PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (DEFENCE WING)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Gram Seva - Desh Seva programme organised as a part of the  Army Day 2023 celebrations and Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Secunderabad, 30 Dec 2022

 As part of the Army Day 2023 and Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations & to strengthen the bond of the Indian Army with our country’s villagers, the Indian Army conducted a “Gram Seva - Desh Seva” programme on 30 Dec 2022 in Thimmaipalli Village, Hyderabad including 75 other villages in pursuit of Nation Building wherein villagers were reassured of Army’s commitment towards them.

Under the theme “Gram Seva - Desh Seva” Indian Army conducted medical camps, lectures & Sports activities. The medical camp was organised where generic medicines were issued free of cost to the needy. The village youth was also enlightened about the Agniveer scheme and motivated to join the Armed Forces as a career. The locals were also briefed about distance learning. Various courses by IGNOU & Dr BR Ambedkar University were introduced and explained to the youth to help them get better employment avenues without financial & transportation constraints. 

A friendly Cricket match was conducted between the villagers & Army Jawans to establish a strong bonhomie among them. Certificates of participation were also rendered to boost the morale of participating villagers. The Jawans & villagers called it a day by sharing meal together & spreading messages of oneness and creating a sense of belonging towards the Nation.

The events organised under the theme of Gram Seva - Desh Seva contributed immensely to renewing the soldiers-citizens connect & reaffirmed the commitment of the Indian Army to stand shoulder to shoulder with the masses. The Noble gesture shall go a long way in motivating people from all sections of society, particularly the youth in their duty towards society & in turn Nation Building.

KBT/BSK/AOC/BISON DIV/30122022