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Punjab is the second highest contributor to the Indian Army, with 89,088 soldiers, representing 7.7% of the Army's personnel despite only accounting for 2.3% of the national population. The Punjab Regiment, the second oldest regiment in the Indian Army, has a rich history of participation in various battles since its formation in 1947. Notable soldiers from Punjab include J. J. Singh, Bikram Singh, and Arjan Singh.

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Punjab is the second highest contributor to the Indian Army, with 89,088 soldiers, representing 7.7% of the Army's personnel despite only accounting for 2.3% of the national population. The Punjab Regiment, the second oldest regiment in the Indian Army, has a rich history of participation in various battles since its formation in 1947. Notable soldiers from Punjab include J. J. Singh, Bikram Singh, and Arjan Singh.

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ROLE OF PUNJAB IN ARMY

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Punjab second among all states in
contributing to Army’s rank and file

• Punjab, often referred to as the sword army of the nation, has the second
highest number of soldiers, other than officers, serving in the Army
amongst all states and union territories in the country.
• The strength of army personnel from Punjab is 89,088, according to
information placed by the Ministry of Defence in Parliament today. This
accounts for 7.7 per cent of the Army’s rank and file, even though its share
of the national population is 2.3 per cent.
• The Punjab Regiment is the second oldest regiments still in service in the
Indian Army, and is the most senior regional infantry regiment. It was
formed from the 2nd Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in 1947
and has taken part in various battles and wars since, winning numerous
honours for the same.
Soldiers from Punjab

J. J. Singh Bikram Singh


Pran Nath Thapar

Dilbagh Singh Om Prakash Mehra Arjan Singh


Thank you

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