Army Day Parade will be conducted at Cariappa Parade Ground on15 Jan 2021. In addition, a press brief for Republic Day Parade and Beating the Retreat will be conducted on 23 Jan 2021. Venue for the press brief shall be intimated later.
All interested media persons are requested to forward following details for necessary security clearances to armydayparade2021@gmail.com by 05 Jan 2021:-
- Full Name
- PIB/ID Card No
- Scanned photo of ID Card
- Name of media Agency
- Photo of the applicant
- Applying for: ADP/Press Brief/Both
For any clarification, please callup 011-23019659. Mail received after 05 Jan 2021 may not be considered.
WHAT IS ARMY DAY ?
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa’s (then a Lieutenant General) taking 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 15 January 1949. The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters. On 15 January 2020, India celebrated its 72nd Indian Army Day in New Delhi. Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens.
While celebrations take place across the country, the main Army Day parade is conducted in Cariappa Parade ground in Delhi cantonment. Gallantry awards and Sena medals are also awarded on this day. In 2020, 15 soldiers were presented with bravery awards. Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra awardees participate in the Army Day parade every year. Military hardware, numerous contingents and a combat display are part of the parade. In 2020, Captain Tania Shergill became the first female officer to command an Army Day parade.
