Indian Army organises military equipment display to commemorate Army Day 2021
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 15 2021:
Tulihal Bn of Indian Army celebrated Army Day and upcoming Republic Day by organising a Military Equipment Display for the local youth and students of Imphal, yesterday.
Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15 in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa, who took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on January 15, 1949 .
As part of the event, a weapon and military equipment display, pipe band display, information counter on various schemes to join Indian Armed Forces and a Suvigya cell for local ex-servicemen of Imphal were organised.
Over 200 students along with their parents, teachers and locals of Imphal attended the programme.
An interactive session was also conducted between young officers and students during which young officers motivated them to join Indian Armed Forces.
All the attendees appreciated the efforts of Tulihal Bn for conducting the event.