Territorial Army’s contribution significant for govt’s 'Viksit Bharat' vision: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Territorial Army for its role in India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision, highlighting its contributions to security, environmental conservation, and disaster relief. The force acts as a 'citizen-soldier' reserve that bridges the gap between military and civilian life.
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The Territorial Army serves as a critical surge capacity for national defense and domestic emergency response, reflecting India's broader national development goals.
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday described the Territorial Army's contribution as "significant" in advancing the government's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and emphasised that while the role of the defence forces revolves primarily around security-related aspects, the Territorial Army contributes in other areas such as environmental conservation and social work as well.He said this while chairing a meeting of the parliamentary consultative committee for the defence ministry in Delhi on Thursday.During the meeting, senior officials presented a detailed briefing on the Territorial Army's mandate, role and key achievements to the committee members, who offered valuable suggestions to further strengthen the force & enhance its overall effectiveness.Rajnath said, "The Territorial Army is a living embodiment of the 'Citizen-Soldier' concept. While its members engage in civilian pursuits, they simultaneously don the uniform to safeguard the borders and maintain internal security."
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