⇒ December 16 is celebrated as ‘Vijay Diwas’ each year to mark the day of surrender and decisive victory of Indian Armed Forces over Pakistani Armed Forces.
The year-long celebrations of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ culminated on 16 December 2021, which began in December 2020.
Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrated to mark 50 years of India’s victory in 1971 war. The aim was to spread the message of unity, nationalism and pride among people in general and Armed Forces in particular, in addition to showing respect to the veterans who participated in the war.
Commemorative Stamp:
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled an India Post special day cover and a commemorative stamp marking the golden jubilee of India’s victory during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, in New Delhi on December 16, 2021.
About Stamp:
- The stamp commemorates the iconic event in the history of Indian Subcontinent.
- As its centrepiece, it carries the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ logo, designed by Lieutenant Commander Kushal Chandrashekhar of the Indian Navy.
- This stamp was selected in the All-India Competition held in October-November 2020.