In India, Armed Forces Veterans' Day is celebrated annually on 14 January. This observance honours the selfless service and sacrifice of the nation’s ex-servicemen.
Key Highlights of the Day
- Significance: The date 14 January
was chosen to commemorate the formal retirement of Field Marshal
KM Cariappa, OBE, in 1953. He was the first Commander-in-Chief of the
Indian Army and led Indian forces to victory in the 1947 war.
- History: The day was first
observed in 2017 to reaffirm the bond between serving
personnel, veterans, and the nation.
- Welfare Focus: The celebrations
include rallies and help desks for the System for Pension
Administration - Raksha (SPARSH), the Ex-Servicemen Contributory
Health Scheme (ECHS), and grievance redressal counters to assist veterans
and their families.
- National Observance: Commemorative events
are taking place at 34 Rajya Sainik Boards and 434 Zila Sainik Boards
across all States and Union Territories.
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