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Honouring the Real Heroes
The 75th anniversary of India’s independence was celebrated with pomp and gaiety by the Sabha in the presence of the members of the Indian Army from the command area of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa and their families. Lt. Gen. H. S. Kahlon, SM, General Officer Commanding (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa) presided over the function and Shri. Umesh Revankar, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. was the Principal Guest of Honour. The Sabha felicitated 25 Martyrs Families of men who gave the supreme sacrifice of their life in the cause of the nation. The Sabha also felicitated 75 war veterans from Apshinge Military Village, Satara on the occasion. The Sabha also conferred the Sri Shanmukha Shaurya Ratna Award on Apshinge Military village. The award carried a prize money of Rs. 5,00,000/-. The families of the following martyrs were honoured on the occasion:

Havildar Rakesh Krishna Ningure

Rakesh Krishnat Ningure, resident of Kolhapur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 18t h December 2007 as part of 105 Engineer Regiment. During service, he was deployed in various field locations along the Eastern borders in Assam, in an insurgency affected location. Further, the Non Commission Officer (NCO) served with the unit along the Northern borders in ‘Leh’ (High Altitude Area) and was involved in meticulous execution of Projects along LAC (India China Border) with bravery and Commitment. Considering his enterprise and aptitude, he was redeployed in Assam for ‘Operation Rhino’ as member of Quick Reaction Team (QRT) with the responsibility of security against insurgent threats. For his good work, the NCO was nominated for United Nations Mission in South Sudan. On 21st January 2022 while on duty, the NCO made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.

Sapper Mane Pradip Sanjay

No 15597584M Sapper Mane Pradip Sanjay, resident of Thane was enrolled in the Indian Army on 27th March 2019 as part of Bengal Engineer Group, Kirkee, Pune and was posted to 269 Engineer Regiment. During service, he was deployed along the harsh environment and terrains along the northern borders in Counter Insurgency environment at locations such as Jammu & Kashmir. He was active and quick in learning the basics of Counter Insurgency operations and quickly grasped all procedures, drills and procedures being followed. He was an active sportsman and a dedicated soldier who completed the tasks assigned to him diligently and in a responsible manner. While on active duty on 25th February 2022, the valiant soldier made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.

Havildar Baria Tulsibhai Raijibhai

No 4575163W Havildar Baria Tulsibhai Raijibhai, resident of Chhotaudepur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 2nd February 2002 in 21 MAHAR Regiment. During his service career he served in various inhospitable and difficult locations along the Northern as well as Eastern borders to include the Counter insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and twice in North East. While deployed in hard field and high altitude area in Jammu and Kashmir during active duty he made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation as per the highest values and traditions of the Army.

Subedar Doiphode Laxman Santu

Number JC-385839Y Subedar Doiphode Laxman Santu, resident of Pune was enrolled in Indian Army in 1995 in Corps of Signals. During his service, he served in various difficult and inhospitable terrain and weather along the Northern, Western as well as Eastern Borders in Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, Punjab and Rajasthan. He was deployed in an operational task in forward location of Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh to stabilize communication link for the detachment and augment operational preparedness under OP SNOW LEOPARD along Northern Borders. During this operation he died.

Havildar Bhadoria Kuldip Suresh Singh

No 15613716F Havildar Bhadoria Kuldip Suresh Singh, resident of Ahmedabad was enrolled in the Indian Army on 25th September 2000 in 12 GUARDS. During his service in the Army, he served with distinction in various operational and difficult locations along the Northern borders in Jammu & Kashmir, Leh and Srinagar. While he was posted with his unit, 12 GUARDS sacrificed his life defending the nation.

Sepoy Chaudhary Bhalabhai Naranbhai

No 21014292K Sepoy Chaudhary Bhalabhai Naranbhai, resident of Banaskanatha was enrolled in the Indian Army on 14th September 2018 in 154 Filed Regiment. He served along the Eastern borders in the difficult and inhospitable terrain of the high altitude locations of Sikkim. While on duty on 29th October 2021, the brave soldier made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation as per the highest values and ethos of the Army

Subedar Suryawanshi Pramod Narayanrao

JC - 281391X Subedar Suryawanshi Pramod Narayanrao, resident of Latur was enrolled in the Indian Army in 1994 in 216 Medium Regiment. During his years in the Army, he served in various inhospitable locations and weather along the Northern and Eastern Borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh. In Operation RAKSHAK, he was deployed at a high altitude Observation Post, Teg which is a forward post along the Line of Control in Dawar, Gurez Sector, as Artillery Observation Post Officer. During this active deployment he made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

Lance Naik Miraje Kuldeep Ashok

No 1015121W Lance Naik Miraje Kuldeep Ashok, resident of Kolhapur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 25th March 2010 in 109 TA (Territorial Army) Battalion. During his years in the Army, he served in various harsh field locations along the Northern as well as Eastern borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Assam. While on duty on 3rd November 2021, he made the supreme sacrifice of his life as per the finest traditions of the Army.

