7TH Dec is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) throughout the Country to honour the martyrs and men in uniform who voluntarily fought and continue to safeguard the country’s honour. Soldiers are one of the greatest assets of any country. They are guardians of the Nation and protect its citizens. To fulfill their duties soldiers sacrifice a lot of things in their lives. It becomes therefore duty of every citizen to not only show admiration for the martyrs and the living heroes but also their families who have been a crucial part of their sacrifice. Apart from Govt measures it becomes collective duty of every citizen to make his/her unstinted and volunteer contribution towards providing care support rehabilitation and financial aid. Small flags are distributed this day in return of donation ‘Flag Day’ brings to the forefront our commitment of looking after our Veer Naris, disabled soldiers and families of martyrs.
A programme was held at the Sainik Bhawan (Srinagar) to observe the Flag Day which was attend by the Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir) Mr Pandurang K. Pole, IAS , Mohd Aijaz Asad, IAS DC Srinagar (President Sainik Board Srinagar) and GOC 31 Sub Area among other senior govt officials. During the interaction with the veterans the Div Com and DC Srinagar assured all support from the civil administration towards welfare of Ex-Servicemen and their families. The Ex-Servicemen community thanked the , Mr Pandurang K Pole, IAS Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir),Mohd Aijaz Asad, IAS Deputy Commissioner (Srinagar) HQ 15 Corps, HQ 31 Sub Area, JAK LI Regimental Centre (JAK LI RC) for their initiatives taken for the welfare of Ex-Servicemen Community.
A blood donation camp was also held at Sainik Bhawan (Srinagar) where No of Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris and their wards have donated the blood for the needy people. Rally was also taken from Sainik Bhawan to Jahangir Chowk for awareness COVID-19 Pandemic.