Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Public Urged to Support Armed Forces Flag Day
The Collector of Rajamahendravaram, Kirti Chekuri, is asking everyone to help with the Armed Forces Flag Day fundraising on December 7.
This money will help families of soldiers who have died, soldiers who are hurt, and old soldiers.
Last year, the women's self-help groups in the area gave money too, and the district raised a lot.
You can send money through a special bank account.
The Collector is proud of how much was raised last year and wants everyone to help again this year.
Collector Kirti Chekuri urged the public to participate in the Armed Forces Flag Day fundraising drive on December 7.
Funds will support the welfare and rehabilitation of martyrs' families, disabled soldiers, veterans, widows, ex-servicemen, and their dependents.
Last year, East Godavari district raised Rs 12,11,790, standing third in the State.
Contributions can be sent via demand draft or cheque to the District Sainik Welfare Officer's account.
The Collector appreciated the participation of self-help groups in last year’s collection and encouraged everyone to contribute.
- Who
- Collector Kirti Chekuri and the public
- What
- Fundraising drive for Armed Forces Flag Day
- When
- December 7
- Where
- Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district
- Why
- To support the welfare and rehabilitation of families of martyrs, disabled soldiers, veterans, widows, ex-servicemen, and their dependents
- Event
- Armed Forces Flag Day
- Date
- December 7
- Purpose
- Fundraising for welfare and rehabilitation
- Beneficiaries
- Martyrs' families, disabled soldiers, veterans, widows, ex-servicemen
- Last Year's Collection
- Rs 12,11,790
- Payment Details
- Demand draft or cheque to District Sainik Welfare Officer, State Bank of India, ZP Branch, Kakinada, account number 62064060623, IFSC code SBIN0020974