78th ARMY DAY: Barracks to the Heart of the Nation – From Idea to Impact captures the historic parade that transformed Jaipur into a stage of national pride. Held on 15 January 2026, this parade broke tradition, moving outside the cantonment to showcase troops, advanced weaponry and gallantry awards in a spectacle of discipline and pageantry.

The book was unveiled by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajanlal Sharma in the presence of Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief  South Western Command and Shri V. Srinivas, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan. Also present was a distinguished gathering of Army personnel, government dignitaries, and Rajasthan Police officials. This book is a legacy keepsake that recounts the story – from meticulous planning to the execution of the historical event –through striking photography and thoughtful design. Maneesh Media, India’s leading Diaspora Publishing House, is proud to have played a part in preserving the Army’s legacy of valour and the bond between soldiers and citizens.