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INDIA - DEFENCE -
ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY |
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Date-wise Events |
December 07 |
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Description |
- The Armed Forces Flag Day or the Flag Day of India is a
day dedicated towards collection of funds from people of
India for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces personnel.
- It has been observed annually in India on December 7
since 1949.
- Over the years, it has become a tradition to commemorate
this day as an honour to the soldiers, airmen and sailors of
India.
- The Flag day is mainly observed to serve three basic
purposes Rehabilitation of battle casualties Welfare of
serving personnel and their families Resettlement and
welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.
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