The Army Medical Corps celebrated its 260th Raising Day on 3rd April 2024. AMC is a specialist corps in the Indian Army that provides medical services to all Army personnel, serving and veterans, along with their families. Raised in the year 1764, the Corps has rendered selfless service to the nation over centuries of progress, development, dedication and sacrifice, both in combat and in peace, living up to the Corps motto of ‘Sarve Santu Niramaya’ meaning ‘Let All be Free from Disease’.
The Raising Day event was attended by Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande, and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari to honour the achievements and celebrate the Esprit-de-Corps of AMC. A video commemorating distinguished achievement of the Armed Forces Medical Services was also screened during the event which was attended by more than 700 veterans of AFMS as well as by civil and service dignitaries.
The AMC Raising Day celebrates the contributions of thousands of Officers, Junior commissioned officer (JCOs) and other ranks of the Army Medical Corps who have been successful in impacting the lives of the Armed Forces personnel, families and veterans. As part of UN Peace Keeping Missions and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) activities on foreign soil, the Corps has excelled in every sphere of medical care.
On the occasion of the 260th Raising Day of Army Medical Corps, salute to the relentless fighters who selflessly serve to heal & protect the nation’s heroes. Their unwavering care towards the well-being of soldiers stand as a testament to their remarkable service. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2k6taMBt3X
— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) April 3, 2024
