- By Aalok Sensharma
- Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: The Armed Forces Flag day is celebrated on December 7 to honour the personnel of the Indian Armed Forces. The objective of this day is also to raise funds from people for the betterment of the Armed Forces staff just by selling Indian flags, batches, stickers and other items.
On this day, the three branches of the Indian Armed Forces -- Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy -- organise a variety of programs to showcase their efforts towards national security.
History:
On August 28, 1949, a committee was set up under the then Defence Minister of India decided to observe a Flag Day annually on December 7. The main idea to observe this day was to distribute flags to people and collect funds from them. People across the country distribute small flags and car flags in red, deep blue and light blue colours representing the three Services in return for funds.
The fund collected is therefore used for the welfare of serving personnel and ex-servicemen and also to rehabilitate battle causalities.
Significance:
There are three basic purposes to observe the Armed Forces Flag Day:
* Welfare of serving personnel and their families.
* Rehabilitation of battle casualties.
* Resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.
How to contribute to Indian Armed Forces on Flag Day:
To contibute to the Armed Forces on the Flag Day, you can either contribute online or through cheque or deposit directly to the bank. Apart from it, you can also contribute online at https://ksb.gov.in/DonateAFFDF.htm.
Quotes:
* In order to have harmony and peace, in order to have a happy life, we need armed forces to keep us safe…. Happy Indian Armed Forces Flag Day 2019!
* I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Happy Indian Armed Forces Flag Day 2019!
* We are safe, happy, smiling because we have our armed forces taking charge of their duties. Happy Indian Armed Forces Flag Day!
* They who sacrifice all their comforts, they who give up on their lives need our support to keep moving on….. Happy Indian Armed Forces Flag Day 2019!
* The red and white and starry blue is freedom’s shield and hope. Happy Indian Armed Forces Flag Day!
* We give our heads and our hearts to our country! One Country! One Language! One Flag! Happy Indian Armed Forces Flag Day!
* Indian Armed Forces Flag Day in a reminder that we also have our duties to do towards our armed forces. Happy Indian Armed Forces Flag Day!