Overview
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha marked the Dogra general’s martyrdom day in Jammu, praising his example of courage and purpose.
- DRDO’s CVRDE developed the Zorawar light tank with Larsen & Toubro for mountain warfare, according to the LG and defence officials.
- The platform is described as roughly 25 tonnes, airlift‑capable, and equipped with a 105 mm gun, AI‑enabled systems, anti‑drone features, and amphibious capability.
- Officials said the tank completed trials this year at Niyoma in Ladakh and in the deserts of Jaisalmer, and is intended to address gaps against China’s Type 15.
- Sinha also noted institutional tributes, including a General Zorawar Singh Chair at the University of Jammu, while local commentary urged additional honors such as naming the Zojila tunnel and considering a retrospective decoration.