General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has highlighted the Indian Army’s vital role in nation-building, saying that it is just as important as its primary task of national defense. He stated in a recent interview that the army’s role goes beyond border security to include actively supporting India’s “Viksit Bharat”—its transition to a developed country.
“Nation-building is our equal responsibility,” Gen. Dwivedi declared, emphasizing the army’s crucial role in guaranteeing the nation’s advancement in addition to its defense duties.
He observed a change in the way the military and civilians interacted, from separate cantonments to a more cohesive strategy inside the framework of the country. A more comprehensive view of the army’s function in civil society is reflected in this modification.
The army leader gave orders for the army to respond quickly to crises, such stampedes, without waiting for official requests for help. In order to guarantee prompt reactions in the event that civil administration is delayed, he underlined preparedness along the northern border.
Gen. Dwivedi stated that the army is dedicated to supporting India’s goals, particularly its ambition to host the Summer Olympics in 2036. He highlighted the infrastructure and resources already available to the army that could
He said that a secure environment is necessary for the development of infrastructure and general prosperity, and he connected the army’s contributions to more general national objectives like economic growth and human development.
General Dwivedi’s statements highlight a revolutionary vision for the Indian Army, establishing it as a key actor in promoting national development and unity in addition to defense.
