Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: 26th Anniversary Observed on 26 July
Why in the news
India observes the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2025, honouring soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War. The Indian Army marked the day with three new initiatives.
Key facts
- New projects: an e-shradhanjali portal, a QR code audio app carrying war stories, and a new Line of Control viewpoint in the Batalik sector.
- The war lasted from 3 May to 26 July 1999.
- It followed Pakistani troops occupying heights vacated in winter, after the Lahore Declaration.
- Major battle areas: Tololing, Tiger Hill, Drass and Batalik.
| Operation | Force | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Vijay | Army | Ground action to retake heights |
| Safed Sagar | Air Force | Strikes on enemy positions; began 26 May 1999 |
| Talwar | Navy | Pressure in the Arabian Sea |
About Kargil Vijay Diwas
It is held every 26 July to celebrate India’s victory. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was Prime Minister and General V.P. Malik was Army chief during the conflict. The Kargil War Memorial stands in Dras, Ladakh.
Exam angle
- Match each operation name with its force.
- Remember 1999 and the 26 July date.
- The 2025 edition is the 26th anniversary.