The Military Nursing Service (MNS) reached a century in pride as it celebrated its 100th Raising Day at Military Hospital (MH), Dehradun, on October 3, 2025. The occasion was filled with pride, warmth, and emotion as we, the officers and guests, gathered to celebrate a century of courage, compassion, and unwavering service to the Indian Armed Forces.
A Proud Century of Service
The role at MH Dehradun became a worthy tribute to the MNS journey that began long ago in 1925. Over the past century, MNS officers have been unwavering, whether in war, pandemics, or peace, attending to soldiers, ex-servicemen, and their families with unexampled dedication.
The function was honored by a number of eminent guests, such as Maj Gen M.S. Gill, VSM, GOC, Uttarakhand Sub Area, who was the chief guest. Maj Gen Rohan Anand, SM, Additional Director General, Group Headquarters NCC, Brig Ram Singh Thapa, Deputy GOC, UKSA, and Brig Parikshit Singh, Commandant, MH Dehradun, accompanied him. Senior officers, medical staff, and members of the Armed Forces family also joined in to celebrate this historic day.
Honoring the Spirit of Service
The day began on a note of celebration with an address that recalled the incredible history of MNS, right from its humble beginnings to its present status as a valued member of the Indian Armed Forces. MNS officers have not only been engaged on the medical front in all these years, but they have also been part of significant humanitarian operations, disaster relief, and international peacekeeping missions.
Referring to the role, Maj Gen M.S. Gill welcomed the professionalism and hard work of MNS officers. He termed them the "backbone of military healthcare," lauding the way their unselfish service in hospitals, field postings, and remote areas has been a source of strength to soldiers and their families all the time.
He also thanked MNS personnel for how they handle the toughest situations with coolness and compassion, stating that their compassion and bravery have greatly boosted the morale and effectiveness of the armed forces.
A Legacy that Inspires
The Military Nursing Service has made huge strides since its humble beginnings a century ago. Now it is a highly trained and contemporary army of medical doctors who bring compassion blended with clinical merit. From operating in war zones to spearheading vaccination campaigns and disaster relief teams, MNS officers remain the very embodiment of service in adversity.
As the MNS enters its second century, the celebrations at MH Dehradun were not just a celebration; they were a vow to continue a proud tradition. The officers made a promise to deliver the best medical care and assist the armed forces with the same daringness and dedication that have characterized the MNS for 100 years.
In Essence
The 100th Raising Day of MH Dehradun Military Nursing Service was not a day to look back but to look ahead. It served as a reminder to all of the unflinching nurses who have walked battlefields and wards with equal calm and resolve.
Their story still inspires generations and shows that service with compassion is the most abiding form of strength.
The Military Nursing Service (MNS) reached a century in pride as it celebrated its 100th Raising Day at Military Hospital (MH), Dehradun, on October 3, 2025. The occasion was filled with pride, warmth, and emotion as we, the officers and guests, gathered to celebrate a century of courage, compassion, and unwavering service to the Indian Armed Forces.
A Proud Century of Service
The role at MH Dehradun became a worthy tribute to the MNS journey that began long ago in 1925. Over the past century, MNS officers have been unwavering, whether in war, pandemics, or peace, attending to soldiers, ex-servicemen, and their families with unexampled dedication.
The function was honoured by a number of eminent guests, such as Maj Gen M.S. Gill, VSM, GOC, Uttarakhand Sub Area, who was the chief guest. Maj Gen Rohan Anand, SM, Additional Director General, Group Headquarters NCC, Brig Ram Singh Thapa, Deputy GOC, UKSA, and Brig Parikshit Singh, Commandant, MH Dehradun, accompanied him. Senior officers, medical staff, and members of the Armed Forces family also joined in to celebrate this historic day.
Honoring the Spirit of Service
The day began on a note of celebration with an address that recalled the incredible history of MNS, right from its humble beginnings to its present status as a valued member of the Indian Armed Forces. MNS officers have not only been engaged on the medical front in all these years, but they have also been part of significant humanitarian operations, disaster relief, and international peacekeeping missions.
Referring to the role, Maj Gen M.S. Gill welcomed the professionalism and hard work of MNS officers. He termed them the "backbone of military healthcare," lauding the way their unselfish service in hospitals, field postings, and remote areas has been a source of strength to soldiers and their families all the time.
He also thanked MNS personnel for how they handle the toughest situations with coolness and compassion, stating that their compassion and bravery have greatly boosted the morale and effectiveness of the armed forces.
A Legacy that Inspires
The Military Nursing Service has made huge strides since its humble beginnings a century ago. Now it is a highly trained and contemporary army of medical doctors who bring compassion blended with clinical merit. From operating in war zones to spearheading vaccination campaigns and disaster relief teams, MNS officers remain the very embodiment of service in adversity.
As the MNS enters its second century, the celebrations at MH Dehradun were not just a celebration; they were a vow to continue a proud tradition. The officers made a promise to deliver the best medical care and assist the armed forces with the same daringness and dedication that have characterized the MNS for 100 years.
In Essence
The 100th Raising Day of MH Dehradun Military Nursing Service was not a day to look back but to look ahead. It served as a reminder to all of the unflinching nurses who have walked battlefields and wards with equal calm and resolve.
Their story still inspires generations and shows that service with compassion is the most abiding form of strength.
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