Chandigarh, December 7
Chandigarh today celebrated the 77th Armed Forces Flag Day with the inauguration of the campaign symbolized by pinning of the flag on the dress of Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT, Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria by DC-cum-President, Zila Sainik Board Nishant Kumar Yadav, in the presence of Col Harjeet Singh Ghuman (Retd), Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, Harbans Singh and other staff. The Governor gave a contribution of Rs 1 lakh for the noble cause from the Governor’s Welfare Fund on the 77th Armed Forces Flag Day. The Deputy Commissioner apprised the Governor of the addition of new welfare schemes for the Ex-servicemen, widows and their wards.
Notably, the Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated on December 7 every year and appeals are made to the citizens to contribute for the fund generously. It is an occasion when the citizens of country show their solidarity with Armed Forces by wearing the flags on their dresses and making contributions towards Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. The funds so collected are utilized for the welfare of Ex-servicemen and their families who are in dire need of any financial assistance.
