General Pandey reviewed the parade and presented gallantry awards.
Lucknow: Army Chief General Manoj Pandey on Monday highlighted the military prowess of the Indian Army and also showcased efforts to prepare the Indian Army for the future. Technology-driven, lethal and agile force. The 76th Army Day Parade was held on Monday at Thakur Sheodatt Singh Parade Ground, 11 GRRC, Lucknow. General Pandey reviewed the parade and presented gallantry awards.
Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan and other senior military personnel participated in the parade. Speaking on the occasion, General Pandey said that Indian Army soldiers have discharged their responsibilities in every field, be it guarding our borders, counter-terrorism operations or humanitarian and disaster relief operations. He said that recently through the provisions of emergency procurement, the Indian Army has purchased many modern equipment and equipment. General Pandey said the focus of the Indian Army has been on developing critical infrastructure and strengthening border infrastructure.
“The situation on our western borders in Jammu and Kashmir is under control, but continued infiltration attempts have made it clear that terrorist infrastructure still exists across the border,” he said. He assured that the Indian Army is well-trained and battle-hardened, and is playing a vital role in establishing a stable and secure environment which is essential for the development of the country.
Speaking on the transformation roadmap laid out in his speech at the Army Day 2023, General Pandey said time-bound deliverables have been identified under 5 pillars of this roadmap. He said the Indian Army has focused on force restructuring and optimization, technology assimilation and making systems, processes and operations more effective. He also mentioned other initiatives of the Indian Army such as the transformative Agneepath scheme and women empowerment through appointment of women officers in operational theaters like Siachen.
General Pandey also outlined the measures taken to achieve jointness and integration such as common operational planning, joint acquisitions, joint logistics nodes, common use of bases and other initiatives. General Pandey also highlighted the unwavering commitment of the Indian Army for the welfare of its veterans and brave women. He concluded his address by saying that the Indian Army has established a position of trust in the heart of every citizen and on the occasion of Army Day he urged all the personnel to take the name, the salt, the mark and rededicate themselves to the service of the nation. called upon.
India celebrates Army Day every year on 15 January to commemorate the achievements of General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa, the first Indian Commander of the Indian Army. On this day, General Cariappa, who led the Indian Army to victory in the 1947 war, took over the command of the Indian Army from General Sir FRR Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949 and became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief. -Head of independent India. Army Day is celebrated every year in honor of General Cariappa and the Indian Army.
Army Day celebrations began with a wreath laying ceremony at the Smriti War Memorial in Lucknow to honor the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. The parade consisted of six marching contingents and a military band consisting of six regimental brass bands and four pipe bands from various regimental centres. The marching contingents were from 50 (I) Para Bde, Sikh LI RC, JAT RC, Garh RIF RC, BEG Center and AAD Centre. 23 Foreign Service Attaches from 19 countries participated in the parade, which was also joined by ex-servicemen, NCC cadets, school children, serving soldiers and their families.
About 500 soldiers of the Indian Army were part of this grand parade. Flypast was conducted by Army Aviation helicopters. 1 STC Motorcycle Display Team Dare Devils enthralled the audience by performing stunts with 35 motorcycles. A team of eight paratroopers demonstrated a combat free fall by jumping from a Dhruv helicopter, deploying their parachutes and performing maneuvers to land on the ground. The Army’s microlight flying expedition teams enthralled the spectators with precise manoeuvres, displays of flags and flags and banners. 15 Gallantry Awards and 23 Unit Citations were awarded by the Chief of Army Staff in recognition of gallant and meritorious service by Army personnel and units.
