The Indian Army has given the honorary title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. Neeraj has been given this honor for his exceptional contribution to the sport and his commitment to the nation. The Ministry of Defense announced this on Wednesday, 14 May. According to the statement, this appointment is effective from 16 April. Neeraj Chopra was earlier in the rank of Subedar in the Indian Army. He was made Subedar in 2018. Neeraj joined the Indian Army as Naib Subedar in 2016. Before Neeraj Chopra, players like former Indian captain MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev and Abhinav Bindra have been given honorary titles in the Territorial Army. Neeraj will participate in the Doha Diamond League on May 16
Neeraj Chopra will participate in the Doha Diamond League on Friday, May 16. Neeraj finished second last season by throwing 88.36 meters javelin. He became the champion in 2023 with a score of 88.67 meters. Apart from Neeraj, javelin thrower Kishore Jena, middle distance runner Gulveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary will also participate. Neeraj has won two consecutive Olympic medals
Neeraj Chopra is the world’s number-2 javelin thrower. He has won medals for India in two consecutive Olympic Games. Neeraj won silver in the Paris Olympics and gold in the Tokyo Olympics. Apart from this, he has won gold medals for India in world class tournaments like World Championship, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Territorial Army is a paramilitary force
Territorial Army is a paramilitary force. It is called the second line of defense. It has worked in many major operations in the country. It remains ready to help the front line soldiers on the war front by becoming their shadow right behind them. Currently it has 50 thousand members, who are in 65 departmental units (like Railways, IOC) and non-departmental infantry and engineer battalions. Their training is like that of the army. Know about the Territorial Army in 5 questions… 1. When did the Territorial Army come into existence?
It started on 18 August 1948 with 11 units. On 9 October 1949, the country’s first Governor General C. Rajagopalachari started its headquarters. That is why Territorial Army Day is celebrated on 9 October. After independence, units like Infantry, Engineering, Signal were formed in it. It is a part-time additional force, which does non-combat work. 2. Who gets recruited in it?
Youngsters who are doing jobs or business in any field can also join the Territorial Army on a part-time basis. Youngsters who are unable to join the army due to some reason or such retired military personnel, who want to serve the country by staying in the army, get preference in recruitment. The Territorial Army keeps taking out recruitment for it from time to time through its website and Staff Selection Commission. 3. How is recruitment done in it?
Recruitment is done through written examination. Ex-servicemen are exempted from the exam. Minimum age for recruitment is 18 and maximum 42 years. Graduation, physical and mental fitness is a must. 4. How long can one work?
At least 7 years. Like the army, people get promoted and get commissioned. Such people also get pension after 20 years of physical service. There are posts of Junior Commissioned Officer, Non Commissioned Officer, other personnel. Leave encashment, LTA are also given. Salary is from Rs. 16 thousand to Rs. 63 thousand per month. 5. How is their training done?
A little different from regular army soldiers. Initially, 6 months of pre-commissioned training. Then every year there is a two-month training camp. This is mandatory. Salary is also given during this period. Also 3 months of post commissioning training in the first two years of appointment. ——————————————————– Read this news related to Territorial Army also… Government orders army to activate Territorial Army. Amidst tension with Pakistan, the central government has ordered the army to activate the Territorial Army. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi can call any military officer or soldier of the Territorial Army for the help of the army under Rule 33 of the Territorial Army Rules 1948. Read full news
