Kohima, December 2 (MExN): The Ministry of Defence is celebrating Armed Forces Week from December 1 to 7 by organizing a weeklong digital campaign.
The campaign will serve as a prelude to the Armed Forces Flag Day which falls on December 7. Armed Forces Flag Day has been observed since 1949 in honour of the country’s martyrs and the men in uniform.
According to a press release from Col C Konwer, PRO (Defence), the campaign will endeavour to bring together the entire nation to express solidarity with the Armed Forces Personnel.
During the Armed Forces Week, the campaign will aim to generate awareness about the ‘Armed Forces Flag Day Fund’ and encourage people to contribute generously.
The Armed Forces Flag Day Fund was setup in 1993 to extend support to disabled ex-servicemen, war widows, children of martyrs and others needing care and support.
Several cashless payment methods have been setup and made available. One can send contributions via PayTM at the number ‘8800462175’ & UPI code: armedforcesflagdayfund@sbi. To contribute using Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking log on to ksb.gov.in/armed-forces-flag-day-fund.htm.
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