Armed Forces Flag Day, a day to honour the martyrs, veterans, and serving personnel of the Indian military. The day has been marked every year on December 7 since 1949 to celebrate the valiant efforts undertaken by military personnel to safeguard the country’s borders and raise funds to ensure their and their family’s well-being.
Participating in the celebrations and buying small items such as flags, coupons, and cards helps contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).
All related welfare funds merged into single fund
On August 28, 1949, a committee appointed by India’s then-Defense Minister made the decision to observe an Armed Forces Flag Day.
Later, in 1993, the Defense Ministry of India merged all related welfare funds, such as war victims’ funds and the Kendriya Sainik Board Fund, into a single fund, the AFFDF.
Donations collected through the distribution of token flags and stickers to the general public are now being directed to this fund.
Ensure the welfare of the soldiers and their families
The Armed forces flag day not only honours those who have served and continue to serve in the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, and other armed forces, but it also has a tangible impact by ensuring the welfare of the soldiers and their families. Contributing to the AFFDF is regarded as every citizen’s moral obligation.
The funds thus collected are utilised to furnish financial assistance to needy veterans, war widows, their dependents, and the organisations involved in their rehabilitation.
How to contribute?
The AFFDF is managed by the Kendriya Sainik Board and accepts contributions throughout the year. Those who wish to contribute can do so either online through the Kendriya Sainik Board’s official website, or by payee cheque to the specific accounts in Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, or ICICI Bank.
You can find all the details of the bank accounts needed to make the donation and the online payment link here: CLICK HERE
Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB)
The Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) is the Indian government’s supreme court. It develops and operates various welfare and rehabilitation schemes for ex-servicemen and their dependents through a nationwide network of Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) and Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs).
