New Delhi. MAR 26 (JKNS): The Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 will be held on 28 Mar 2026 at Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur. This prestigious award distribution ceremony is dedicated to honour the acts of exceptional courage, distinguished service, and unwavering commitment to duty by soldiers and units of the Indian Army.
A total of 92 awards will be conferred during the ceremony comprising of 51 individual awards and 41 awards to various units, recognising their exemplary performance across all domains including Operation Sindoor. Through this ceremony, the Indian Army not only celebrates the individual and collective achievements of its personnel but also underscores the values of loyalty, selflessness and patriotism that are integral to its mission. Honouring the brave not only acknowledges their acts but also inspires the future generations to continue the legacy of excellence in service.
The awards will be conferred by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command.
The ceremony embodies the Indian Army’s fundamental ethos of valour, dedication and selfless service to the Nation, while highlighting the professionalism and unwavering commitment of soldiers serving under Northern Command in arduous and demanding conditions.
A large number of serving military personnel, award winners and their proud family members would be attending the ceremony. (JKNS)

