To bolster the morale of the armed forces personnel deployed on Indo-China border, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitaraman reached at the Navidhang post in Dharchula of Pithoragarh district on Monday.
The Minister boarded an Army helicopter from Bareilly on the day and reached the army post on China border. She met the Jawans and inquired about their problems. The Minister told the Jawans that they should tell the problems being faced by them and other issues without any hesitation. The Jawans guarding the sensitive border also appeared enthusiastic by finding the Defence Minister of the country between them.
The Minister participated in the High tea organised by the units and even handed over the plates containing breakfast to the Jawans. The Minister met the personnel of Kumaon Scout, Artillery, Punjab regiment, Pioneer and One Archer during her visit.
She also inaugurated a medical camp on the occasion. Addressing the Jawans, she said that Uttarakhand is land of warriors as one member from every family serves the country by joining armed forces.
She also informed that the Union Government has decided to launch a comprehensive health insurance cover ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’ for over 5 Crore families of the country.