Defence Minister has emphasized the importance of vigilance against evolving geopolitical threats and has urged the forces to remain prepared for challenges on both external and internal fronts.
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has commended the Indian Army’s premier training institutes for their role in enhancing military strategies and warfare skills. During his visit to the Army War College (AWC), Infantry School, and Military College of Telecommunication & Engineering (MCTE) in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Singh highlighted the institutes’ contributions to national security and technological advancement.
Speaking at Army War College in Mhow. https://t.co/I2wzfkfTU3
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 30, 2024
Singh has reviewed advancements at the Advanced Incubation & Research Centre, including various Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) designed to integrate cutting-edge technologies into military operations. At the Indian Army Marksmanship Unit, he has acknowledged its impact on national sports, and at the Infantry Museum, he has explored the historical evolution of the infantry and its adoption of modernized equipment.
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Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, alongwith #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS visited Military College of Telecommunications and Engineering (MCTE), Mhow wherein he was briefed on Cyber Wing, Quantum Lab and various MoUs undertaken by MCTE for technology absorption.
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— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 29, 2024
Addressing the troops, Singh has praised their unwavering dedication to protecting India’s borders. He has emphasized the importance of vigilance against evolving geopolitical threats and has urged the forces to remain prepared for challenges on both external and internal fronts.
Visited the Advanced Incubation & Research Centre at Mhow today. I’m happy to note that the Indian Army is diligently working on modern technologies to boost our defence capabilities. pic.twitter.com/ya3tKJrq3l
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 29, 2024
The Defence Minister has reiterated the government’s goal of making India a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047. He has described the Indian armed forces as pivotal in achieving this vision, calling them “protectors of our borders and forerunners in nation-building.” Singh has expressed confidence in their continued commitment to national security and their contributions to realizing the vision of “Viksit Bharat.”
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बाबा साहेब भीम राव अंबेडकर जी की महू स्थित जन्म स्थली के दर्शन करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ। संविधान की रचना में योगदान के साथ-साथ स्वाधीन भारत की संस्थाओं के निर्माण में बाबा साहेब की भूमिका अतुलनीय रही है। प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi के नेतृत्व में सरकार ने बाबासाहेब से… pic.twitter.com/cmVQ3MsJuQ
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 29, 2024
Singh has also visited Bhim Janm Bhoomi, the birthplace of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, paying homage to the architect of the Indian Constitution. He has lauded Ambedkar’s lifelong efforts toward social equality and empowerment, describing him as a symbol of selfless service.
Singh’s visit underscores the government’s focus on strengthening military preparedness and fostering innovation within the armed forces. His acknowledgement of the Indian army’s role in safeguarding national interests reaffirms the commitment to enhancing India’s defence capabilities in an ever-changing global landscape.