The Chiefs of Staff Committee hosted a farewell Banquet on 21 Jul 2017 in honour of the Hon’ble President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. 

The Hon’ble Vice President, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, Service Chiefs and other Senior Military and Civilian officials of the Services and the Ministry of Defence attended the Banquet. 

In a simple but elegant function held at the imposing Manekshaw Centre, the Hon’ble President, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces interacted with the senior military officers. 

The Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee & Chief of Naval Staff, thanked the Hon’ble President for his sagacity & stated that he had been a source of great inspiration to all personnel of the Armed Forces.

 

The Hon’ble President, in his farewell address, extended his best wishes to all members of the Armed Forces and their families. He also paid rich tributes to the Martyrs and their families for their sacrifices to the Nation.