**Executive Summary**
This document commemorates Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) on December 7, 2025, highlighting appeals for generous contributions to the AFFD Fund. The fund supports welfare programs for veterans, disabled personnel, Veer Naris (widows of fallen soldiers), and their families. Key figures from the Ministry of Defence, including Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, have expressed gratitude and urged continued support for the fund.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Armed Forces Flag Day Commemoration:**
* Observed on December 7, 2025.
* Honors bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of the Armed Forces.
* **AFFD Fund Purpose and Usage:**
* Supports welfare and rehabilitation of Veer Naris, ex-servicemen, and their dependents.
* Provides financial assistance for marriage, education, and health needs.
* Institutional grants are provided to War Memorial Hostels and Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centres.
* Funds collected through AFFD are used to support and give financial assistance for different needs.
* **Increased Grants (Effective November 1, 2025):**
* Penury Grant doubled from Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 per month.
* Daughter's Marriage Grant increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000.
* Education Grant increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per month per child.
* **Financial Year 2024-25 Disbursements:**
* Approximately Rs 370 crore disbursed as welfare support.
* Benefitted over 1.78 lakh individuals.
* **Tax Exemption:**
* Contributions to the AFFD Fund are exempt from Income Tax under Section 80G(5)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
* **Donation Methods:**
* Cheque/DD/NEFT/RTGS
* UPI ID: affdf@icici
* QR Code (provided in the document)
* Bank Details (provided in the document)
**Impact Analysis**
**Veer Naris, Ex-servicemen, and Dependents**
* **Impact:** Beneficiaries of welfare programs and financial assistance for various needs. Increased grant amounts enhance financial support.
* **Action Required:** To receive grants or any form of support, it is important to look into the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare and make an application.
**General Public/Citizens**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to contribute to the welfare of Armed Forces veterans and their families, with tax benefits.
* **Action Required:** Consider making a donation to the AFFD Fund through the provided methods (bank transfer, UPI, QR code) to support the cause.
Key Entities Referenced
Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFD): A fund for supporting welfare programmes for veterans, disabled personnel, and their families.
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Indian armed forces.
Income Tax Act, 1961: The Indian law governing income tax, with Section 80G(5)(vi) providing exemption for contributions to the AFFD Fund.
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare: A department responsible for the welfare and rehabilitation of Veer Naris, wards of fallen soldiers and ex-servicemen.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri appeals for generous
contributions to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund for
the welfare of Veer Naris, Ex-servicemen & their
dependents
प्रव तथ: 07 DEC 2025 4:55PM by PIB Delhi
The Nation is commemorating the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) on December 07, 2025, a solemn
occasion to honour the bravery, dedication, sacrifices and unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has paid tribute to the brave soldiers who protect the nation from both
external and internal challenges and expressed deep gratitude to the citizens & organisations for
supporting welfare programmes for veterans, disabled personnel, and their families through generous
contributions to the AFFD Fund. He called upon the people to continue making donations to the Fund and
reaffirm their commitment to the dignified resettlement & welfare of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris &
dependents of the fallen heroes.
“On Armed Forces Flag Day, I salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces. Their courage
safeguards our nation, and their selfless service reminds us of a debt we can never repay. I urge everyone
to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. Your support honours their dedication and
strengthens those who protect us,” said Raksha Mantri in a message on the occasion.
On Armed Forces Flag Day, I salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces.
Their courage safeguards our nation, and their selfless service reminds us of a
debt we can never repay. I urge everyone to contribute generously to the Armed
Forces Flag Day Fund. Your support… pic.twitter.com/zsK2vv5gtX
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 7, 2025Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth highlighted the critical role of the Armed Forces in safeguarding
India’s sovereignty and their extraordinary commitment both in defence and humanitarian operations. He
specifically acknowledged missions such as Operation Sindoor as testimonies to their professionalism and
courage.
सशस्त्र सेना झंडा दवस हमार बहाुर सैनक, पूव सैनक तथा वीर नारय के अतीय समपण,
कतव्यना और बलदान को राीय स्तर पर सानत करने का दन ह। क ीय सैनक बोड के
वीएसएम सचव गेडयर डी०एस० बसेरा के ारा इस दवस पर ध्वज लगाया जाना, मेर लए… pic.t
witter.com/E6O21tyC49
— Sanjay Seth (@SethSanjayMP) December 7, 2025
Secretary (Department of Military Affairs) and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
acknowledged the resolute service, indomitable spirit and enduring contribution of the serving personnel,
veterans, and Veer Naris to India’s defence preparedness and national security. “We honour the
unwavering commitment, exceptional valour and supreme sacrifices of our soldiers, sailors and air
warriors who have steadfastly safeguarded the Nation’s sovereignty across all frontiers and domains,” he
said.Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh stated that the nation owes a deep debt of gratitude to the
Armed Forces for their courage, valour, and unwavering devotion to duty. “The Armed Forces not only
protect our borders but also combat terrorism and insurgency. In fulfilling this duty, many make the
supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland,” he added.Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat and Secretary (Defence
Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar also extended greetings to the Armed Forces personnel & their families,
paying homage to their courage and patriotism in safeguarding national interests.
Secretary (Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare) Smt Sukriti Likhi expressed gratitude to the valiant
Armed Forces for protecting the Nation from different threats and rendering assistance during natural
disasters.
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare has been working for the welfare and rehabilitation of Veer Naris,
wards of fallen soldiers and ex-servicemen, including those who are disabled, by providing financial
assistance for their identified personal needs. The funds collected through AFFD Fund are used to provide
support and financial assistance for marriage, education, health, etc. With effect from November 01, 2025,
the Penury Grant has doubled from Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 per month, Daughter’s Marriage Grant from Rs
50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 and the Education Grant from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per month per child.
During 2024-25, approx. Rs 370 crore were disbursed as welfare support to more than 1.78 lakh
beneficiaries. Apart from this, institutional grants were provided to 36 War Memorial Hostels across the
country, to the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centres at Kirkee and Mohali and to the Cheshire Homes at
Dehradun, Lucknow, and Delhi.
Contributions to the AFFD Fund are exempt from Income Tax under Section 80G(5)(vi) of the Income
Tax Act, 1961. The contributions can be made through cheque/DD/ NEFT/RTGS drawn in the following
bank accounts:
S No Bank Name & Address Account Number IFSC Code
1 Punjab National Bank, Sewa Bhawan, 3083000100179875 PUNB0308300
RK Puram New Delhi-110066
2 State Bank of India RK Puram New 34420400623 SBIN0001076
Delhi-110066
3 ICICI Bank IDA House, Sector-4, RK 182401001380 ICIC0001824
Puram New Delhi-110022People can also contribute through UPI ID: affdf@icici. The following QR code can also be scanned to
donate to the Fund:
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