Indian Army Celebrates Gunners Day 199th

Historical Significance:

• On 28th September 2025 , the Indian Army held its 199 th Gunners Day .
• The day is marked by the raising of the 5(Bombay) Mountain Battery in the year 1827 .
• The unit is the only active unit to have served continuously since its formation, and is considered one of the oldest active artillery units.

Purpose and Observance:

• Gunners Day is one of the celebrations of the biography, service, and sacrifice of the Regiment of Artillery .
• The Regiment is known to be one of the most celebrated fighting arms of the Indian Army.
• Tribute was paid to fallen heroes by a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in New Delhi .
• Lt Gen Adosh Kumar , who was the Director General Artillery and Senior Colonel Commandant presided over the ceremony, along with the veterans and current serving members .

Leadership and Vision:

• General Upendra Dwivedi Chief of the Army offered greetings and best wishes to the Regiment of all ranks, veterans and families.
• The leadership reinforced the modernization and indigenization process that was taking place in the Regiment.
• These projects are in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) which is to boost operational capacity by producing defense domestically.

Modernization Efforts:

• The Regiment of Artillery is currently in the process of modernizing its systems and platforms to be combat ready.
• There is a focus on adopting new technology and increasing local production of the defense sector.