CHANIDIGARH: On the occasion Army Day 2008, a series of 'Know Your Army' exhibitions have planned during this month by the different corps of the Western Command at Ambala, Jalandhar and Jammu.

The first such exhibition would be held at Ambala, which promises to be spectators' delight with a number of activities such as equestrian display, dog show, sky diving, band display, motor cycle display and hot air ballooning lined up for the two-day show on January 5-6. This show would possibly be the biggest army display that the residents of the city have ever witnessed in the past.

The theme of the exhibition is "INDIAN ARMY: HARBINGERS OF PEACE AND STABILITY".   It will trace the saga of valour and sacrifice of the Indian Army over the decades and portray the technological advancement and military might of the world's second largest army over the years.

This would be a unique opportunity for people of Ambala to witness the latest technology and a wide range of military equipment like tanks, infantry combat vehicles, artillery guns, anti aircraft guns, radars and engineering equipment.  The exhibition would afford a rare opportunity to the students to relish the thrilling experience of undertaking rides on tanks and infantry combat vehicles.

Besides, awareness stalls are being established where information about joining the Indian army as recruit soldiers and as officers would be provided.   Terminal benefits of a glowing career in the Indian army such as Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ex-Servicemen Recruitment and Army Welfare Housing Organization (AWHO) would also be projected.

The exhibition would be held at Convoy Ground, Ambala Cantonment on Ambala-Jagadhri road form 10 AM to 01 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM on both days.   It will be open to the general public without any entry fee.