Army chief awards appreciation certificate to ZRO Shillong

The COAS, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, conferred the COAS Unit Certificate of Appreciation to ZRO Shillong in recognition of the unit’s outstanding achievements in motivating and recruitment of youth of entire North East region to serve the Nation during the Army Investiture Ceremony held at Jaipur on 14-15 Jan 2026. The award was received by Brig Rajeev Kumar, DDG Rtg and Sub Maj Milkha Singh of ZRO Shillong.

 ZRO, Shillong through meticulous planning of outreach activities ensured motivation of youth in the remotest districts achieving 64% increase in registration of youth for joining the Armed Forces. The intake into the Armed Forces has also increased by more than 100% from last year. As a result, the motivation and satisfaction level of youth of North East States is at its peak.

 ZRO Shillong along with its Six AROs strategically located at Shillong, Narangi, Jorhat, Dimapur, Silchar and Aizawl covering the seven North East States have worked as a close knit team to achieve this milestone. The ever forthcoming support from HQ Eastern Comd and its formations and the civil administration acted as force multiplier in the quest for selecting the best. The Zone has carved a niche for itself through sustained efforts and reinforcing that the Zone is “Second to None”. This has been possible through sheer dedication and devotion and selfless approach towards ensuring recruitment of the “Fittest ones for the Finest Army”.