Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the closing ceremony of the Centenary Celebrations of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on September 30, marking the conclusion of a year-long commemoration of the service’s 100-year journey.
Addressing the gathering,he appreciated the exemplary service, professionalism and selfless dedication of MNS officers. He highlighted their vital contribution to the Armed Forces Medical Services and their role in serving the nation during war, natural calamities and peacetime.
Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja also praised the professional commitment, compassion and unwavering dedication of MNS officers. He highlighted their invaluable contribution to the Armed Forces Medical Services over the past century.
The closing ceremony featured the release of a Commemorative Coin, the memoir Steel and Grace, and the centenary commemorative book Healing Hands & Brave Hearts: MNS@100. A commemorative video titled Glimpses of a Year of Commemoration was also released.
A photo gallery showcasing the history and evolution of the Military Nursing Service was inaugurated during the ceremony.
The event was attended by several senior military dignitaries, including Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, DGMS (Army) Lieutenant General CG Muralidharan, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, and Additional DGMNS Major General Rachel Thomas, along with other senior officers from the Delhi Garrison.
The year-long centenary celebrations reaffirmed the Military Nursing Service’s enduring commitment to compassion, professional excellence and service to the nation, in keeping with its centenary theme, “Honouring the Past, Healing the Present & Inspiring the Future.”
