"Deepest gratitude and homage to brave warriors": CNS Dinesh K Tripathi extends greetings on 77th Army day

New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the brave soldiers, officers, and families of the Indian Army on the occasion of 77th Army Day.
In the message, Tripathi saluted the unparalleled contributions of the Indian Army in preserving India's sovereignty and security.
In a social media post on X, the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy, on behalf of CNS Tripathi and all personnel of Indian Navy, wrote, "On the 77th #ArmyDay, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi #CNS and All Personnel of #IndianNavy convey best wishes to All Ranks, #Veterans & Families of #IndianArmy and offer deepest gratitude and homage to the brave warriors who have laid their lives in the service of our nation."
"As the Army continues to meet its mandate amidst the inhospitable and challenging terrain, the #IndianNary stands in deep reverence and solidarity with its Army brethren, saluting their unparalleled contributions in preserving #India's sovereignty and security," the tweet added.

On the 77th #ArmyDay, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi #CNS and All Personnel of #IndianNavy convey best wishes to All Ranks, #Veterans & Families of #IndianArmy and offer deepest gratitude and homage to the brave warriors who have laid their lives in the service of our nation.

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— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) January 15, 2025

January 15 is observed as Army Day every year to commemorate the occasion when General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa took over command of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief, in 1949, thus becoming the first Indian Commander-in-Chief post-independence.
As part of the celebrations, the Army showcased its significant technological advancements, underscoring its ongoing commitment to operational excellence and self-reliance, a release stated on Sunday.
In 2023, the Indian Army declared the "Year of Technology Absorption" and has now extended this initiative for another year, aligning with the Ministry of Defence's declaration of 2025 as the "Year of Reforms."
These efforts are part of the broader "Decade of Transformation" (2023-2032), aimed at redefining India's defence capabilities. Operating across varied terrains--from the icy heights of the Himalayas to the deserts of Rajasthan and the jungles of the Northeast--the Indian Army faces unique operational challenges, driving in-house innovation to address them. (ANI)