Ordnance Factories’ Day in India:
The Ordnance Factories’ Day is observed on the 18th of March every year. The production of India’s oldest Ordnance Factory, which is at Corepressor of Kolkata, was started on the 18th of March, 1802. OFB is the 37th largest defence equipment manufacturer in the world, 2nd largest in Asia, and the largest in India.
The day is celebrated by displaying the rifles, guns, artillery, ammunition etc. in exhibitions all over India. The celebrations start with a parade and the exhibition will also display the photographs of various mountaineering expeditions.OFB was founded in 1775 and its Headquarters is in Ayudh Bhawan, Kolkata. OFB consists of 41 Ordnance Factories, 9 Training Institutes, 3 Regional Marketing Centres and 5 Regional Contractors of Safety, which is spread all over India.The history of Ordnance Factories in India dates back to British colonial rule in India. The British East India Company realised the growing demand for weapons and ammunition for the British army in India. In 1775, British authorities accepted the formation of the Board of Ordnance in Fort William, Kolkata. This marks the official commencement of the Army Ordnance in India.
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