Rapid Fire
Armed Forces Flag Day
- 10 Dec 2024
- 2 min read
Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) has been held every year on 7th December since 1949 to honor the bravery and sacrifices of Indian Armed Forces personnel, especially veterans.
- The day recognizes not only the sacrifices of fallen soldiers but also the contributions of their families, especially the war-disabled soldiers and War Widows (Veer Naris).
- Support Initiatives:
- AFFD Fund: It was created by the Ministry of Defence in 1949. In 1993, it was unified with other welfare funds, including those for war victims and ex-servicemen, into a single fund.
- The Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) administers the AFFD Fund (AFFDF).
- KSB formulates and implements welfare and rehabilitation schemes for ex-servicemen and their families across India.
- The Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) administers the AFFD Fund (AFFDF).
- Digital Solutions: SAMBANDH, a WhatsApp-based chatbot, allows veterans to easily report and resolve grievances. The platform has helped address over 1,700 cases in less than a year.
- Skill Development for Women: The Nari Sashaktikaran initiative focuses on empowering women, including widows of fallen soldiers, by providing job training and opportunities for economic independence.
- Project NAMAN: It aims to simplify pension services for veterans, ensuring easier access to services such as life certificate submissions and pension disbursements.
- AFFD Fund: It was created by the Ministry of Defence in 1949. In 1993, it was unified with other welfare funds, including those for war victims and ex-servicemen, into a single fund.
Read more: Advancing Defense Integration in India
