Army chief presents the President's Colours to Naga Regiment

Indian Army's Naga Regiment was conferred the prestigious President’s Colours.

President’s Colours Award

• It is the highest honor that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments, or state/UT Police Forces of India.
• It is bestowed upon a military unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the nation, both in peace and in war.
• It is also known as “Rashtrapati ka Nishaan” in Hindi.
• The Indian Navy was the first Indian Armed Force to be awarded the President Colour by Dr. Rajendra Prasad on May 27, 1951.
• The flag consists of a golden border in the middle and the insignia of a respective military unit, training establishments, and police forces in the centre.
• Sometimes, it may also contain the motto, important achievements, and battle participation of those military units to which the award is bestowed.

Prelims Takeaway

• Rashtrapati ka Nishaan