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SKM/GOV/PR/2014/83
Press release
Rajbhavan: Gangtok
Date - 23/12/2024
Newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) Major General M of 17 Mountain Division (Black Cat Division) at Rajbhavan today. S. Outgoing GOC Major General Amit Kabatial (SM**) of Rathore (SM, VSM) & Black Cat Division paid courtesy visit to Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim Mr. Om Prakash Mathur.
During the meeting, the work progress of the under construction inspiration site was discussed in the memory of soldiers martyred in the floods in Teesta river in 2023 In this link, Hon'ble Governor mentioned the incredible contribution of Rajasthan Major General Sagat Singh in the 1967 India-China War in Nathula Darre and also discussed the topic related to the development of the place.
Hon'ble Governor had special discussion on the programs that Sikkim is going to organize on the occasion of its 50th foundation day. Sikkim has entered its 50th foundation day, and it is planned to grandly celebrate this important occasion.
Finally, Hon'ble Governor newly appointed GOC Major General M. S. Wish Rathore all the best for his successful and fruitful tenure. Also expressing gratitude to the outgoing GOC Major General Amit Kabatial, who showed service and dedication towards the security of the nation during his 18-month tenure in Sikkim, expressed his heartfelt wishes for the upcoming tenure.
SKM/GOV/PR/2024/83
RAJ BHAVAN
DATE- 23.12.2024
Newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 17 Mountain Division, Major General M S Rathore called on the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur at Raj Bhavan today.He was accompanied by his predecessor Major General Amit Kabtiyal.
During the courtesy call on, the Hon’ble Governor was briefed about the progress work of the Prerna Sthal, which is being constructed in remembrance of the soldiers killed in the October 2023 Teesta flood and discussed development initiatives for the aforementioned site by Raj Bhavan Sikkim.
The Hon'ble Governor also highlighted the remarkable contributions of Major General Sagat Singh of Rajasthan during the 1967 Indo-China War at Nathula Pass.
The Hon'ble Governor specifically addressed the programs planned by the Government of Sikkim to commemorate its 50 years of Statehood. As Sikkim reaches this significant milestone, elaborate arrangements have been made to celebrate the Statehood in a grand and befitting manner.
The Hon’ble Governor commended Major General Amit Kabtiyal for his dedicated service during his tenure in Sikkim as GOC and lauded the Indian Army’s Black Cat Division for organizing the recent National Integration Tour, which strengthened bonds of unity and patriotism and stated that he would like to see such programs in the future. In response, Major General, Amit Kabtiyal expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor and the Government of Sikkim for their unwavering support and cooperation during his tenure in the state.
The Hon’ble Governor congratulated Major General M S Rathore on the assumption of his new charge as GoC of the 17th Mountain Division. Further, he extended his best wishes to Major General Kabtiyal for all his future endeavours.
They also discussed various important issues related to the security situation in the Himalayan State were discussed.
Press release
Rajbhavan: Gangtok
Date - 23/12/2024
Newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) Major General M of 17 Mountain Division (Black Cat Division) at Rajbhavan today. S. Outgoing GOC Major General Amit Kabatial (SM**) of Rathore (SM, VSM) & Black Cat Division paid courtesy visit to Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim Mr. Om Prakash Mathur.
During the meeting, the work progress of the under construction inspiration site was discussed in the memory of soldiers martyred in the floods in Teesta river in 2023 In this link, Hon'ble Governor mentioned the incredible contribution of Rajasthan Major General Sagat Singh in the 1967 India-China War in Nathula Darre and also discussed the topic related to the development of the place.
Hon'ble Governor had special discussion on the programs that Sikkim is going to organize on the occasion of its 50th foundation day. Sikkim has entered its 50th foundation day, and it is planned to grandly celebrate this important occasion.
Finally, Hon'ble Governor newly appointed GOC Major General M. S. Wish Rathore all the best for his successful and fruitful tenure. Also expressing gratitude to the outgoing GOC Major General Amit Kabatial, who showed service and dedication towards the security of the nation during his 18-month tenure in Sikkim, expressed his heartfelt wishes for the upcoming tenure.
SKM/GOV/PR/2024/83
RAJ BHAVAN
DATE- 23.12.2024
Newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 17 Mountain Division, Major General M S Rathore called on the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur at Raj Bhavan today.He was accompanied by his predecessor Major General Amit Kabtiyal.
During the courtesy call on, the Hon’ble Governor was briefed about the progress work of the Prerna Sthal, which is being constructed in remembrance of the soldiers killed in the October 2023 Teesta flood and discussed development initiatives for the aforementioned site by Raj Bhavan Sikkim.
The Hon'ble Governor also highlighted the remarkable contributions of Major General Sagat Singh of Rajasthan during the 1967 Indo-China War at Nathula Pass.
The Hon'ble Governor specifically addressed the programs planned by the Government of Sikkim to commemorate its 50 years of Statehood. As Sikkim reaches this significant milestone, elaborate arrangements have been made to celebrate the Statehood in a grand and befitting manner.
The Hon’ble Governor commended Major General Amit Kabtiyal for his dedicated service during his tenure in Sikkim as GOC and lauded the Indian Army’s Black Cat Division for organizing the recent National Integration Tour, which strengthened bonds of unity and patriotism and stated that he would like to see such programs in the future. In response, Major General, Amit Kabtiyal expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor and the Government of Sikkim for their unwavering support and cooperation during his tenure in the state.
The Hon’ble Governor congratulated Major General M S Rathore on the assumption of his new charge as GoC of the 17th Mountain Division. Further, he extended his best wishes to Major General Kabtiyal for all his future endeavours.
They also discussed various important issues related to the security situation in the Himalayan State were discussed.