Ambala, April 3 (IANS) Union School Education and Literacy Secretary Sanjay Kumar, on Friday, inaugurated a new Army Public School in Ambala Cantonment, calling upon young minds to dream big and serve the nation with pride.

Kumar described the event as a big step toward shaping future leaders and scholars.

In a message on social media platform X, the Indian Army’s Western Command said, “A landmark moment for Ambala Cantt! The new Army Public School was inaugurated by Sanjay Kumar, Department of School Education and Literacy Secretary, and Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding of Kharga Corps and Senior Patron of Army Public Schools.”

The Indian Army said in a statement that the Union Education Secretary emphasised education, character, and service — urging young minds to dream big and serve the nation with pride.

“Earlier, on the occasion of Army Medical Corps Raising Day on Friday, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Director General, conveyed her greetings to the AFMS, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening operational readiness,” a statement said.

THE AFMS Director General 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 Indian Army’s Central Command also greeted the AMC personnel.

The Central Command “extends best wishes to all ranks, veterans and families of 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.

–IANS

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