UGC asks learning centres to observe Armed Forces Flag Day

New Delhi Nov 20 (IANS) The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday asked all institutions of higher learning to observe the Armed Forces Flag Day on December 7 to commemorate the "supreme sacrifices" made by the armed forces personnel during conflicts.

In a letter sent to the heads of such institutions the central funding agency urged them to observe the day for the "supreme sacrifices made by our valiant Armed Forces personnel for protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country and securing our lives against the threats of insurgency and terrorism" and against natural calamities.

For this purpose "the universities are requested to arrange functions/ talks for the students in their colleges or institutes to generate awareness" it urged.

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