Amritsar, December 8

Armed Forces Flag Day was today observed at Shri Ram Ashram Public School to encourage youth to join the NCC.
A special assembly was conducted by students on the occasion.
They were informed about the significance of the Armed Forces Flag Day or Flag Day, which is celebrated throughout the country to honour martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought on the borders to safeguard the country’s honour.
The students performed a role play to commemorate the sacrifice made by soldiers, airmen and sailors of the country. They also paid tributes to the valiant personnel of the armed personnel.
Later, a two-minute silence was also observed as a mark of respect to honour the martyrs and also to bring to the forefront our obligations towards disabled comrades, widow and dependent of martyrs and soldiers.
An amount of Rs 30,000 was collected for the welfare and rehabilitation of widows and the injured and in return, the students got badges to be pinned on their uniform, which would always inspire them to serve their country.
School’s president Balbir Bajaj, manager and educational adviser SN Joshi and principal Vinodita Sankhyan appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them to always contribute for the development of the country.
A conference on NCC was also held. As many as 300 cadets from 50 schools of Punjab, 30 officers and staff attended the conference.
Brig Vijay Sagar Diwan, group commanding officer, and Col Vishwajeet Singh, commanding officer, First Punjab Battalion, addressed the conference. They called upon cadets to excel in their studies, selected games and hobbies and exhorted them to join the armed forces.