New Delhi: Appreciating the Army’s role in synergizing its effort with all other security agencies in meeting the challenges being faced in J&K, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asked the commanders to take lead in achieving jointness of armed forces as it is operational necessity.
He also singled out Indian Army as the last resort for the country in all challenges facing the nation, be it insurgency, borders or even HADR duties.
While addressing the top commanders of Indian Army he conveyed extreme happiness on meeting all senior Army officers in first of its kind event in his tenure.
The minister spoke on the changing face of warfare all over the world and sought attention of the Army Commanders on the likely use of the un-conventional weapons in future, an Indian Army Spokesperson said.
Niche technology, Cyber, Space, information warfare & perception management domains were also touched upon by him who conveyed his satisfaction on the efforts being put in by the Army.
He also appreciated the mature but firm approach of the Commanders on the nation’s borders and highlighted the need to address the concerns of perimeter security, cantonment discipline and tri-service jointness.
Calling jointness as the operational necessity, he exhorted Army to take lead towards achieving this.
Speaking on the CDS, he reiterated the role of CDS in synergising the efforts of the three services.
Sadbhavana effort of the Army were also praised by the minister, who encouraged Army to protect the ‘Good will’ that has been generated by its efforts.
Mr Singh also narrated his personal experiences and emotions relating to Armed Forces from his student & political life.
Talking of the defence preparedness, the minister assured that there will be no criticalities, however, he also apprised the field commanders on the constraints of the budget, the spokesperson added.
Mr Singh sought Army’s contribution towards hand-holding of the Indian defence industry for the indigenous combat systems under ‘Make in India’ effort.
Mr Singh assured a positive response on the issue of budget constraints being faced by ECHS and sought the attention of the Army leadership on adequate facilities for the growing children to ensure continued education at the choice station of the soldier.
The October iteration of the Army Commander’s conference was conducted in Delhi from October 14-18.
Issues including operational readiness of the field formation, training to meet present and futuristic operational needs, defence management, aspects around the most important resource of the Army “the Man” were among the various topics that were debated among the top leadership of the Army.
