Four battalions of the Army’s Mechanised Infantry were on November 27, 2024 presented President’s Colours by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi during a ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School, Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra.
- The President’s Colours were awarded to the 26th and 27th Battalions of Mechanised Infantry Regiment and 20th and 22nd Battalions of Brigade of The Guards.
- Since its inception in 1979, the Mechanised Infantry has distinguished itself as a modern and professional force within the Army, demonstrating exceptional courage, discipline, and operational proficiency in key operations such as Operation Pawan, Operation Vijay, Operation Rakshak and Operation Snow Leopard as well as in United Nations peacekeeping missions.
- The Colours, a ceremonial flag bearing the unit’s insignia and motto, are presented to units upon completing specified meritorious service to recognise their contributions in operations and peacetime.
