Indian Army
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Push for Indian Officers. The pace of change was slow. In 1923, only eight army units were designated for Indian-officered command under what became known as the Eight Unit Scheme. A breakthrough came in 1932 with the opening of the. Indian Military Academyin Dehra Dun, modeled on Sandhurst and designed to produce Indian Commissioned Officers on home soil.K.M. Cariappa, who had been among the first batch of King's Commissioned Indian Officers in 1919, rose through these ranks as both a trailblazer and a combat leader
History
The Push for Indian Officers. The pace of change was slow. In 1923, only eight army units were designated for Indian-officered command under what became known as the Eight Unit Scheme. A breakthrough came in 1932 with the opening of the. Indian Military Academyin Dehra Dun, modeled on Sandhurst and designed to produce Indian Commissioned Officers on home soil.K.M. Cariappa, who had been among the first batch of King's Commissioned Indian Officers in 1919, rose through these ranks as both a trailblazer and a combat leader
How It's Celebrated
Indian Army is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.