The 32nd Raising Day of 78th Battalion of CRPF was celebrated at its Zubza Head Quarters with great pomp and enthusiasm on June 1. Officers, jawans & families as well as local people participated in great numbers.
Marking the occasion, a variety of programmes had started from May 30 till June 1 under the unit commandant, Neeraj Yadav. The Raising Day celebrations on 1 began with paying floral
tributes to the brave martyrs of the force who had sacrificed their lives in the line of duty for the cause of Mother India. Wreaths were laid by officers and men at the Jai Jawan Memorial structure at Unit HQ, which was followed by a ceremonial guard of honour and hoisting of CRPF Flag at the Unit Quarter Guard.
As part of its programme, saplings were planted in the camp area by commandant and senior officers to augment the already existing beautiful and awesome lush green landscape of Unit HQ. Three ‘Bambusa’ Restaurants constructed at Unit HQ with the expertise of local people, especially made for the pastime of jawans as well as for local people visiting unit canteen, were inaugurated by the chief guest, Niketu Eralu, social activist and renowned writer and resident of Zubza.
Earlier, as part of the celebrations, an Inter-Coy volley ball/basket ball/ badminton tournaments were organized at Unit HQ on May 30. A special Sainik Sammelan was addressed by the unit commandant on May 31, wherein all officers and jawans were briefed about the significance of the Raising Day and the glorious history of CRPF in general and 78 Bn in particular.
A presentation highlighting the major achievements of the unit, list of medal recipients & martyrs of the unit, prepared by the unit commandant, was screened for information of men.
The celebrations culminated in a colourful gala event called “The Sangeeth Sandhya” (The Musical Night)/Cultural Programme presented by the men of 78 Bn.
Prizes were distributed to all participants in cultural programme and trophies were also presented to winners of various inter zone/inter sector/inter-range/inter battalion/inter coy sports competitions. A special prize was also presented to ‘F’ Coy of 78 Bn which was adjudged the best Coy of the Battalion.
Unit Commandant Neeraj Yadav delivered vote of thanks, wherein he thanked everyone for their active involvement and support rendered in all the events.