PM Modi stated the federal government is paying a whole lot of consideration to deliver trendy weapons for the armed forces.
Leh/New Delhi:
On a shock go to to Ladakh within the midst of heightened rigidity between India and China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday advised troopers that modernisation of the armed forces is a precedence and that the spending on border infrastructure has virtually tripled.
In an tackle to troops, PM Modi stated India is manufacturing important weapons and bringing trendy expertise from all over the world for the armed forces as the federal government is paying lot of consideration for his or her requirement.
“If India is enhancing its powers on land, air and water, then it is for the welfare of mankind,” he stated.
“India is manufacturing modern weapons today. We are bringing modern technology from around the world for the armed forces. The spirit behind it is the same. If India is building modern infrastructure at a fast pace, then the message behind it is the same,” he added.
PM Modi stated the federal government is paying a whole lot of consideration to deliver trendy weapons for the armed forces.
“Now the spending on border infrastructure in the country has almost tripled. This has also led to speedy development of border areas including construction of bridges and laying of roads,” he stated.
“One of the biggest advantages of this is that now the goods reach you in a short time. The country is strengthening its armed forces at every level today,” he added.
The prime minister additionally heaped reward on troopers for his or her bravery and braveness and stated they’re serving the nation beneath difficult circumstances.
“Your courage is higher than the heights where you are serving today. When the safety of the country is in your hands, then there is a belief. Not only me, but the entire nation believes in you. We all are proud of you,” he stated.
In the midst of the border standoff with China, the defence ministry on Thursday accredited procurement of 33 frontline fighter jets, a lot of missile programs and different navy {hardware} at a value of Rs 38,900 crore.
The authorities has additionally accredited procurement of 248 ASTRA past visible vary (BVR) air-to-air missile programs and a major variety of lengthy vary land assault cruise missile programs.
The prime minister additionally talked about about efforts to strengthen the nationwide safety equipment.
He highlighted latest initiatives of the federal government corresponding to creation of the submit of Chief of Defence Staff, building of a grand nationwide battle memorial, implementation of the one rank one pension scheme and steps to make sure the well-being of the households of the armed forces personnel.