Hoshiarpur /01 Mar/Daljeet Ajnoha : The Indian Army’s Vajra Corps marked it’s 76th Raising Day on 01 March 2026, commemorating over seven decades of distinguished service to the Nation. Raised in 1950, it was the first Indian Army Corps to be raised post Independence.
Over the years, the Corps has played a pivotal role along the Western Front earning distinction in the 1965 and 1971 Wars, including the historic Victories of Dograi, Barki & Khem Karan. The Corps has also consistently demonstrated Operational Excellence and Steadfast Commitment to National Security, including high level of all round excellence and support displayed by the troops of Vajra Corps during OP SINDOOR & OP RAHAT and in conduct of multiferous outreach activities binding the Military with the Civil Administration, Veterans, families and the Civil Society of this vital border state, Punjab.
Awarded 25 Battle Honours, 04 Honour Titles and 38 Theatre Honours, Vajra Corps proudly upholds the legacy as the ‘Defenders of Punjab’ as it enters 76th year of dedicated service to the Nation.
