NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today attended the solemn and prestigious Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-1), held to honor the nation’s armed forces and security personnel for their exceptional acts of valor and dedicated service.
During the ceremony, Gallantry Awards were formally conferred upon brave personnel who displayed extraordinary bravery, tactical brilliance, and selflessness in the line of duty, often facing hostile conditions to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty.
Ceremony Summary
Event: Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-1)
Date: June 09, 2026
Key Dignitary: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Core Focus: Conferral of Gallantry Awards to armed forces and security personnel.
National Tribute: Recognizing acts of conspicuous bravery, ultimate sacrifice, and exceptional devotion to duty.
Saluting Unmatched Courage and Sacrifice
The Defence Investiture Ceremony stands as one of the country’s most revered military traditions, honoring personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary units. The phase-1 ceremony showcased stories of supreme tactical grit, where individual officers and jawans put the nation before self during high-stakes counter-insurgency operations, border defense missions, and critical strategic deployments.
Prime Minister Modi interacted with the awardees and their families, expressing deep gratitude on behalf of a grateful nation for their unwavering vigilance and sacrifice.
“Proud of Their Courage” — Prime Minister’s Tribute
Following the ceremony, the Prime Minister took to social media platform X to express his profound pride and pay rich tributes to the decorated heroes.
“Attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-1) where Gallantry Awards were conferred upon our brave personnel. We are proud of their extraordinary courage, commitment and selfless service to the nation.” — Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The investiture ceremony underscores the government’s continued focus on boosting morale across the ranks of the Indian Armed Forces, honoring the legacy of veteran heroes while setting an elite benchmark of national service for future generations of soldiers.
