The United Service Institution of India was founded in 1870 by a soldier scholar, Colonel (later Major General) Sir Charles MacGregor. The story of its growth is the story of the growth of the Indian Armed Forces. It was founded for ‘furtherance of interest and knowledge in the art, science and literature of the Defence Services.’
AJOR BOB KHATHING MEMORIAL LECTURE
MANEKSHAW CENTRE, NEW DELHI
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
| Time | Event | Speaker/Guest |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | ||
| 1100 - 1110 hr | Arrival of RM & Visit to Gallery | Shri Raj Nath Singh, Hon’ble RM, GOI |
| 1110 - 1115 hr | Welcome Address by DG USI | Maj Gen BK Sharma, AVSM, SM (Retd) |
| 1115 - 1120 hr | Felicitation of RM by DG AR | Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM |
| 1120 - 1135 hr | Screening of Movie on Maj Bob Khathing | — |
| 1135 - 1145 hr | Cultural Programme | — |
| 1145 - 1155 hr | Speech by Hon'ble RM | Shri Raj Nath Singh, Hon’ble RM, GOI |
| 1155 - 1200 hr | Group Photograph | — |
| 1200 - 1230 hr | High Tea & Interaction with Visitors | — |
| 1230 - 1235 hr | Departure of RM | — |
| Phase II | ||
| 1235 - 1240 hr | Address by DG Assam Rifles | Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM |
| 1240 - 1305 hr | Talk: Deciphering Implications of Maj Bob Khathing's Expedition to Tawang | Lt Gen PC Nair, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, PhD (Retd), Former DGAR |
| 1305 - 1325 hr | Talk: Reminiscence: Maj Bob Khathing - Hero of the North East | Mr John Khathing, s/o Maj Bob Khathing |
| 1325 - 1335 hr | Cultural Programme | — |
| 1335 - 1340 hr | Vote of Thanks by DCOAS (Strat) | — |
| 1340 hr | Departure of all dignitaries | — |
