No budget curbs for development of Army: Rajnath
The Hindu
It is our responsibility to ensure availability of best weapons, equipment and clothing to our troops, says Defence Minister
There are no budgetary constraints for capability development and meeting other requirements of the Army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday while addressing the four-day 2nd Army Commanders Conference of 2021.
“It is our national responsibility to ensure availability of the best weapons, equipment and clothing to our troops braving extreme weather and hostile forces to defend our territorial integrity,” Mr. Singh said addressing the Army Commanders Conference. The four-day 2nd Army Commanders Conference of 2021 began on Monday.
Last year, the Army had undertaken a series of emergency procurements to house thousands of additional troops deployed in eastern Ladakh following the ingress by Chinese troops at several locations and the ensuing standoff.