In Pics: A Glimpse of Army Day Celebrations in Lucknow

neha choubey Jan 15, 2024

Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year

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To mark the day when the first Indian general took charge of the Indian Army in 1949

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Army Day is observed across the country with parades, ceremonies, and awards.

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Army Day also honours the brave soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the nation

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Army Day 2023 was the first time that the celebrations were held outside Delhi, in Bengaluru

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Army Day 2022 saw the debut of the new uniform designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology

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Army Day 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Indo-Pak war,.

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Army Day 2020 witnessed the first woman officer, Captain Tania Shergill

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The 76th Army Day was celebrated with grandeur on Monday in Uttar Pradesh

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