Indian Army sets up Covid cell to coordinate aid with civil authorities

The Indian Army has set up a cell monitored by the Vice Chief of Army Staff to coordinate all Covid-related assistance with civil authorities.

As Covid-19 cases surge across the country, the Indian Army has set up a cell to coordinate with the concerned civil authorities for all Covid-related assistance work. The cell will be directly monitored by the Vice Chief of Army Staff. #IndiaFightsCOVID19The #IndianArmy has mobilised two Field Hospitals from North East by air to #Patna to assist the government in fighting the recent surge of #COVID cases in the State. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/v4pvWetFBn — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 6, 2021 During the second wave of the pandemic, the armed forces have been at the forefront of relief efforts. With the army working closely with civil authorities, the need for a proper mechanism for managing these efforts was felt.