Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Youth Honors 1999 War Heroes
On July 25, 2023, around 250 young people who want to join the defence forces in Lucknow visited the Smritika War Memorial to pay their respects to the soldiers who fought in the 1999 war.
They saw a light and sound show about the war and visited a realistic battlefield bunker.
This event made them feel proud and inspired them to serve their country.
At the same time, a parade was held at the Officers Training College in Lucknow to celebrate the end of a training course for 127 officers, including some from other countries.
Captain Shivam Agarwal and Captain Sahil Thakur received special awards for their excellent performance.
Around 250 defence forces aspirants paid homage at Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
A light and sound show and a visit to a realistic battlefield bunker inspired a deeper appreciation of the soldiers' commitment and hardships.
The event ignited a renewed spirit of patriotism and national pride among the youth.
A course-ending parade was held at the Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps Centre and College, Lucknow, for 127 officers, including five from friendly foreign countries.
Captain Shivam Agarwal and Captain Sahil Thakur were awarded for their outstanding performance in the training course.
- Who
- Defence forces aspirants, officers, and their families
- What
- Kargil Vijay Diwas commemoration and course-ending parade
- When
- July 25, 2023
- Where
- Lucknow Cantonment, India
- Why
- To honor the bravehearts of the 1999 war and conclude military training
Patriotism and Remembrance
Military Training and Recognition
Commemoration of Kargil Vijay Diwas
Patriotism and Remembrance
A tribute to the bravehearts of the 1999 war, inspiring patriotism and national pride among the youth.
Military Training and Recognition
A significant event marking the culmination of Operation Vijay and the successful conclusion of military training.
- Date
- July 25, 2023
- Location
- Lucknow Cantonment, India
- Event
- Kargil Vijay Diwas
- Participants
- 250 defence forces aspirants, 127 officers (including 5 from friendly foreign countries and 37 lady officers)
- Key Figures
- Major General Kanwarjit Singh, Captain Shivam Agarwal, Captain Sahil Thakur
- Awards
- Commandant’s Rolling Trophy, Major Laishram Jyotin Singh, Ashok Chakra Memorial Trophy