Neeraj Chopra Became Lieutenant Colonel Territorial Army; Neeraj Chopra Latest News; MS Dhoni | Kapil Dev | Abhinav Bindra | Neeraj Chopra was made a lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army: Dhoni, Kapil and Bindra part of it; Learn about this army

The Indian Army has given the star Jewelin thrower Neeraj Chopra an honorary title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Neeraj has been given this honor for extraordinary contribution in sports and his commitment towards the nation.

The Ministry of Defense announced this on Wednesday, 14 May. According to the statement, this appointment is effective from 16 April. Neeraj Chopra was earlier as a Subedar in the Indian Army. He was made Subedar in 2018. Neeraj joined the Indian Army as Naib Subedar in 2016.

Prior to Neeraj Chopra, players like former Indian captain MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev and Abhinav Bindra have been given honorary degrees in the Territorial Army.

Neeraj will participate in Doha Diamond League on 16 May Neeraj Chopra will take part in the Doha Diamond League on Friday 16 May. Neeraj finished second by throwing 88.36 meters javelin in the previous season. He became the champion in 2023 with a score of 88.67 meters. Apart from Neeraj, Javelin thrower Kishore Jena, Middle Distance Runner Ghulaveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary will also participate.

Neeraj has won two consecutive Olympic medals Neeraj Chopra is the world’s number-2 Javelin thrower. He has won medals in two consecutive Olympic games for India. Neeraj won the Silver at the Paris Olympics and the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. In addition, he has won India in the World Class Tournament like World Championship, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

The paramilitary force is Territorial Army The Territorial Army is a paramilitary force. This is called second line of defense. It has worked in many major operations in the country. This war is ready for help behind them by becoming a shadow of the upper line soldiers on the war front. It currently has 50 thousand members, which are in 65 departmental units (eg Railways, IOC) and non -departmental Infantry and Engineer Battalion. Their training is similar to the army.

Learn about the Territorial Army in 5 questions …

1. When did the Territorial Army come into existence? It started on 18 August 1948 with 11 units. On 9 October 1949, the country’s first Governor General C. Rajagopalachari started its headquarters. Therefore, on 9 October, Territorial Celebrates Army Day. After independence, units like Infantry, Engineering, Signal were made in it. This is part -time additional force, which works non -fighter.

2. Who is recruited in this? Such youths who are doing jobs or businesses in any field can also be part of the Territorial Army in part -time. Such youths who are unable to be admitted to the army for some reason or are retired military personnel who want to serve the country and serve the country. Its recruitment Territorial Army periodically removes its website and staff selection commission.

3. How is it recruited in it? Recruitment from written examination. Ex -servicemen are exempted from examination. The minimum recruitment age is 18 and a maximum of 42 years. Graduate, physical and mentally needed to be fit.

4. How long can you do a job? At least 7 years. Like the army, it is promoted and commissioned. Such people also get pension after 20 years of physical service. Zoo There are commissioned officers, non -commissioned officers, other personnel posts. Leave encashment also gives LTA. Salary 16 thousand to 63 thousand rupees. By month.

5. How is their training? A little different from regular army soldiers. Initially 6 months pre -commissioned training. Then there is a two -month training camp every year. This is mandatory. During this time, they also pay salary. Post commissioning training of 3 months also in the first two years of appointment.

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