GUWAHATI: Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, general officer commanding (GOC) of 3 Corps of Indian Army has been awarded with Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, one of India’s military decorations for Wartime Distinguished Service. Kalita hails from Assam’s Rangia under Kamrup district.
Lt Gen Kalita was earlier honoured with ‘Sena Medal’ and ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ (twice) for his outstanding service.
“I am honoured to be awarded with Uttam Yudh Seva Medal on this auspicious occasion of 72nd Republic Day. It is a matter of pride for me. At this moment, I would like to express my gratitude to my parents and teachers whose lessons on morality keep me inspiring. Secondly, I thank the officers and jawans of 3 Corps. I also express my gratitude to the people of Assam,” Kalita said.
Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita, an alumnus of Sainik School Goalpara is the first Assamese army officer to be appointed as a corps commander and the second one from northeast. Lt Gen KH Singh (retd) of Manipur was the first from the region.