Sepoy Kumbhar Sorabha Sunil

No 22056237L Sepoy Kumbhar Sorabha Sunil, resident of Kolhapur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 10th October 2020 in Army Medical Corps. He was efficient, a quick learner, enthusiastic, and earnest soldier. While on duty on 11th November 2021 he lost his life.


Havildar Radhav Arun Kumar Singh

No 14677948L Havildar Radhav Arun Kumar Singh, resident of Ahmedabad was enrolled in the Indian Army on 1st February 2005 in Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. During his years in the Army, he served in difficult locations and harsh weather along the Northern as well as Eastern borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Tenga.While on duty on 29th November 2021, he made the supreme sacrifice of his life in the service of the nation.

Lance Naik Chahan Dilipsinh Raijibhai

No 15422733Y Lance Naik Chahan Dilipsinh Raijibhai, resident of Kheda was enrolled in the Indian Army on 17th March 2005 in Army Medical Corps. During his years in the Army, he served in various difficult and remote locations along the Northern as well as Eastern borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh. In the line of duty on 18th December 2021, he made the supreme sacrifice of his life.

Sepoy Rabari Lalabhai Hirabhai

No 14864326P Sepoy Rabari Lalabhai Hirabhai, resident of Patan was enrolled in the Indian Army on 18th December 2012 in Army Service Corps. During his years in the Army, he served in various inhospitable and harsh terrains and weather in various locations along the Northern as well as Eastern borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Manipur. While on duty on 29th October 2021, he made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.

Patil Manohar Mahadev

No 15238927F Gnr (DMT) Patil Manohar Mahadev, resident of Kolhapur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 20th September 2015 in 299 Med Regt. During his years in the Army, he served in various inhospitable and difficult locations under harsh weather conditions. Late Gnr (DMT) Patil Manohar Mahadav was a fine, loyal and disciplined soldier and an outstanding sportsperson. On 5th April 2020 while on duty and training, he lost his life. During service, he participated in various games/sports events such as X-Country and Kabaddi at various levels.

Lance Naik Giramkar Vikas Ratilal

No 2805474H Lance Naik Giramkar Vikas Ratilal, resident of Pune was enrolled in the Indian Army on 25th November 2003 in 9 MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY. During his years in the Army he served in various harsh field locations and inhospitable terrains and weather along the northern as well as Eastern borders in Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim and Assam. While on duty on 9th December 2021, he made the supreme sacrifice of his life.

Sepoy Landge Ganpati Suresh

No 4587389N Sepoy Landge Ganpati Suresh, resident of Latur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 18th December 2013 in 6 MAHAR. During his years in the Army, he served in various remote and inhospitable terrains with harsh weather along the Northern border in Jammu & Kashmir, Siachen Glacier and Ladakh. He was deployed at Chumathang (High Altitude Area) in Leh, and made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation while performing operational duty at High Altitude Area on 6th May 2020.

Sepoy Rathod Bhaveshbhai Dhirubhai

No. 2816576P Sepoy Rathod Bhaveshbhai Dhirubhai, resident of Surendranagar was enrolled in the Indian Army on 20th March 2016 in 23 MARATHA LI. During his years in the Army, he served in various challenging locations along the Northern as well as Eastern borders such as Jammu & Kashmir and Assam. While on sentry duty in Counter Insurgency Operations Area, he made the supreme sacrifice on 6th June 2019.

Naik Lobhe Nagnath Abhang

No 15580517L Naik Lobhe Nagnath Abhang, resident of Latur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 25th March 2008 in Bombay Engineer Group and Centre, Kirkee, Pune. During his years in the Army, he served in various difficult terrains and inhospitable weather along the Northern, Western as well as Eastern borders in Jammu & Kashmir, Siachen Glacier, Sikkim and Rajasthan. On 20th December 2020, he died while on duty in the forward area where operational tasks were undertaken.

Lance Naik Dodiya Dilipsinh Virsangbhai

No. 15222182P Lance Naik Dodiya Dilipsinh Virsangbhai, resident of Bhavnagar was enrolled in the Indian Army on 9th September 2009 in Artillery Regiment (621 SATA Battery). During his years in the Army, he served along the Northern, Western as well as Eastern borders in Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim and Rajasthan. During Operation Rakshak he made the supreme sacrifice on 10th July 2019 while on duty.

