<span style="color: #222222;">The Armed Forces Flag Day is being observed across the country today. It is observed on the 7th of December every year to honour the martyrs and the Armed Forces personnel who safeguard the motherland. The day is dedicated towards collection of funds from people for the welfare of the Armed Forces personnel. The fund collected on this day is also used for the welfare of the serving personnel and ex-servicemen.<br />''<br />''Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the Armed Forces Flag Day is a day to rememberbravery, courage and sacrifice of the armed forces. In a video message, Mr Singh appealed to everyone to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund for the welfare of India's breavehearts.</span><br />

<span style="color: #222222;">Armed Forces Flag Day is being observed across the country today. It is observed on the 7th of December every year since 1949 to honour the martyrs as well as men and women in uniform, who who valiantly fought and continue to fight to safeguard the country's honour. The day is dedicated towards collection of funds from people for the welfare of the Armed Forces personnel. The fund collected on the Flag Day is  used for the welfare of serving personnel and ex-servicemen.</span><br />