New Delhi:
A day later of taking charge as 29th Chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande on Sunday asserted that his top priority will be of setting up high standards of operational preparedness to face conflict.
The Indian Army chief in national capital said, “At first, I would like to say that my utmost priority would be to ensure very high standards of operational preparedness to face the current, contemporary and future challenges across the entire spectrum of conflict.”
“In terms of capability development and force’ modernisation, my effort would be to leverage new technologies through indigenisation,” he added.
On being positioned as Indian Army chief, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pande siad that it is a moment of pride for him that he has been given the leadership.
“Indian Army had a glorious past that maintained the security and integrity of the nation. In the same way, it contributed towards nation-building,” he said.
General Pande talked about the various challenges ahead of the Indian Army due to the rapid change in the geopolitical situation.
“It is the Indian Army’s duty to remain ready to tackle any challenges in coordination with all sister Services. My endeavour will be to take forward the work done by my predecessors,” he said.
The newly-appointed Indian Army chief said that he will focus on the reforms in the Indian Army to enchance its functional efficiency.
“I would like to focus on ongoing reforms, restructuring and transformation so as to enhance the Army’s operational and functional efficiency. The aim will be to enhance inter-Service cooperation,” said Pande.
Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar were present at the Guard of Honour ceremony in the national capital today for General Manoj Pande after he took over as the 29th Chief of Army Staff. All three Chiefs are from the 61st National Defence Academy (NDA) course.
Newly-appointed Indian Army chief General Manoj Pandey was given a ceremonial guard of honor at the lawns of South Block on Sunday.
(With inputs from ANI)
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