In a unique partnership between a civil society dominantly into furthering fine arts and the Armed forces, the Sabha with the active support and participation of the Army and their families under GoC (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa) celebrates the Independence day and the Republic day in remembrance of the sacrifice of the armed forces to the nation. Independence day is devoted to Veer Naaris, widows of men in uniform from this command area who had laid down their lives in the previous year defending the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The Republic day is celebrated as “Wounded Warrior” day. The paraplegics from the various Army units are invited to the Sabha and honoured. Each paraplegic unit is also given a substantial grant one unit every year.

The Sabha thus has been manifesting its gratitude to armed forces as well those who support the efforts at all levels to inspire and motivate the armed forces to the highest level of professional perfection. The Sabha seeks to institutionalise a forum that encourages people participation in national defence, acknowledge the contribution of some of these guardians of our frontiers outside the arena of line of action that inspire ordinary citizens to be ever in awe and be grateful to them. The Sri Shanmukha Shaurya Ratna is a step in that direction. In honouring them, we are honouring ourselves.

In a significant departure from the convention, the Sabha conferred the year's Shaurya Ratna Award on Village Apshinge in Satara District, Maharashtra. This is the only military village in the country where every household has atleast one person serving in the Indian Army. The village has a population of about 3000 and has about 350 families staying therein. 75 war veterans from the village under the leadership of Brig. (Retd.) Mohan Nikam were felicitated on the occasion. The Sabha also increased the prize money for the year to Rs. 5,00,000/-.