Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General Kodandera M. Cariappa’s (later who became Field Marshal) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949. The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters. On 15 January 2023, India celebrated its 75th Indian Army Day in Bengaluru. Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens.
While celebrations take place across the country, the main Army Day parade is conducted in Cariappa Parade ground in Delhi cantonment. Gallantry awards and Sena medals are also awarded on this day. In 2020, 15 soldiers were presented with bravery awards. Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra awardees participate in the Army Day parade every year. Military hardware, numerous contingents and a combat display are part of the parade. In 2020, Captain Tania Shergill became the first female officer to command an Army Day parade.
Army soldiers display their war skills at the Army Day parade at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi
Army soldiers display their war skills at the Army Day parade at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi
Army soldiers demonstrate their war skills during the Army Day parade at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi
Army soldiers display their war skills during the Army Day parade at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi
Army soldiers display their war skills during the Army Day parade at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi
Army soldiers participate in the ‘Army Day parade’ at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi
Army’s T-90 (Bhishma) tank on display at the Army Day parade in New Delhi
Exhibition of BLT T-72, T-90 tanks, Brahmos Missile, carrier Mortar Tracked Vehicle, 155 MM Soltum Gun, Advanced Light Helicopters of the Army Aviation Corps during the parade
The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters
Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat inspects the guard of honour during the Army Day parade in New Delhi. On the 70th Army Day celebrations at the Cariappa Parade Ground here, the Army chief said any provocative action from Pakistan will lead to a befitting reply.
Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat salutes the widow of an army martyr after honouring her at the Army Day parade. He also awarded the Sena Medal to a number of Army personnel.
Indian Army performs on the 70th Army Day which was celebrated across the country on Monday. The day marks the occasion of Field Marshall KM Cariappa taking over as the country’s first army commander-in-chief on January 15, 1949.
One of the highlights of the day’s celebrations at Yodhasthal, Bhopal was a Taekwondo display by army personnel and a musical bonanza by students of Army Public School.
Soldiers celebrated Army Day with great enthusiasm across the country. The Army chief said that an Aadhar-based mobile application is being developed through which personnel will be able to post their grievances online and receive swift resolution.
The anniversary of the formation of the Indian national army was celebrated with soldiers from various regiments and artillery units taking part in a parade.
The citizens of Delhi thronged in large numbers to witness the parade at Delhi cantonment.
The ear-deafening thunder of tanks and infantry combat vehicles (ICVs), unleashed lethal and accurate fire power at the KK Ranges near Ahmednagar. Fire power, manoeuvre exercises and displays of equipment were held here on the occasion of Army day.
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