The Eastern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 was held on 10 February 2026 at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, honoring exemplary service and bravery in the Indian Army. Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, presided over the event, presenting 37 awards that included 19 Sena Medals (Gallantry), 07 Sena Medals (Distinguished), 02 Yudh Seva Medals, 01 Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal, 07 Vishisht Seva Medals, and 01 Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, acknowledging outstanding acts of valor and leadership.
Additionally, 49 units, along with Army Public School, Kolkata, received the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command Unit Appreciation, for their professionalism and operational excellence. The ceremony was attended by senior officers from the Indian Defence Forces and families of the awardees, including Veer Naris, representing the nation’s respect and gratitude for its soldiers.
In his address, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief praised the awardees for their dedicated service and urged all ranks to maintain the esteemed traditions and values of the Indian Army. Leading up to the investiture, a cultural program titled “Shaurya Sandhya” was conducted on 09 February 2026, celebrating India’s cultural heritage and the spirit of valor and sacrifice.
