The Governor also felicitated the West Bengal and Sikkim NCC national games team that won the prestigious national games for the first time.
Shooters who excelled at the All India GV Mavlankar Shooting Championship at Asansol and also at National Shooting Championship competition in Delhi were also felicitated.
For exemplary courage and bravery, Sandip Rai of 5(B) Bn Darjeeling was given the award in recognition of his climbing Mount Everest.