It is one of the most significant recommendations of an outgoing Chief of Army Staff and a treasured dream of a not-so-young Major.
Maj Jaswant Singh (retd), lately of Central India Horse and current Union Finance Minister, has been recommended for a medal by former Chief of Army Staff Gen S Padmanabhan.
The proposal, which has reportedly been accepted by Defence Minister George Fernandes is awaiting Gazette notification by the defence ministry.
It envisages a military honour for Singh