New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan Thursday conveyed his felicitations and wishes to all ranks of the Armed Forces on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War.
In his message, the CDS underscored that the supreme sacrifices made by the bravehearts in the Kargil War will not go in vain.
“It will continue to inspire and motivate future generations of not only soldiers but also the youth of the nation,” he said.
Highlighting the uniqueness of the Kargil War, the CDS said there were lessons in the war not only for the military but for all those who deal with national security.
He stressed that the lessons learned by shedding blood must not be forgotten, the mistakes must not be repeated, and the right lessons must be reinforced.
Regarding the ongoing reforms in the Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan underlined that the tri-services are on the threshold of major reforms, ranging from organizational, structural, and conceptual to cultural.
“The underlying aim of these reforms is to improve fighting efficiency and keep the Armed Forces battle-ready at all times. We must be prepared to shed obsolete practices and adopt new ones. The shape and contour of reforms must reflect the uniqueness of the Indian environment and challenges,” he said.
On this occasion, the CDS assured the citizens that the Armed Forces remain enthused with new energy as the nation steps into the Amrit Kaal and are determined to march in step with the rest of the country to make India a ‘Viksit Bharat.’
