India’s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, visited forward locations in the central sector from November 15-17 to check the operational readiness of the troops.
Kumar was briefed on the progress of several critical border infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing strategic mobility and strengthening national security, as well as on operational aspects, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
At Pithoragarh, the defence secretary was briefed on significant operational matters by the General Officer Commanding, Uttar Bharat Area and Commander 119 (I) Infantry Brigade Group on operational aspects, and during his visit to Navidang, he interacted with battalion commanders and the chief engineer, Project Hirak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Director General Border Roads (DGBR) accompanied the defence secretary during the visit.
"They apprised him on operational aspects and the progress of critical border infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing strategic mobility and strengthening national security," the statement said.
“The visit underscored the government's commitment to improving connectivity, boosting readiness, and ensuring robust infrastructure development in strategically vital border regions,” the MoD further wrote in a post on X.
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