n 2001, our Republic Day Contingent secured ‘FIRST’ position in Army Day Parade, Republic Day Parade (Inter Services), Best Contingent Commander and was also adjudged Best in Quarter Guard and line layout competitions.

The only Regiment to achieve this feat so far

WINNERS OF REPUBLIC DAY PARADE 2001
THE MADRAS CONTINGENT MARCHING ON RAJPATH ON 26 JAN 2001  

Mount Everest

THE INDIAN ARMY MOUNTAINEERING TEAM UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF COL KRISHAN KUMAR, AVSM OF THE MADRAS REGT CLIMBED MOUNT EVEREST FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 23 MAY 2001

The COAS Gen S Padmanabhan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM and Defence Minister Jaswant Singh, wishing ‘Good Luck’ to the Team Leader Col Krishan Kumar before the commencement of the expedition.