Overview

• Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, head of the Western Command, announced on July 20 at Ferozepur Cantonment that the Army will fully sponsor Shvan Singh’s education.
• The Golden Arrow Division will cover admission fees, uniforms, study materials and other schooling essentials to secure his academic future.
• In May, 10-year-old Shvan Singh regularly delivered water, milk, tea, ice and lassi to soldiers engaged in cross-border firefights in Tara Wali village.
• Major General Ranjit Singh Manral previously honoured him as the ‘Youngest Civil Warrior’ on May 25 for his courage under fire.
• The sponsorship highlights the Army’s commitment to recognising civilian support and strengthening community ties along the India-Pakistan border.