The 46th Raising Day of the 21st Bihar Battalion was observed on 20 July 2026 at the Bihar Regiment Centre in Danapur cantonment.
Formation and Raising Day
- Raised on: 20 July 1981.
- 46th Raising Day: Observed 20 July 2026 at Bihar Regiment Centre, Danapur.
- Regimental affiliation: Part of the Bihar Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army.
Operational Deployments
- Palampur posting: 1982–1985 (field deployment in Himachal Pradesh).
- Operation Bajrang: 1990–1991 — recorded operational commitment.
- Operation Rakshak: 1999–2003 — internal security deployment period noted for the battalion.
- Operation Alert: 2014 — recorded deployment.
Regimental Centre and Traditions
- Bihar Regiment Centre: Regimental establishment at Danapur for training, administration and ceremonial functions.
- Raising Day observance: Routine elements include wreath-laying, regimental band and homage at Veer Smriti or regimental memorials.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Battalion numbering: Numeric designations identify independent infantry battalions within a regiment.
- Danapur cantonment: Historic cantonment in Bihar that hosts regimental and training establishments.