New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commended the courage, discipline and selfless service of Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR), India’s pioneering high-altitude rescue organisation, and visited a photo exhibition on its work.​

The exhibition titled ‘A Decade of Silent Service to the Nation’, organised by Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR), was held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, to commemorate 10 years of the organisation’s service.​

The exhibition featured impactful photographs that captured TMR’s operations across the nation’s high-altitude regions, highlighting the resilience of its volunteers and the lives they touch, according to an official statement.​

Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Singh commended the courage, discipline and selfless service of TMR in some of the most challenging terrains.​

“Our soldiers endure unmatched hardships while guarding the frontiers. At times, even nature itself stands against them. In such circumstances, it is these mountain rescuers who risk their own lives to bring them to safety. While they boost soldiers’ morale, they reassure residents of mountainous regions that they are not alone. Their silent yet impactful work reflects the true spirit of India,” he said.​

The Defence Minister added that while machines offer assistance and systems provide support, it is the individual who possesses a deep sense of duty who steps forward to save a life.​

He said TMR personnel have repeatedly demonstrated that they are the true custodians of this spirit, adding that the organisation is not limited merely to rescue operations; it is indirectly strengthening border stability, community confidence, and national resilience.​

TMR Founder Hemant Sachdev described the exhibition as not just a reflection of the organisation’s journey, but a tribute to every volunteer who stood tall in the face of adversity.​

“Our silent service has always been for the nation, and we remain committed to safeguarding lives in the mountains, where every rescue is a race against time,” he said.​

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other senior officials were present on the occasion, said the statement.​

–IANS

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