New Delhi: The Investiture Ceremony of 51 air warriors of the Indian Air Force was held on April 26 at the Param Yudh Seva Sthal of the National War Memorial (NWM) complex in New Delhi, said the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in a statement. The ceremony began with the laying of a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the NWM by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
According to the information, 51 air warriors from three different categories – Yudh Seva Medal, VYu Sena Medal (Gallantry), VYu Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal – were selected for the Investiture Ceremony.
This was the first time that the Investiture Ceremony was held in the NWM complex. In addition to the personal guests of the awardees and senior air warriors of the Indian Air Force, tourists and onlookers also witnessed the event.