself, reinforcing that the Zone is truly “Second to None.”
