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{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2018}} | {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2018}} | ||
[[File:Armed forces flag day.svg|thumb|Armed forces flag day badge]] | [[File:Armed forces flag day.svg|thumb|Armed forces flag day badge]] | ||
The '''Armed Forces Flag Day''' or the | The '''Armed Forces Flag Day''' or the '''Flag Day of India''' is a day dedicated to honouring the soldiers and veterans of India's [[Indian Armed Forces|armed forces]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-02 |title=Armed Forces Flag Day |url=https://www.mygov.in/armed-forces-flag-day/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=MyGov.in |language=en}}</ref> It has been observed annually in India on December 7 since 1949.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=186065|title=Armed Forces Flag Day – 2018|date=December 1, 2018|website=[[Press Information Bureau]]}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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::''A few weeks ago, I visited Indo-China and saw our officers and men attached to the International Commission there. It gave me a thrill to see their smart bearing and the good work they were doing in that distant land. What pleased me still more was their general popularity with the people there. By their efficiency as well as their friendliness, they enhanced the reputation of India. Among them were people from all parts of India. They observed no provincial or other differences amongst themselves. I am sure my countrymen will be pleased to learn of them and would like to indicate their appreciation of these young men who serve our country both here and elsewhere so well. A way to indicate that appreciation is to contribute to the Flag Day Fund.'' | ::''A few weeks ago, I visited Indo-China and saw our officers and men attached to the International Commission there. It gave me a thrill to see their smart bearing and the good work they were doing in that distant land. What pleased me still more was their general popularity with the people there. By their efficiency as well as their friendliness, they enhanced the reputation of India. Among them were people from all parts of India. They observed no provincial or other differences amongst themselves. I am sure my countrymen will be pleased to learn of them and would like to indicate their appreciation of these young men who serve our country both here and elsewhere so well. A way to indicate that appreciation is to contribute to the Flag Day Fund.'' | ||
The flag is similar to that of the [[British Armed Forces|United Kingdom]]'s [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]], first utilised in 1956,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/gb-def.html#:~:text=The%20Joint%20Services%20Flag%20is,with%20a%20plain%20black%20badge.&text=The%20badge%20is%20that%20of,(symbolizing%20the%20Royal%20Navy).|title = United Kingdom: Ministry of Defence}}</ref> and is a common colour | The flag of the Indian Armed Forces is similar to that of the [[British Armed Forces|United Kingdom]]'s [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]], first utilised in 1956,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/gb-def.html#:~:text=The%20Joint%20Services%20Flag%20is,with%20a%20plain%20black%20badge.&text=The%20badge%20is%20that%20of,(symbolizing%20the%20Royal%20Navy).|title = United Kingdom: Ministry of Defence}}</ref> and is a common colour scheme in British-aligned territories, used by fellow [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] nations including [[Cyprus National Guard|Cyprus]], [[Kenya Defence Forces|Kenya]] and [[Nigerian Armed Forces|Nigeria]].{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} | ||
== Significance and purpose == | == Significance and purpose == | ||
Flag Day serves to promote three basic causes:{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} | |||
* Rehabilitation of battle casualties | * Rehabilitation of battle casualties | ||
* Welfare of serving personnel and their families | * Welfare of serving personnel and their families | ||
* Resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen and their families | * Resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen and their families | ||
The Armed Forces Flag Day commemoration and the collection of funds through distribution of flags. It is a time for Indians to express its gratitude and appreciation to the current and veteran military personnel of India and to acknowledge those who died in service to the country.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} | The Armed Forces Flag Day commemoration and the collection of funds through distribution of flags. It is a time for Indians to express its gratitude and appreciation to the current and veteran military personnel of India and to acknowledge those who died in service to the country.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} | ||
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[[Category:December observances]] | [[Category:December observances]] | ||
[[Category:Observances in India]] | [[Category:Observances in India]] | ||