ARTRAC organised various events in Know Your Army Mela at the Ridge Shimla

Celebrating the 76th Army Day, Army Training Command (ARTRAC) organised various
events on the second day in ‘Know Your Army’ Mela-2024 on 16 January 2024 at The Ridge,
Shimla. The event had variety of attractions for the visitors and tourist to include Stalls and
Kiosks displaying Infantry Weapon and Equipment, Specialised High-Altitude Warfare
Equipment and information on recruitment in Indian Army. Ancient Indian Martial Arts-
‘Kaliyaripattu‟ & ‘Gatka‟ were exhibited by Indian Army Soldiers and Military Martial Music
enthralled and mesmerized the audience consisting of the local populace, School & College
Students and Tourists. The major highlight of the program was ‘Know Your Army Quiz‟,
Extempore Speech and Drawing & Painting Competitions that were specially for the
children. The children, tourists and visitors appreciated and participated whole heartedly in the
events. The winners were felicitated by Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, YSM, VSM, GOC-in-C Army
Training Command and Mrs Barinder Jit, Regional President AWWA, ARTRAC and awards and
prizes were given to them.