Chief of the Indian Army Presents President's Colours to Four Armoured Regiments of Indian Army

In his address at the event, General Pandey stated that the Indian mechanised forces are modern and professional and always prepared to face future challenges. He also reiterated the army's commitment to safeguarding the country from all threats. General Pandey reviewed the parade and praised the Armoured Corps for their rich legacy of valour, sacrifice, and traditions displayed in war and peace. The Armoured Corps is one of the Indian Army's premier combat arms.

The President's standard is the highest honour bestowed on a military unit by the Supreme Commander in recognition of its service to the nation. It is awarded to a relatively smaller military formation or unit that has shown exceptional service during war and peacetime.

General Pandey commended the regiments that received this award. The practice of carrying colours, standards, or guidons originated in Egypt around 5000 years ago. In the pre-independence era, Indian troops were given British colours when the British Indian armed forces performed exceptionally on the battlefield. After independence, the Indian armed forces received their insignia instead of British soldiers receiving royal insignia.

The Indian Navy was the first among the armed services to be given this honour. The event also featured a mounted parade by the four Armoured Regiments with tanks. The Armoured Division is one of the top combat units of the Indian Army, and its 67 armoured divisions currently include the President's Bodyguard, equipped with a range of tools such as Arjun MBT, T-90, and T-72 tanks.