• DAPWA celebrated its Raising Day in the monthly meeting of DAPWA which was held on 2nd May 2026, at Meghdoot Hall of PCDA (WC) Chandigarh.
• The meeting started with the welcome address and congratulations to all the members by Smt. Vijay Sandal, Joint Gen. Secy. on the eve of raising day of DAPWA. Then a tribute to Sh. Vijay Kumar Sharma was paid by all the members of the DAPWA by observing a two-minute silence.
• Then the President of DAPWA along with other executive body members welcomed the Chief Guest of the day Smt. Neeta Kapoor Secy Defence Finance (Retd) Chandigarh by presenting a plant pot. Guest of Honor Shri Abhishek Sharma was also welcomed by presenting a plant pot.
• Lighting of lamp and Saraswati Vandana was done by the Chief Guest and the other distinguished members of the DAPWA. A bhajan was presented by Sh. Hari Singh Nagley.
• Then Sh. S.P. Singh, the President DAPWA presented the welcome address highlighting the achievements and activities of DAPWA during the preceding year and read out the balance sheet of DAPWA for the year 2025-26. He also mentioned Sankalp activities held during the previous year.
• A Documentary prepared by Sh. K.K. Sharma was screened showing all the activities of the DAPWA and SANKALP during the year 2025-26.
• Health talk by Dr Anurag Sharma Cardiologist at Paras Hospital Panchkula was delivered. He emphasized the lifestyle to be adopted for a healthy living and a stress-free life.
• Memento to Dr. Anurag Sharma and his team was given by the Chief Guest.
• The founder members present in the hall were honored by giving a standing ovation and a big round of applause.
• Sh. Shadi Lal Sharma, the senior most member (94 yrs) present, was honored by the Chief guest by presenting a shawl. Two members above 85 years of age present in the hall were also honored by the Patron and the Chairman.
• Sh. D.S. Dheer gave best wishes to all the birthday boys and girls and congratulated them. Then he called them for the cake cutting ceremony and birthdays gifts were given to all of them.
• Patron DAPWA Sh. Rakesh Sehgal addressed the gathering and appreciated the efforts being made by the DAPWA body to raise the level of the association.
• In the cultural program the following members entertained the gathering with their melodious songs/dance: Sh. S.S. Chadha Sh. S P Singh Sh. D K Jaiswal Kum Zayna Sharma G/D of Sh. R.L. Sharma AND Sh. Jaspal Singh recited a beautiful poem.
• There was addressed by the Chief Guest Smt. Neeta Kapoor.
• Mementos to the Chief guest and guest of honor were given by the Patron and the Chairman. Memento to Kum Zayna was also given by the President.
• The Meeting concluded with the vote of thanks by Sh. Dinesh Singh Chairma.
• The National Anthem was played at the end.
• A light refreshment was served to all the members before the program. After the program lunch was served to the members in the wet canteen which was hosted by Sh. Raj Kumar (from Shimla).
