COAS Honors ZRO Shillong for Outstanding Youth Recruitment from Northeast India

Jaipur, January, 2026: The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi conferred the COAS Unit Certificate of Appreciation to ZRO Shillong in recognition of the unit’s outstanding achievements in motivating and recruitment youth from the entire North Eastern Region to serve the Nation. The award was presented during the Army Investiture Ceremony held at Jaipur from 14-15 Jan 2026.

The award was received by Brig Rajeev Kumar, DDG Rtg, (NE States), Shillong & Sub Maj Mikha Singh on behalf of the unit.

ZRO, Shillong through meticulous planning of outreach activities ensured motivation of youth in the remotest districts achieving 64% increase in registration of youth for joining the Armed Forces. The intake into the Armed Forces has also increased by more than 100% from last year.

ZRO Shillong along with its Six AROs strategically located at Shillong, Narangi, Jorhat, Dimapur, Silchar and Aizawl covering the seven North East States have worked as a close knit team to achieve this milestone. The ever-forthcoming support from HQ Eastern Comd and its formations and the civil administration acted as force multiplier in the quest for selecting the best. The Zone has carved a niche for itself through sustained efforts and reinforcing that the Zone is “Second to None.” This has been possible through sheer dedication and devotion and selfless approach towards ensuring recruitment of the “Fittest ones for the Finest Army.”