Naik Bainath Bhagwan Rao Kendre

No. 13690507Y Naik Bainath Bhagwan Rao Kendre, resident of Latur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 5th October 1988 in 11 Guards. During his years in the Army, he served in multiple challenging locations along the Northern as well as Eastern borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Assam. While on duty, on 23rd May 2020, he sacrificed his life defending the nation.

Sapper Deshmukh Shyamrao

No. 1580272 Sapper Deshmukh Shyamrao, resident of Akola was enrolled in the Indian Army on 18th March 2008 in Bombay Engineers Group, Kirkee. During his service in the Army, he has served in various harsh field locations along the Northern and Western borders in Srinagar, Siachen Glacier and Rajasthan. While on duty he made the supreme sacrifice on 17th April 2016.

Craft Man Katekhaye Preshant

No. 14682250 Craft Man Katekhaye Preshant, resident of Nagpur was enrolled in the Indian Army on 29th September 2005 in Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. During his service in the Army, he was deployed in numerous harsh locations and terrain along the Northern and Western borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan. While on duty on 31st January 2014, he never returned making the supreme sacrifice for the nation.

Havildar Rajendra Jagdale

No. 15572290N Havildar Rajendra Jagdale, resident of Pune was enrolled in the Indian Army on 27th January 2003 in 107 Engineer Regiment. During his service in the Army, he served in various inhospitable field locations along the Eastern and Western borders in Assam, Rajasthan and Manipur. He died in the line of duty in OP Rhino on 3rd January 2019.


Havildar Shinde Mahadev Vishwas

No. 15130295X Havildar Shinde Mahadev Vishwas, resident of Mumbai was enrolled in the Indian Army on 24th October 1996 in Regiment of Artillery and served 17 Parachute Field Regiment. During his years in the Army, he served in multiple harsh terrain and locations along the Northern and Eastern borders including Jammu & Kashmir and Assam. For an apt recognition of the superior results of all tasks allotted to him he was also nominated for United Nations Mission in Congo. While on active duty on 20th July 2012, he breathed his last, defending the nation.

Havildar Deshmukh Vinod Sahebrao

No 2791540H Havildar Deshmukh Vinod Sahebrao, resident of Thane was enrolled in the Indian Army on 29th October 1994 in 26 MARATHA LI. During his service in the Army, he served in diverse inhospitable locations, terrain and weather along the Northern border including Jammu & Kashmir and Siachen Glacier. On 26th December 2008 he made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.

Havildar Zala Ghanshyamsinh

No 740350 Havidlar Zala Ghanshyamsinh, resident of Surendranagar was enrolled in the Indian Army on 3rd February 1979 in 19 GRENADIER Regiment. During his service in the Army, he served in various difficult locations and harsh terrain coupled with inhospitable weather conditions along the Northern, Eastern and Western borders in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and Rajasthan. He also served in Sri Lanka. On 19th October 1995 while on duty, he made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.

Apshinge Military Village, Satara District, Maharashtra
Apshinge village in Satara District has a population of about 3000. The 350 families that reside in the village have atleast one serving member in the armed forces. 46 soldiers from this village sacrificed their lives during World War I. In recognition of their services, the British Government built a Vijay Sthamb in the centre of the village. Several men from the village had sacrificed their lives during the Indo-China war of 1962 and the two wars with Pakistan in 1965 and 1971. The children of the village are encouraged from an early age to pursue careers in the armed forces and are trained accordingly. In recognition of this unique contribution of the village, the Sabha conferred the Sri Shanmukha Shaurya Ratna Award 2022 on Apshinge Village. 75 war veterans from the village were honoured on the occasion. The award carried a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakhs, a citation and mementos.

The Sabha jointly with the South Indian Education Society implemented the project to have a Learning Centre and Gymnasium in the village. To enable the youth of the village to meet the exacting standards of the Indian Army for recruitment under the Agneepath Scheme. It was also decided to enable the youth from the neighbouring villages in the district to avail of the facility. This project was started on 19.11.2022 and in a record time of 3 months and 21 days was completed on 9th March 2023. M/s. Vascon Engineers Ltd. were the Hon. Architects and consultants for the project. The total civil cost was Rs. 56,90,345/- which was paid by the Sabha from the various donations and CSR contributions received for the project. Global Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. contributed Rs. 25,00,000/- for the project.

The South Indian Education Society (SIES) funded the cost of the various gym equipments, furniture and fittings of the Learning Centre, twenty desktops and a printer and a smart board. It would also provide progressively the various softwares as teaching aids pertaining to the Armed forces. This is a very significant initiative that would enable a large number of rural youth to join the Indian Army in the years ahead. Brig. (Retd.) Mohan Nikam and the ex-servicemen of the village who had constituted into themselves into an NGO were entrusted the task of running the Learning Centre and the Gymnasium.
 

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