'Most distinguished and elite regiments': Army appeals Punjab youth to join Sikh regiment amid shortfall
PTC News Desk: The Indian Army issued an appeal to the youth in Punjab to join the Sikh Regiment, underscoring regiment's exemplary performance in garnering honours and awards and asserted that its 'true strength' lies in the state's youngsters.
In the past several senior Army officers have highlighted that not enough Sikh youth are joining the regiment, resulting in manpower shortage in battalions.
“The true strength of the Regiment lies in the youth of Punjab, who proudly carry forward the warrior traditions passed down through generations. Despite certain manpower-related challenges, the Sikh Regiment continues to demonstrate high standards of performance and consistently meets the Indian Army’s elevated expectations,” said a defence spokesperson on Tuesday.
“Serving in such a renowned and prestigious regiment is a matter of great honour and privilege,” it added.
“Receiving such a large number of honours at a single time is a rare and prestigious achievement. Earlier, a similar occasion arose in January 2015, when six battalions of the Regiment were recognised for their exemplary service. These achievements further reinforce the Sikh Regiment’s legacy of valour and professional excellence,” the statement added.
The Army highlighted that the martial legacy of the Sikh Regiment was established by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind, and later reinforced and immortalised by the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. It noted that the enduring values of bravery, discipline, and sacrifice continue to motivate Sikh soldiers across generations.
The statement further said that numerous Sikh Regiment soldiers have advanced to senior positions as Junior Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Officers through their dedicated service, exemplifying outstanding leadership, professionalism, and commitment.
- With inputs from agencies
