The Indian Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year on December 7 since 1949 to honour the soldiers, airmen and sailors of India who fought on the borders to safeguard the country's honour.
The idea behind observing a Flag Day was to distribute small flags to the general population and in return collect donations.
The fund collected on the Flag Day is used for
Rehabilitation of battle casualties
Welfare of serving personnel and their families
Resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.