India Observes 9th Armed Forces Veterans' Day on January 14.

Important Days

Armed Forces Veterans' Day is celebrated annually across India on 14 January to honor and recognize the service of Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, the 1st Indian Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Indian Armed Forces. He retired on this day in 1953 and led Indian forces to victory in the 1947 war.


      - 14 January 2025 marks the 9th Armed Forces Veterans' Day observance.

     

     

Main Point :-   (i) The Armed Forces Veterans' Day was first celebrated in 2017.

      (ii) The day is observed with programs at major military stations and cities, featuring ceremonial parades and gatherings of veterans, Veer Naris (the widows of our soldiers), and their families.


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Minister: Rajnath Singh
Headquarters : New Delhi
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