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PRESIDENT RELEASES A COMMEMORATIVE STAMP ON THE OCCASION OF BICENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF THE 3RD BATTALION PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 02.03.2013

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee released a Commemorative Stamp on the occasion of Bicentenary celebrations of the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) at a function today (March 2, 2013) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Stamp has been released in honour of the significant contribution made by the Force in ensuring the security of the nation and to inspire its men to tackle challenges which have in the past and will in the future continue to bring glory to the nation.

Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Union Defence Minister, Chief of Army Staff along with Secretary, Department of Posts.

This release issued at 1230 hrs