Every year, 15 January is commemorated as ‘ Army Day ’ to remember the occasion when General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa took over the command of the Indian Army from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949 and became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Independent India. On January 15th , every year, India honors the courage and sacrifices of its soldiers during Indian Army Day. This day is special because it marks the time when control of the Indian Army was handed over from the British to Indian leaders. MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT ON THE OCCASION OF ARMY DAY 2025 MESSAGE OF THE CDS ON THE OCCASION OF ARMY DAY 2025 MESSAGE OF THE COAS ON THE OCCASION OF ARMY DAY 2025 CUNPK NEWS LETTER JAN 2025 REGISTRATION OF VENDORS AS AN APPROVED ASC CONTRACTOR FOR SUPPLY OF FRESH ARTICLES TO THE INDIAN ARMY FM HQ NORTHERN COMMAND Indian Army Day 2025, celebrated on 15th January, honours the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian Army. The 77th Indian Army Day will feature a grand parade in Pune, highlighting the army’s significant role in safeguarding the nation.