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Varishtha Yoddha- 2024

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Consulate General of India Toronto

Press Release: Varishtha Yoddha- 2024

Consulate General of India, Toronto plans to organize the fourth edition of its ‘Varishtha Yoddha’ initiative in near future. Under this unique program, Consulate recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of our veterans of the armed forces of the Government of India and felicitates them. The last three editions of the marquee event were held in last four years when veterans above certain age were felicitated.

2. The eligibility criteria for this year’s awards are as below:

The veterans should be above 70 years of age as of August 15, 2024.
The veterans should have had served in Indian Army, Navy, or Air-Force.
The veteran should be a resident of the Consular Jurisdiction (see link) of Consulate General of India, Toronto.
The veterans should not have been felicitated by our office in any of the previous editions of 'Varishtha Yoddha'.

3. To organise the event, Consulate has, in the past, relied on the support of three veterans’ associations in GTA. The following are the details of these associations:

Veterans’ Association of Ontario-

Contact: Capt. Ranjit Dhaliwal- Ph: 647-760-9001, email- ranjitdhaliwal2013@gmail.com

Indian Air Force Veteran’s Community Association, Canada-

Contact: Sh. Suba Bajwa- Ph: 416-666-4959, email: suba_bajwa@hotmail.com

Naval Foundation-

Contact: Cdr. Vineet Nagia – Ph: 289-828-6041, email: navalfoundation1@gmail.com

4. It is requested that those eligible for the felicitation and desiring for the award, may please send their nominations through any of the above-mentioned associations to reach us latest by 25^th July 2024 along with the following details: