Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian defence forces for their exemplary role in Operation Sindoor aimed at destroying the terror bases in Pakistan, as also for contributing immensely to the cause of nation building.
The Prime Minister who was in Kolkata to inaugurate the three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference at the Eastern Command headquarters Vijay Durg — erstwhile Fort Williams — also unveiled the “Indian Armed Forces Vision 2047” document. The document charts the path for a future-ready Indian Armed Forces.
During the occasion he lauded the Indian armed forces’ for its role towards nation-building, anti-piracy roles and evacuation of Indian citizens from conflict zones besides providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, defence sources said. Modi who later left for Purnea in Bihar pointed out the need for further strengthening defence facilities in the eastern sector including the North East, sources said adding he also underscored the importance of what one called jointness, Atma-nirbharta (self reliance) and innovation for operational readiness. The three-day conference will continue till September 17.
“Deliberations are being held on a wide range of strategic issues — including force modernisation, jointness, integration and enhancing operational readiness for multi-domain warfare,” the Statement from the Ministry of Defence said. It would focus on institutional reforms, deeper integration and technological modernisation in the defence forces officials earlier said.
Among other dignitaries who attended the programme were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and the respective Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force.