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	The first Indian airborne formation was the [[British Indian Army]]'s [[50th Parachute Brigade (India)\|50th Parachute Brigade]] raised on 29 October 1941, consisting of 151 Parachute Battalion (consisting of British troops), 152 Parachute Battalion (consisting of Indian troops) and 153 Parachute Battalion (consisting of Gurkha troops) alongside other support units.		The first Indian airborne formation was the [[British Indian Army]]'s [[50th Parachute Brigade (India)\|50th Parachute Brigade]] raised on 29 October 1941, consisting of 151 Parachute Battalion (consisting of British troops), 152 Parachute Battalion (consisting of Indian troops) and 153 Parachute Battalion (consisting of Gurkha troops) alongside other support units.

	Lt. (later Col.) A.G. Rangaraj, MVC, of the Indian Medical Service and RMO of 152 Parachute Battalion, became the first Indian along with Hav. Maj. Mathura Singh to make a parachute descent. In 1942–43, the formation saw limited action at Nara against [[Pathan]] tribals in the [[North-West Frontier Province (1901–55)\|North-West Frontier Province]] and conducted some intelligence-gathering missions in [[Burma]], utilizing their somewhat limited airborne capabilities. In August 1943, the 154 Parachute Battalion was formed from troops from the 3rd battalion, [[7th Gurkha Rifles]] and assigned to the 50th Parachute Brigade.<ref>https://www.paradata.org.uk/unit/154-gurkha-parachute-battalion</ref> In March 1944, 151 Parachute Battalion was transferred to Britain, renamed as 156 Parachute Battalion, and assigned to the [[4th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom)\|4th Parachute Brigade]] of the [[1st Airborne Division (United Kingdom)\|1st Airborne Division]]. The 50th Parachute Brigade, without 154 Parachute Battalion, then saw extensive action at [[Battle of Sangshak\|Sangshak]] and later in the [[Battle of Imphal\|Imphal]] plains on the Burmese border against two reinforced Japanese divisions. 154 Parachute Battalion had not completed its air training, so stayed back to attain airborne status.		Lt. (later Col.) A.G. Rangaraj, MVC, of the Indian Medical Service and RMO of 152 Parachute Battalion, became the first Indian along with Hav. Maj. Mathura Singh to make a parachute descent. In 1942–43, the formation saw limited action at Nara against [[Pathan]] tribals in the [[North-West Frontier Province (1901–55)\|North-West Frontier Province]] and conducted some intelligence-gathering missions in [[Burma]], utilizing their somewhat limited airborne capabilities. In August 1943, the 154 Parachute Battalion was formed from troops from the 3rd battalion, [[7th Gurkha Rifles]] and assigned to the 50th Parachute Brigade.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.paradata.org.uk/unit/154-gurkha-parachute-battalion\|title=154 Gurkha Parachute Battalion \| ParaData}}</ref> In March 1944, 151 Parachute Battalion was transferred to Britain, renamed as 156 Parachute Battalion, and assigned to the [[4th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom)\|4th Parachute Brigade]] of the [[1st Airborne Division (United Kingdom)\|1st Airborne Division]]. The 50th Parachute Brigade, without 154 Parachute Battalion, then saw extensive action at [[Battle of Sangshak\|Sangshak]] and later in the [[Battle of Imphal\|Imphal]] plains on the Burmese border against two reinforced Japanese divisions. 154 Parachute Battalion had not completed its air training, so stayed back to attain airborne status.

