Looking at his remarkable achievements, Chopra was granted the honorary commission in the Territorial Army on April 16 by the President of India Droupadi Murmu, informed the Defence Ministry.

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is now a Lt. Colonel in Territorial Army - WATCH

Defence Ministry said this order will be in effect for three years from Feb 10, 2025, to Feb 9, 2028, under Rule 33 of Territorial Army Rules, 1948. India news pakistan

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Indian women officers are finally set to serve at the Line of Control. This step comes in an attempt to make Indian army more inclusive and increase the employment opportunities of women the Indian army. These army officers are a part of the Territorial army and will serve the railway engineer regiment. What is the Indian Territorial army? What does this move mean for India? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India's Territorial Army gives women officers a nod at LoC

Indian cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni starts patrol duties in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday to discharge his responsibilities as an honorary colonel in the army, the military said.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni to pull guard duty in Kashmir as honorary colonel