In a moving tribute to India’s military heritage, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, celebrated two landmark occasions — the Diamond Jubilee of the 1965 Indo-Pak War and its 79th Raising Day — with a motorcycle expedition across the Southern Army Command. The initiative aims to honour the sacrifices of India’s soldiers, foster patriotic pride, and inspire the nation’s youth toward service and dedication.
The MCTE, often hailed as the cradle of excellence for the Indian Army’s Corps of Signals, has long been a pioneer in the realms of information communication technologies, cyber operations, and electronic warfare. Operating under the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla, the institution continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s technological capabilities.
“The expedition, which began its journey from MCTE, has traversed several important military and civilian landmarks across the Southern Command before reaching Mumbai, where it was ceremonially flagged off from Colaba on Friday. The team of riders, comprising officers and soldiers from the Corps of Signals, embodies the essence of endurance, teamwork, and dedication, mirroring the resilience of the forces they represent,” said Brigadier Deepak Puri, who is leading the expedition.
To mark the occasion, a special felicitation ceremony was organised by the Batch of 1985 of St Anne’s High School, Orlem, Malad, led by Brigadier Deepak Puri, an alumnus of both the school and MCTE. The 1965 Indo-Pak War, which marked one of the defining moments of India’s post-independence military history, saw extraordinary bravery and strategic brilliance from the Armed Forces. The war reinforced India’s resilience and unity under pressure and continues to inspire generations. As the country marks 60 years since that victory, the MCTE’s motorcycle expedition stands as a symbolic bridge between the past and the future.
“Throughout its journey, the expedition named ‘Wheels of Valour’ aims to engage with students, veterans, and local communities, spreading awareness about the Armed Forces’ contributions beyond the battlefield — from humanitarian relief and disaster response to technological innovation,” said Puri.
Speaking to Sunday mid-day, the Brigadier said, “There is no better life than that of a soldier. Today’s generation does not even know of these wars. Our aim is to make them understand what it means to become a soldier and what it takes to keep our country safe and why it is important to have at least one soldier from each generation of each family.”