	During the [[Battle of Sangshak]] (21–26 March 1944), which lasted six days, the brigade suffered extremely heavy casualties, totalling 40 officers and [[Viceroy's commissioned officer\|VCOs]] and 545 other ranks, winning the appreciation of Lt. Gen. [[William Slim]], the commander of the British [[Fourteenth Army (United Kingdom)\|Fourteenth Army]]. The breakout on the night of 26 March 1944 saw the remnants of the once-proud parachute brigade fight its way south and then west through the Japanese-infested jungles to Imphal. It achieved its task of preventing the flanking Japanese forces from surrounding Imphal and destroying [[IV Corps (United Kingdom)\|IV Corps]]. Despite the losses it suffered in Sangshak, the paratroopers formed ad hoc units and continued to participate in actions to destroy Japanese forces near and around Imphal until its withdrawal at the end of July.		During the [[Battle of Sangshak]] (21–26 March 1944), which lasted six days, the brigade suffered extremely heavy casualties, totalling 40 officers and [[Viceroy's commissioned officer\|VCOs]] and 545 other ranks, winning the appreciation of Lt. Gen. [[William Slim]], the commander of the British [[Fourteenth Army (United Kingdom)\|Fourteenth Army]]. The breakout on the night of 26 March 1944 saw the remnants of the once-proud parachute brigade fight its way south and then west through the Japanese-infested jungles to Imphal. It achieved its task of preventing the flanking Japanese forces from surrounding Imphal and destroying [[IV Corps (United Kingdom)\|IV Corps]]. Despite the losses it suffered in Sangshak, the paratroopers formed ad hoc units and continued to participate in actions to destroy Japanese forces near and around Imphal until its withdrawal at the end of July.
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	==Mountaineering and South Pole Expedition==		==Mountaineering and South Pole Expedition==
	The Parachute Regiment has historically been active in the field of mountaineering. The late Capt. (later Col.) [[Avtar Singh Cheema]] of 7 Para was the first Indian atop [[Mount Everest]] in 1965. Capt. Abhijeet Singh from 7 Para also summited the peak while Col. [[Saurabh Singh Shekhawat]] of 21 Para (SF) scaled the peak thrice in 2001, 2003 and 2005, and has also scaled peaks in the [[French Alps]] and in Africa. Col Sarfraz Singh of 6 PARA led a seven-member team of Nimas to the world's highest peak on 20 May 2018.<ref>http://nimasdirang.com/Home/Institute</ref>		The Parachute Regiment has historically been active in the field of mountaineering. The late Capt. (later Col.) [[Avtar Singh Cheema]] of 7 Para was the first Indian atop [[Mount Everest]] in 1965. Capt. Abhijeet Singh from 7 Para also summited the peak while Col. [[Saurabh Singh Shekhawat]] of 21 Para (SF) scaled the peak thrice in 2001, 2003 and 2005, and has also scaled peaks in the [[French Alps]] and in Africa. Col Sarfraz Singh of 6 PARA led a seven-member team of Nimas to the world's highest peak on 20 May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://nimasdirang.com/Home/Institute\|title = Nimas \| Basic Mountaineering Course \| Advance Mountaineering Course \| Mountaineering Search and Rescue Course \| Adventure Course for School College Student \| Basic White Water Rafting and Kayaking Course \| Mountain and Trek Guide Course \| Home Stay and Eco Camp Development Course \| Basic Para Gliding Course \| Basic Para Motors Course \| Rafting \| Para Gliding \| Para Motor \| Adventure Programs \| Expeditions}}</ref>

	A Parachute Regiment team scaled [[Nanda Devi]] in 1981 when they attempted both main and east peaks simultaneously. The southwest face of Nanda Devi East was climbed for the first time, but both climbers, Premjit Lal and Phu Dorjee, were killed in the descent. Three others – Daya Chand, Ram Singh, and Lakha Singh – also fell to their deaths, leading to the highest ever number of casualties on the mountain.		A Parachute Regiment team scaled [[Nanda Devi]] in 1981 when they attempted both main and east peaks simultaneously. The southwest face of Nanda Devi East was climbed for the first time, but both climbers, Premjit Lal and Phu Dorjee, were killed in the descent. Three others – Daya Chand, Ram Singh, and Lakha Singh – also fell to their deaths, leading to the highest ever number of casualties on the mountain.
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	*7th Battalion		*7th Battalion
	*9th Battalion (Special Forces)		*9th Battalion (Special Forces)
	*10th Battalion (Special Forces)		*10th Battalion (Special Forces)
	*11th Battalion (Special Forces)		*11th Battalion (Special Forces)
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	*116th Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (based at Devlali, Maharashtra)		*116th Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (based at Devlali, Maharashtra)

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	*8th Battalion was transferred and redesignated as the 16th Battalion. In 1976 before reconverting into the 12th Battalion, ~~it was known as [[Mahar Regiment]].~~ [[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]]
			8th Battalion was transferred and redesignated as the 16th Battalion [[Mahar Regiment]]. In 1976 before reconverting into the 12th Battalion, [[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]].

	When the 8th Battalion was converted, a sizeable part of the battalion was retained in the airborne role for some time, forming the armoured element of the 50th Parachute Brigade, equipped with [[BMP-2]] infantry fighting vehicles. However, due to administrative and logistic reasons, that unit was discontinued and their role was taken over by the airborne battalions themselves, with a platoon strength of each battalion being trained and equipped for the mechanized role within the brigade.		When the 8th Battalion was converted, a sizeable part of the battalion was retained in the airborne role for some time, forming the armoured element of the 50th Parachute Brigade, equipped with [[BMP-2]] infantry fighting vehicles. However, due to administrative and logistic reasons, that unit was discontinued and their role was taken over by the airborne battalions themselves, with a platoon strength of each battalion being trained and equipped for the mechanized role within the brigade.

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