Ambala, April 3 – Union Secretary for School Education and Literacy, Sanjay Kumar, inaugurated a new Army Public School in Ambala Cantonment on Friday, urging young minds to dream big and serve the nation with pride.
Kumar described the event as a significant step towards shaping future leaders and scholars.
In a message on the social media platform X, the Western Command of the Indian Army said, "A landmark moment for Ambala Cantt! The new Army Public School was inaugurated by Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, and Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding of the Kharga Corps and Senior Patron of Army Public Schools."
The Indian Army stated that the Union Education Secretary emphasized education, character, and service, urging young minds to dream big and serve the nation with pride.
"Earlier, on the occasion of the Army Medical Corps Raising Day on Friday, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), conveyed her greetings to the AFMS, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening operational readiness," a statement said.
The Director General of AFMS highlighted a robust vision that integrates medical science, policy, and practice to enhance support for the defence forces in both peace and conflict.
The Defence Ministry, in a post on X, said, "Honouring the unparalleled valour, dedication, and selfless service of the Army Medical Corps on #AMCCorpsDay on April 3, 2026, as DGAFMS along with DGMS (Army), DGMS (Navy) and DGMS (Air Force) led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, paying heartfelt tributes to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation, reaffirming the Corps' unwavering commitment to saving lives in both war and peace."
Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Command, also extended greetings and best wishes to all ranks, veterans, and families of the Army Medical Corps (AMC) on their 262nd Raising Day.
The Central Command of the Indian Army also greeted the AMC personnel.
The Central Command "extends best wishes to all ranks, veterans, and families of the Army Medical Corps #AMC on the occasion of #CorpsDay. Your service remains a pillar of strength for the force and the nation," a message on its official social media account said.