The greatest binding force in the Indian Army remains unit cohesion and tradition. Truly heady is this mixture of Unit identification and traditions of sacrificial valour, handed down through centuries. At one point, victory or defeat becomes irrelevant. What matters is – Has the unit measured up? The Indian Army has time and again lived up to its tradition of valour, heroism, sacrifice and fortitude. It stands vigil along the border, watchful, prepared for any sacrifice so that the people of the country may live in peace and with honour. The Indian Army is that and much more.
Since Independence, Indian Army has proved its mettle as a “STRONG & CAPABLE” organisation in ensuring sovereignty, defending territorial integrity, extending assistance during natural calamities and excelling in the field of sports. Indian Army is a force to reckon with, comprising “STRONG & CAPABLE” men & women, who carry out their missions professionally and are ever willing to make the supreme sacrifice for the Nation.
There are 27 Infantry Regiments in the Indian Army. Details are as follows:
Read: Indian Army Regiments Motto And War Cry [Full List]
| S.No. | Regiment | Year of Raising |
| 1. | PARA | 1761 |
| 2. | PUNJAB | 1705 |
| 3. | MADRAS | 1758 |
| 4. | GRENADIERS | 1796 |
| 5. | MARATHA LI | 1768 |
| 6. | RAJ RIF | 1817 |
| 7. | RAJPUT | 1798 |
| 8. | JAT | 1817 |
| 9. | SIKH | 1846 |
| 10. | SIKH LI | 1941 |
| 11. | DOGRA | 1858 |
| 12. | GARH RIF | 1901 |
| 13. | KUMAON (including NAGA) | 1730 |
| 14. | ASSAM | 1941 |
| 15. | BIHAR | 1941 |
| 16. | MAHAR | 1941 |
| 17. | JAK RIF (including LADAKH SCOUTS) | 1837 |
| 18. | JAK LI | 1948 |
| 19. | 1 GR | 1815 |
| 20. | 4 GR | 1857 |
| 21. | 3 GR | 1815 |
| 22. | 9 GR | 1817 |
| 23. | 5 GR | 1858 |
| 24. | 8 GR | 1836 |
| 25. | 11 GR | 1948 |
Budget allocation in the Army is not carried out Regiment wise.
As per Government policy on the subject, all citizens irrespective of their class, creed, region or religion are eligible for recruitment in the Indian Army. After Independence, it has been the policy of the Government not to raise any new Regiment for a particular class/community/religion or region. Adequate vacancies are being provided to all classes to ensure equitable opportunity for recruitment into the Army.
Many Petitions, VIP references, Parliament questions, Private Member Bills etc for raising of new regiments based on Class/Region/Names of Historical and National Heroes etc have been received from time to time. However, as per Government Policy quoted above, no new regiment has been raised.
One of the War Cries of BIHAR Regiment is “BIRSA MUNDA KI JAI”. Indian Army has numerous Regiments across various Arms & Services. They have been constituted in different years and have different slogans.3
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