The Indian Army is the largest standing volunteer army in the world, with over 1.1 million active personnel. It evolved from the British Indian Army after independence in 1947. Since then, the Indian Army has been responsible for safeguarding India's territorial integrity by fighting several wars with neighboring Pakistan and China. In addition to combat roles, the Army also provides assistance during domestic disasters and participates in UN peacekeeping missions. However, being a soldier requires great sacrifice, as they must constantly be prepared and do not have time for holidays, while risking their lives to protect India.

2. Contents
• Introduction
• History
• Role & Importance
• Features Of Army
• A Soldiers Sacrifice in Army

3. Introduction
• Land based branch and largest component of
Indian Armed forces.
• Largest standing volunteer Army with
1,129,900 personnel.
• Inherited most of the infrastructure of the
British Indian Army.
• Headed by chief of the army staff (COAS)

4. President of India is the Commander
in Chief of Indian Armed Forces

5. History
• Evolved from the British Army.
• Immediately after independence – fought first Indo-
Pak War in 1947-48.
• Liberated Goa in 1961.
• Fought Sino-India War in 1962.
• Fought three subsequent war with Pakistan in 1962 ,
1965 & 1971.
• Other major operation undertaken by Indian Army
include operation Vijay & operation Parakram.

6. Role
• Safe guard territorial integrity of the nation
against external aggression.
• Due to Country’s long borders different
Geographical and climatic conditions such as
desert terrain in the west , snow covered
mountains in the north , thick rain fed
mountain jungle in the east , the army has to
constantly prepare itself for diverse conditions.
• It assist civil administration during internal
security.
• It organizes relief operation camp during
natural disaster like flood , earthquake and
cyclone.

7. Feature of Indian Army
• Our Indian Army is highly equipped with
number of latest weapons.
• Indian Army is having a large no. of tanks and
aircrafts.
• Indian soldiers are considered as the best hill
climbers in among different countries.
• Indian Army has active participants in UN
peacekeeping mission.

8. High Ranked Officers

9. A Soldier Sacrifice
• We celebrate Holi , Diwali and many other
festivals but a soldier did not time to
celebrate single festival.
• No one care for soldier who give their life for
India’s sake. We should care about them who
present 24 hours for our saftey.