<p>Mumbai: Pune, renowned for its rich military heritage, is set to host the prestigious <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/army-day">Army Day</a> Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025.</p><p>The Army Day Parade commemorates Field Marshal K M Cariappa’s appointment as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949, symbolizing India’s post-independence military leadership. Traditionally held in Delhi, the parade began rotating to different cities in 2023, starting with Bengaluru, followed by Lucknow in 2024. </p><p>Pune’s selection for the 2025 parade highlights the city’s historic ties to the Armed Forces and its role as the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Southern Command.</p>.In a first, all-girl NCC contingent, robotic mules to take part in Army Day Parade.<p>This year’s parade will take place at the Bombay Engineering Group and Centre, featuring marching contingents, mechanized columns, and technological exhibits. </p><p>Highlights will include demonstrations of cutting-edge defense technologies such as drones and robotics, along with captivating performances like combat demonstrations and martial arts displays.</p><p>The Army Day Parade is not merely a ceremonial occasion but a national celebration of courage, dedication, and technological progress.</p><p>The Indian Army fosters a stronger connection with citizens nationwide by rotating the Army Day Parade across different cities. </p><p>This initiative decentralizes the celebration, providing local communities with opportunities to directly engage with the Armed Forces.</p>
<p>Mumbai: Pune, renowned for its rich military heritage, is set to host the prestigious <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/army-day">Army Day</a> Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025.</p><p>The Army Day Parade commemorates Field Marshal K M Cariappa’s appointment as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949, symbolizing India’s post-independence military leadership. Traditionally held in Delhi, the parade began rotating to different cities in 2023, starting with Bengaluru, followed by Lucknow in 2024. </p><p>Pune’s selection for the 2025 parade highlights the city’s historic ties to the Armed Forces and its role as the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Southern Command.</p>.In a first, all-girl NCC contingent, robotic mules to take part in Army Day Parade.<p>This year’s parade will take place at the Bombay Engineering Group and Centre, featuring marching contingents, mechanized columns, and technological exhibits. </p><p>Highlights will include demonstrations of cutting-edge defense technologies such as drones and robotics, along with captivating performances like combat demonstrations and martial arts displays.</p><p>The Army Day Parade is not merely a ceremonial occasion but a national celebration of courage, dedication, and technological progress.</p><p>The Indian Army fosters a stronger connection with citizens nationwide by rotating the Army Day Parade across different cities. </p><p>This initiative decentralizes the celebration, providing local communities with opportunities to directly engage with the Armed Forces.</p>