Army Day celebrations were organised by the Infantry School, Mhow where in lt Gen Gurdeep Singh, Commandant presided over a Sainik Sammelan of Officers, Junior Commissioned officers, other ranks and civil staff.
He exhorted them to keep themselves abreast with latest developments in military aspects and be prepared to meet any challenge from our adversaries in future. The general officer also appreciated the quality training being imparted by the Infantry School and emphasised all present to take pride in their country, martyrs who have laid down their lives to secure the country and their profession. He also appreciated the hard work exhibited by all present and to continue the same.
At the outset, he once again wished all present and their families on the occasion of Army Day. Following it, he gave away certificates and prizes to soldiers and civilian staff of the school who have been adjudged best for their service rendered to the school and to the organisation.
Every year, January 15, is observed and celebrated as Army Day in India. On this day, 66 years ago, General KM Cariappa, OBE took over as the first Indian Commander-In-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher in 1948. The nation had every reason to be proud to have an Indian at the helm of its defence forces.