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Every year on December 7, India commemorates Armed Forces Flag Day
About Armed Forces Flag Day
- The Defense Minister’s Committee on August 28, 1949, created the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
- In 1993, the Defense Ministry of India amalgamated all relevant welfare funds, including funds for war victims, the Kendriya Sainik Board Fund, the ex-welfare servicemen’s fund, and other units, to establish the Armed Forces Flag Day fund.
- It aims to raise donations for the welfare of the Armed Forces Staff.
- This day is observed to honour Indian soldiers, sailors, and pilots.
- The day also pays tribute to hundreds of thousands of men who have died protecting the country.
- Significance: This day is observed to encourage public engagement and support across the country for the following goals:
- To provide rehabilitative assistance to the relatives of war victims.
- To take initiatives to safeguard the well-being of service members and their families.
- To assist former service veterans and their families with their welfare and resettlement.
Source:ET
