FLAG DAY: Armed forces flag day to be observed on Dec 7

Chandigarh, October 25, 2012: Armed forces flag day would be observed on December 7, 2012 to pay tributes to  all those known and un-known soldiers who sacrificed their lives  guarding the frontiers of our country.

According to an official spokesman this day is observed to salute the velour of Soldiers both serving and veterans, who fought for unity and integrity and sovereignty.

The spokesman appealed to the public to contribute liberally for armed forces flag day fund. The ceremonial pinning of Flags on VIPs and all citizens of India would take place on 7th December, 2012. All Departments and the District Administration would give a lead in honouring the soldiers and in pinning Flags on students and citizens.

The spokesman further said that the Financial contributions were to be collected by the Department/District Administrations in honour of the Flag. These funds are utilized for a number of welfare programmes instituted by the Kendriya and Rajya Sainik Boards. The contributions provide benefits to widows, disabled soldiers, ex-servicemen and  serving  personnel. The total number of people who would be benefited by this fund was  over a crore.  The contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund are exempted from the Income Tax as per Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Revenue Division), New Delhi dated March 26, 2007.