Rajnath Singh Highlights Second Tour of Duty for Agniveers, Emphasizes Military Input
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirms the second tour of duty for Agniveers based on military feedback, enhancing operational capabilities.
New Delhi, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the decision regarding the second tour of duty for Agniveers was made based on suggestions and feedback from the three armed forces. Speaking at the Air Force Commanders Conference in New Delhi, he reiterated the government’s commitment to incorporating military input into policy decisions.
Singh expressed confidence that this initiative would strengthen the capabilities of all three services. During the conference, he also launched several applications developed by the Air Force‘s digital unit, “Udaan,” which focuses on digitization, automation, artificial intelligence, and application networking.
These applications are designed to automate and expedite operations, administration, and aviation safety tasks within the Air Force. They will be utilized on the Air Force’s secure network, marking a significant step towards enhancing operational efficiency through technology. The two-day conference is themed “Year of Empowerment: Maximizing Efficiency through Decentralization,” where senior Air Force officials are discussing critical issues related to operations, maintenance, and administration.
The inaugural session was attended by key figures, including Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of Defense Production Sanjeev Kumar, and Secretary of Defense Finance Vishwajit Sahay, along with senior officials from all Air Force commands. The need for better coordination among various systems and the capacity for quick response was also emphasized.
Rajnath Singh noted that the Indian Armed Forces are undergoing significant transformations. Comprehensive improvements are being made in organizational structures, joint operations among the three services, and military strategy. He stressed the importance of continuously advancing these reforms to strengthen military preparedness in line with evolving security environments. Singh highlighted the need to enhance the skills and capabilities of Air Force personnel in accordance with technological advancements.
He also pointed out that the expertise of young Agniveers trained in new technologies should be effectively utilized to strengthen military decision-making processes and organizational growth.
