New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence, where discussions centred on the role, achievements and future strengthening of the Territorial Army.
Members of the committee were briefed on the force's mandate and operational contributions, while offering suggestions to further enhance its effectiveness.
Addressing the meeting, Rajnath Singh described the Territorial Army's contribution as "significant" in advancing the vision of a Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He highlighted that while the regular Armed Forces are primarily responsible for national security, the Territorial Army plays an equal...