Published 23:32 IST, October 18th 2019

Rajnath Singh attends Army Commanders Conference in New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Army Commander's conference in New Delhi. The Defence Minister spoke on various important issues including borders.

Reported by: Misha Bhatt
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In a first of its kind meeting during his tenure as Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh on Friday dressed Army commanders and Army hierarchy. Describing his wonderful experience in meeting senior Indian Army officers, Rajnath Singh took to Twitter and spoke about role of Indian Army in maintaining national security of country. 

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Defence Minister shares his personal experiences

During interaction with senior army officials, Defence Minister also shares his personal experiences and emotions about Indian Armed Forces. 

Defence Minister's office also took to Twitter to share about Defence Minister dressing Army Commanders conference in New Delhi.

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Raksha Mantri also appreciated mature but firm approach of Commanders on nation’s borders and highlighted need to dress concerns of perimeter security, cantonment discipline, and tri-service jointness. Speaking on CDS, he reiterated role of CDS in synergising efforts of three services. Sbhavana effort of Army duly praised and it was asked to protect ‘Goodwill’ that has been generated by its efforts. Talking of changing face of warfare globally and emphasising on defence preparedness, Rajnath also assured that re will be criticalities, however, he also apprised field commanders on constraints of budget. challenges faced by armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir were also brought to tice.

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Army contribution is important

Army's contribution was also declared as majorly important as India strengns its indigeus combat system under 'Make in India' program. October iteration of Army Commander’s conference was conducted in Delhi from 14-18 Oct 19. All important and relevant issues including operational reiness of field formation, training to meet present and futuristic operational needs, issues relating higher defence manment including aspects of organizational restructuring & reforms, aspects around most important resource of Army “ Man” were among various aspects that were debated among top leership of Army.

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21:34 IST, October 18th 2019