The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented Colours to Corps of Army Air Defence today at Gopalpur, Odisha. 

Speaking on the occasion, the President paid homage to the martyrs of the Corps of Army Air Defence. He said that their sacrifice has secured our sovereignty, brought glory to our Nation and protected our people. He congratulated all veterans and serving soldiers of the Corps for their stupendous performance.

He said that they have been true force multipliers in the most inhospitable terrain and climatic conditions in the world. The Indian Army and the Nation is proud of them.