Flag Day
The Armed Forces Flag Day or the Flag Day of India is a day dedicated to India towards collection of funds from people of India for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces personnel. It has been observed annually in India on December 7 since 1949.Over the years, it has become a tradition to commemorate this day as an honour to the soldiers, sailors and airmen of India.
The Flag day is mainly observed to serve three basic purposes – Rehabilitation of battle casualties, Welfare of serving personnel 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.