Rajnath Singh with Army chief and commanders
New Delhi: While commending the Indian Army for maintaining a high operational readiness towards ensuring security and national sovereignty, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the forces ought to be prepared for any operational contingencies and the preparation should always be at its peak level.
During the Army Commanders’ Conference 2022 being held in Delhi, he said: “I have full faith and confidence in the Indian Army and its leadership”.
Earlier, he reasserted the faith of the billion-plus citizens in the Indian Army as one of the most trusted and inspiring organisations in the country.
He also highlighted the role played by the Army in guarding the borders and fighting terrorism apart from providing assistance to the civil administration whenever called for.
The minister complimented the forces for the high standard of operational preparedness and capabilities which he has always been experiencing first hand during his visits to forward areas.
He commended the Army’s efforts to develop niche technologies in collaboration with civil industries, including premier educational institutions and thereby progressing towards the aim of ‘Modernisation through Indigenisation’ or ‘Atam Nirbharta’.
The conference which is an apex level biannual event, commenced on November 7, would culminate on November 11.
During the event, Indian Army's apex leadership is comprehensively deliberating upon all aspects of existing security scenarios and challenges for the present security apparatus.
