Every year on 15 January, Indian Army Day is celebrated to remember the sacrifice of our soldiers to protect India and its citizens.
The day is also celebrated to commemorate the moment when Lieutenant General KM Cariappa took over from Francis Butcher as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on 15 January 1949.
Francis Butcher was the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.
This year, the 77th Army Day celebration organized in Maharashtra’s Pune.
Pune, renowned for its rich military heritage, hosted the prestigious Army Day Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025.
