Indian army photo
Army Day (India)
National Indian Army Day
| Army Day | |
|---|---|
Army soldiers conduct a drill at the Army Day parade in New Delhi on 15 January 2013 | |
| Genre | Military |
| Date(s) | January 15 (15-01) |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate and at all Army Offices and HQs |
| Country | India |
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant GeneralKodandera M. Cariappa's (later who became Field Marshal ) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from GeneralFrancis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949.[1][2] 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.[3] On 15 January 2023, India celebrated its 75th Indian Army Day in Bengaluru.[4][5] Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their Army biography for promotion board.