Indian Army’s Him Yodha unit steals the show at Republic Day 2026 parade
The Him Yodha contingent, a unique Indian Army formation that supports soldiers deployed in extreme high-altitude and icy regions, made a striking appearance at the Republic Day 2026 Parade on Kartavya Path on Monday. Him Yodha represents the Indian Army’s specialised animal and mobility support units that operate in some of the world’s harshest terrains, including the Himalayas, the Siachen Glacier, and along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC). The contingent highlights how animals, technology and trained personnel work together to sustain troops in remote and hostile environments. Led by Captain Harshita Raghav and guided by the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, the Him Yodha contingent featured Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, Black Kites, Glacier All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and indigenous Army dogs, according to the ANI. According to the official description, these animals and support systems play a crucial role in logistics, surveillance and operational support in areas where modern vehicles often cannot function. Bactrian camels: Endurance in the cold desert The Bactrian camels from Ladakh’s Galwan and Nubra regions demonstrated their …








