New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence focused on the Territorial Army in New Delhi. During the meeting, the senior officials presented a detailed briefing on the Territorial Army's mandate, role and key achievements to the committee members, who offered valuable suggestions to further strengthen the force and enhance its overall effectiveness.

Addressing the meeting, Mr Singh said that the Territorial Army is a living embodiment of the 'Citizen-Soldier' concept. He said that while its members engage in civilian pursuits, they simultaneously don the uniform to safeguard the borders and maintain internal security. He noted that the...