Raksha Mantri visits Army formation in Dinjan, Assam; Reviews operational readiness along LAC.
Shri Rajnath Singh is to visit forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh tomorrow for an on-ground assessment of defence preparedness
By PIB Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited Army Formation in Dinjan, Assam on September 28, 2022. The Raksha Mantri is on a three-day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh till September 30, 2022, wherein he is scheduled to visit the frontline locations. He is accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command Lieutenant General RP Kalita along with other senior officers.
During the visit, Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational readiness of the formation in the easternmost part of the country. He was briefed on infrastructure development along LAC as well as capability development & operational preparedness by General Officer Commanding, 3 Corps Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, and other senior officers. The Raksha Mantri was also briefed on the employment of cutting-edge military equipment & technology to enhance the operational efficiency of the troops deployed on the frontline. He commended the stellar work and yeoman services, being rendered by all ranks of Spear Corps under challenging conditions.
On September 29, 2022, Shri Rajnath Singh will visit forward posts to make an on-ground assessment of the operational preparedness and interact with troops. He will also interact with members of the second religious expedition to Athu Popu, an annual trek of the local Idu Mishmi tribe which is being facilitated by the Indian Army since 2021 as part of the outreach and continued efforts towards supporting the locals & development of tourism.
The Raksha Mantri will also review infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during his three-day visit.
