Neeraj Chopra Conferred Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Rank in Territorial Army
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank |
| Date of Notification | May 13, 2025 |
| Effective Date | April 16, 2025 |
| Authority | Ministry of Defence's Department of Military Affairs |
| Regulation | Para-31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948 |
| About Neeraj Chopra | - Born in Khandra village, Panipat, Haryana |
| - Olympic Gold Medalist (Tokyo 2020) | |
| - Silver Medalist (Paris Olympics 2024) | |
| - World Champion (2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships) | |
| - Former Subedar Major in the Indian Army | |
| Territorial Army (TA) | - Established on October 9, 1949 |
| - Part-time volunteer force supporting the regular Indian Army | |
| - Involved in war support, disaster relief, and nation-building | |
| - Celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024 | |
| Other Honorary Holders | M.S. Dhoni (awarded honorary Lt. Colonel rank in 2011) |
| Significance | - Bridges military and civilian excellence |
| - Motivational symbol for youth and aspiring sportspersons | |
| - Enhances civil-military synergy in national service |