On January 26, a significant historical moment unfolded as Major Divya Tyagi, a woman officer, led the all-men contingent of the regiment during the Republic Day parade in Delhi. This marks a historic milestone, as it is the first instance in the three-century history of Bombay Sappers where a woman has taken the lead in commanding an all-men contingent.

Major Divya Tyagi achieved a historic feat on January 26, becoming the first woman officer in the Indian Army to command an all-men contingent from the Bombay Sappers, Bombay Engineer Group, and Centre during the Republic Day parade. Major Tyagi's leadership is a testament to the capabilities and dedication of women officers in the military, and it sets a positive example for future generations.

Commissioned into the 115 Engineer Regiment of the Corps of Engineers eight years ago, Major Divya Tyagi, a silver medallist from the 2016 Officers Training Academy batch in Chennai, is also the daughter of a farmer.

Expressing her gratitude, Major Divya Tyagi stated that being part of the parade was both an honor and a source of pride for her and her family, who will be present to witness the event.

The regiment under her leadership consisted of one officer, two junior commissioned officers, and 144 Other Ranks. They dedicated the last six months to rigorous practice for the parade. Major Divya Tyagi, too, underwent training at the Bombay Engineering Group (BEG) and Centre, commonly known as Bombay Sappers, located in Khadki, in the months leading up to the Delhi parade. The lady officer was seen wearing the Regimental Turban during marching practice.

According to a government information brochure released on the eve of Republic Day, the origins of The Bombay Sappers can be traced back to 1777 when the Pioneer Lascars were raised under the Bombay Presidency. This valiant group has received recognition with 34 Battle Honours and Theatre Honours before independence, and three Battle Honours and six Theatre Honours after independence. In addition to these honors, they have been awarded 10 COAS Unit Citations, two COAS Certificates of Appreciation, and one GOC-in-C Certificate of Appreciation over the course of 204 years.

The Bombay Sappers have the distinguished honor of receiving the highest gallantry awards, both before and after independence. These include the Victoria Cross, the Medaille Militaire, the Param Vir Chakra, and the Ashok Chakra.