New Delhi: January 15 is marked as the Indian Army Day to honour the valour and courage of the Indian soldiers who selflessly serve the nation. This year, the country is set to celebrate the 74th Army Day.
The Indian Army Day, that is celebrated at all the Army Command Headquarters, will be observed amid strict protocols in the wake of the ongoing Covid third wave.
The Indian Army Parade can be watched live from the KM Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi from 10.20am on January 15 (Friday) on the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/Indianarmy.adgpi
https://www.youtube.com/adgpi-indianarmy
This year, the Indian army soldiers are set to showcase their weapons and platforms that include the drones, Advanced Light Helicopters, the new Light Combat Helicopter owned by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
The army will also display the BLT T-72 ‘Bharat Rakshak’ tank, the 155mm Soltum Gun, and the BrahMos Missiles.
The Indian Army was officially formed on April 1, 1895. However, on January 15, 1949, General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief, handed over the baton to Lieutenant General KM Cariappa, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. Since then, January 15 is marked as the Indian Army Day.
On the occasion, Gallantry awards and Sena medals are awarded. In 2020, Captain Tania Shergill became the first female officer to command an Army Day parade. In the same year, 15 soldiers were laurelled with the bravery awards.