Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has appealed to the members of the House to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.

During Zero Hour, Mr Radhakrishnan said that the Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year on the 7th of December to honour battle casualties and men in uniform who fought bravely not only to protect the borders of the nation but also to fight terrorism and insurgency. He said, on this day, donations are collected for the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, which is used for the welfare and rehabilitation of war widows, dependents of battle casualties and ex-servicemen, including the disabled.