15 JAN :India celebrates Army Day

Indian Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country and the people living in it. The day is celebrated on January 15th \every year. On this day in 1948, Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa became the first  Indian Commander-in-Chief. Army played equally important role as the other freedom  fighters in instilling democratization in India. General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa  shared a good bonding with both natives and Britishers and then succeeded General Roy  Butcher of British Army to become the first Indian Commander in Chief of the democratic  India.The Indian Army fights adversities on borders as well as with natural calamities.  The Army works with true dedication and spirit of the motto 'fight to win.' 

Celebrations
The Army Day celebrated on 15th January, 2016 will be the 68^th Anniversary of Indian Army. The Army re-dedicates itself to become a part of the 'War Winning Team' on this  day. The day begins with paying homage to the martyred soldiers at the Amar Jawan Jyoti  at the India Gate,New Delhi. Parades and many military shows which features the technology and achievements in Army are held at the Delhi Cantonment. Unit credentials  and Sena Medals were also presented for gallantry on the occasion every year.