The Armed Forces
Flag Day will be observed tomorrow. By displaying Armed Forces
Flag, the citizenry will reinforce their solidarity with the Armed
Forces for what they do for the nation.
On this day,
they will also express their gratitude and appreciation by contributing
to the "Armed Forces Flag Day Fund" to honour the brave
and the martyr for their supreme sacrifice, as well as to salute
the valiant soldiers, sailors and airmen, both serving and veterans.
This fund is
utilized for a number of welfare programs instituted by the ‘Kendriya
Sainik Board’ at the Centre and ‘Rajya Sainik Boards’ at State
level, for the benefit and empowerment of widows, disabled soldiers,
sailors, airmen, ex-servicemen and their dependents and also for
serving personnel.
The day brings to
the forefront country’s obligation of looking after the war widows,
war disabled and the dependents of those who have sacrificed their
lives in the service of the country. The President, Vice President,
Prime Minister and the Defence Minister in their messages on the
occasion have appealed to the people to contribute generously
to the Flag Day Fund.
