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Raising Day of Army Medical Corps
- 05 Apr 2024
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The Army Medical Corps (AMC) commemorated its 260th Raising Day (3rd April 2024) reflecting on centuries of dedication and sacrifice in serving the nation.
- The AMC, originally known as the Indian Medical Service, was founded in India in 1764 during the British colonial era. With the motto of 'Sarve Santu Niramaya' (let all be free from disease) through selfless service.
- The Indian Army Medical Corps (IAMC) was established on 3rd April 1943, following the Royal Army Medical Corps model (United Kingdom). It was created by merging the Indian Medical Service (IMS), Indian Medical Department (IMD), and Indian Hospital Corps (IHC) into a unified corps of officers and men.
- The IAMC was re-designated as the Army Medical Corps (AMC) effective from 26th Jan 1950.
- The AMC has excelled in UN Peacekeeping Missions and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) activities, contributing to national progress and development.
- The AMC Raising Day recognises the contributions of Officers, and other ranks of the Army Medical Corps who have positively impacted the lives of personnel, families, and veterans of the Armed Forces.
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