New Delhi, June 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.

Major Barak is serving as an Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Prime Minister said the honour recognises her exemplary service as well as India's longstanding contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Modi described the achievement as an inspiration for young Indians, particularly girls aspiring to serve the nation and humanity through the armed forces and international peacekeeping missions.

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