Army Commanders’ Conference to assess border situation, discuss aspects of Ukraine conflict
Army Commanders’ Biannual Conference is all set to kickstart today in New Delhi. During the five-day conference, the top brass of the Indian Army will take stock of the situation along the borders, and discuss various aspects relating to the Russian-Ukraine conflict.
The Army Commanders’ Conference is an apex level biannual event that is held in April and October every year, and for this year it is scheduled from 18-22 April 2022 in the national capital. Army Commanders’ Conference is an institutional platform for conceptual level deliberations, culminating in making important policy decisions for the Indian Army.
Discussion to review border situation
The apex level biannual event is an institutional platform, in which senior leadership of the Indian Army reviews the operational situation along the active borders, assesses threats in the entire spectrum of conflict and undertakes an analysis of capability voids to further focus on capability development & operational preparedness plans. As per the official statement by the Indian Army, discussions on aspects pertaining to infrastructure development in border areas, modernisation through indigenisation, induction of Niche tech and assessment of any impact of the Russia – Ukraine conflict are also scheduled to take place. Further, various agenda points sponsored by regional commands will be deliberated upon by the senior commanders apart from proposals concerning improving works, financial management, introducing e-vehicles, and digitisation in the Indian Army. Notably, as a part of the conference, Boards of Governors meetings of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) and Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) will be organised. On the fourth day of the conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also expected to interact with the senior commanders and address the Conference on 21 April 2022. The conference is also a formal forum for senior leadership of the Indian Army to interact with the senior functionaries of the Department of Military Affairs and Department of Defence during the Ministry of Defence Interaction Session.
