Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, praising the forces’ courage and devotion in a post on X.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the public to donate generously, saluting the valour and sacrifices of service members.
- The 76th observance falls on December 7, continuing a tradition begun in 1949 to honour personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force.
- Contributions are accepted at donation camps nationwide and via the official AFFDF online portal, expanding options for public participation.
- Donors commonly receive small flags—red for the Army, deep blue for the Navy and light blue for the Air Force—during awareness and school-led events.