Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India and its borders are becoming increasingly secure and strong because of the hard work and commitment of the armed forces. He urged them to continue keeping a vigilant eye on the current geopolitical scenario, and remain alert and ready to deal with any kind of threats.
The defence minister was speaking during his recent visit to the three premier training institutes of the Indian Army—Army War College (AWC), Infantry School, and Military College of Telecommunication & Engineering (MCTE)—in Mhow of Madhya Pradesh.
He observed that there are times when India faces challenges on the borders as well as within the country, making it imperative for the soldiers to keep a close eye on the activities of the enemies of the country and take timely and effective steps against them.
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The defence minister reiterated that the government aims to make India a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047 and the armed forces have a crucial role in achieving this goal. “You are the protectors of our borders and the forerunners in nation-building. I am sure that you will continue securing our borders with courage and dedication, and contribute in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.”
Singh, who was accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officers of the Indian Army, hailed the contributions of the training institutions of the Indian Army in making the personnel proficient in military strategies and warfare.
