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Jaipur to host first Army Day parade
Jaipur is going to have its first Army Day parade on January 15.
This is a big deal because usually, the parade happens in Delhi.
The parade will be on Mahal Road, which is not in an Army area, so more people can watch.
There are a lot of ex-soldiers and their families in Jaipur, and the Army is also showing how they help people with health problems.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan is happy that Jaipur is hosting this event.
The parade will also show how the Army keeps us safe.
Jaipur will host its first Army Day parade on January 15, 2024, on Mahal Road.
The parade will be held outside an Army cantonment to allow citizens to witness the Indian Army's courage and valour up close.
South Western Command has around 3.70 lakh ex-servicemen and nearly 7 lakh dependent family members.
There are about 31,000 heart patients and nearly 16,000 orthopaedic patients among the ex-servicemen.
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari attended a medical camp for ex-servicemen, war widows, and their family members as the chief guest.
- Who
- Indian Army, South Western Command, Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari
- What
- First Army Day parade in Jaipur, medical camp for ex-servicemen and war widows
- Where
- Mahal Road, Jaipur
- When
- January 15
- Why
- To showcase the Indian Army's courage and valour, and to allow citizens to witness the parade up close
Key facts
- Date
- January 15
- Location
- Mahal Road, Jaipur
- Ex-servicemen in South Western Command
- 3.70 lakh
- Dependent family members
- 7 lakh
- Heart patients among ex-servicemen
- 31,000
- Orthopaedic patients among ex-servicemen
- 16,000
- Chief Guest at Medical Camp
- Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari
Quotes
Defence PRO
Public Relations Officer for the defence
“Spanning approximately 740 kilometres, the Dhruva motorcycle rally is a deliberate outreach initiative designed to celebrate the unmatched contribution and supreme sacrifices of India's bravehearts, while strengthening the Indian Army's commitment to veteran outreach and military-civil fusion.”
telegraphindia.com
“The Dhruva motorcycle rally stands as a testimony to the Indian Army’s ethos of 'service beyond uniform', honouring the past, engaging the present, and reaffirming an unbreakable bond with the veteran community.”
telegraphindia.com
