Not logged in Talk Contributions Create account Log in Article Talk Read Search Wikipedia Photograph a historic site, help Wikipedia, and win a prize. Participate in the world's largest photography competition this month! Main page Contents Learn more Current events Random article About Wikipedia Contact us Army Day (India) Donate From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contribute Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year Help Army Day in India, in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera Learn to edit M. Cariappa's (then a Lieutenant General) taking Community portal Recent changes over as the first Commander­in­Chief of the Indian Upload file Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander­in­Chief of India, on 15 January Tools 1949.[1][2] The day is celebrated in the form of What links here parades and other military shows in the national Related changes capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters.[3] Special pages On 15 January 2020, India celebrated its 72nd Permanent link Army soldiers conduct a drill at the Army Day Indian Army Day in New Delhi.[4][5] Army Day marks Page information parade in New Delhi on 15 January 2013 Cite this page a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed Status Active Wikidata item their lives to protect the country and its citizens.[6] Genre Military Print/export While celebrations take place across the country, Date(s) January 15 Download as PDF the main Army Day parade is conducted in Frequency Annually Printable version Cariappa Parade ground in Delhi cantonment. Venue Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate Gallantry awards and Sena medals are also and at all Army Offices and HQs Languages awarded on this day. In 2020, 15 soldiers were Country India অসমীয়া presented with bravery awards. Param Vir Chakra বাংলা and Ashok Chakra awardees participate in the Army Day parade every year.[7][8] Military िह됍ी hardware, numerous contingents and a combat display are part of the parade.[7] In 2020, ಕನ됍ಡ [9][10] മലയാളം Captain Tania Shergill became the first female officer to command an Army Day parade. த됍ழ் 됍됍됍 See also [ edit ] Edit links Armed Forces Day in other countries References [ edit ] 1. ^ "Army Day 2019 LIVE Updates: PM Modi, President pay tribute to heroes from armed forces" . The Indian Express. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2019. 2. ^ Newsd (15 January 2019). "Army Day: Facts about Indian Army you must know" . News and Analysis from India. A Refreshing approach to news. Retrieved 15 January 2019. 3. ^ "Army Day 2020: Why does India celebrate Army Day on January 15" . Business Insider. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020. 4. ^ "PM extends his greetings on Army Day" . www.pmindia.gov.in. Retrieved 15 January 2019. 5. ^ "Indian Army Day 2020: Date, significance and inspirational quotes" . India Today. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020. 6. ^ Team, Editorial (8 January 2018). "Indian Army Day" . SSBToSuccess. Retrieved 11 January 2018. 7. ^ a b Singh, Rahul (15 January 2020). "Why is Jan 15 special for army and 10 things you should about Army Day" . Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 January 2020. 8. ^ "72nd Army Day: All you need to know" . The Times of India. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020. 9. ^ "Republic Day 2020: Captain Tania Shergill To Become 1st Woman Parade Adjutant" . Ndtv.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020. 10. ^ "Who is Captain Tania Shergill" . timesofindia.indiatimes.com. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020. Bibliography [ edit ] Verma, Bharat; Hiranandani, GM; Pandey, BK (2013). Indian Armed Forces . Atlanta: Lancer Publishers LLC. p. 31. ISBN 9781935501732. Retrieved 15 January 2018. 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