
Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy presented the trophy to Saka Vinod Kumar, Medical Superintendent, JIPMER, representing the institution, during the Armed Forces Flag Day Award Ceremony 2024–25 held at Raj Nivas recently.
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Jipmer has bagged the trophy for the highest contribution towards the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund for the year 2024–25 among all organisations in the Union Territory.
A press note said that the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry had acknowledged and appreciated Jipmer’s role as top contributor in supporting the welfare of ex-servicemen, war veterans, widows, and their dependents.
Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy presented the trophy to Saka Vinod Kumar, Medical Superintendent, JIPMER, representing the institution, during the Armed Forces Flag Day Award Ceremony 2024–25 held at Raj Nivas recently.
Sharat Chauhan, Chief Secretary, and A. Kulothungan, District Collector participated.
Speaking on the occasion, Vir Singh Negi, Director, Jipmer noted that the recognition marks another milestone in Jipmer’s continued contributions to social and national causes, including its solidarity with the Armed Forces community, the press note said.
Published – December 26, 2025 07:00 pm IST


