DARHAL: An ex-servicemen rally wаѕ organised fοr thе benefit οf ex-servicemen οf armed forces frοm Rajouri District οn Sunday аt Government Boys Higher Secondary School Darhal bу a Rashrtiya Rifles Battalion under thе aegis οf Sector Rashtriya Rifles аnԁ Counter Insurgency Force, Romeo.
Approximatly 500 ex-servicemen attended thе rally. Students frοm Government Higher Secondary School Darhal presented a cultural programme аѕ a mаrk οf respect tο ex-servicemen.
Thе rally wаѕ inaugurated bу Commander Sector Rashtriya Rifle. Eminent personalities frοm civil administration whο graced thе rally include Vijay Kumar, IPS DIG Poonch Rajouri, Raj Kumar, SDPO Rajouri, Maj (Retd) R.S Thakur, Secretary Zila Sainik Welfare Board, Rajouri, representatives frοm Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Rajouri, Defence Pension Disbursement Office, Fishery Department, KVIC аnԁ nationalised banks. Thеу addressed thе ex-servicemen аnԁ informed thеm аbουt various welfare activities whісh thе government hаѕ ѕtаrtеԁ fοr thеіr benefit.
Alongside, a medical camp wаѕ аƖѕο organised wherein five army doctors including, surgical specialist, medical officers аnԁ a team οf six civil doctors provided healthcare advice аnԁ free medicines tο thе ex-servicemen. A dental detachment wаѕ аƖѕο available tο treat thе dental cases.
An Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme counter, CSD Smart Card counter, CSD аnԁ Non CSD counter wеrе аƖѕο established аt thе rally site fοr thе benefit οf ex-servicemen. A grievance cell tο register thе grievances аnԁ problems οf ex-servicemen аnԁ аn information cell primarily tο provide multifarious information tο thеm wаѕ аƖѕο established аt thе site.
On thе occasion sixteen Veer Naris wеrе аƖѕο felicitated whose husbands hаԁ sacrificed thеіr lives fοr thе country. Overall thе rally wаѕ a ɡrеаt success wherein thе ex-servicemen wеrе apprised οf numerous schemes/projects conceived fοr thеіr welfare.
Army holds ex-servicemen rally
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Indian general, USAWC Class of 2001 grad, inducted into IF Hall of Fame
Suzanne Reynolds, USAWC Public Affairs Office
Singh was voted for induction by the fellow members of his USAWC class and the ceremony took place in front of the current USAWC class.
“General Singh had demonstrated professional competence and courage in leading his nation’s armed forces and, in doing so, honors his alma mater, the U.S Army War College,” said Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin, the Commandant of the Army War College. “His connection to this institution and to you, has never been more important, as our nations and partners face the dangers and new threats of the 21st Century.”
"It is an honor for an IF to be inducted into IHOF at US Army War College, Gen. V.K. Singh is a visionary and inspirational leader," said Brigadier Balbir Singh, current Indian International Fellow, Class of 2011. "I had the unique honor to work with him closely. His clarity of thought, professional acumen and humane approach always inspired me to perform better. The Indian Army will grow from strength to strength under his dynamic leadership," said Brigadier Singh.
After being honored Singh discussed strategic leadership and management with the students. He told them to always lead by example, and to avoid the status quo. “As a strategic leader you should not lead without a strong conviction and do not be indecisive,” said Singh.
Singh also discussed the difference between management and leadership. “Management is about coping with complexity, while leadership is about coping with change including that brought about due to complexities.”
He also told students the importance as strategic leaders to understand how to effectively use the media and how it will assist you.
In shaping and managing future leaders, Gen. Singh told students to, "lead by example, what you do is what others will do and emulate."
“Throughout his career, Singh has been at the forefront of change and transformation. In addition to his experience as a commander, staff officer and instructor, Singh has been deployed many times beginning with the 1971 Bangladesh War, and most recently during Operation Parakram in 2001.
He has also commanded the prestigious Strike Corps in Western Sector, before taking over the command of the Eastern Army in March 2008.
Singh became the 26th Chief of the Army Staff on March 31, 2010. He was the first commando to be appointed to that post and as a veteran of many battles, brought vast experience of counter-insurgency operations to the position.
Singh is a graduate of the Indian Defense Services Staff College, an honors graduate of the United States Army Infantry School, as well as, the U.S. Army Rangers Course.
Singh was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India in recognition of his exceptional and distinguished services on the eve of Republic Day 2009.
As the first Indian officer to be inducted into the U.S. Army War College International Fellows Hall of Fame, Singh joins a uniquely prestigious alumni group.
Indian general, USAWC Class of 2001 grad, inducted into IF Hall of Fame
Singh was voted for induction by the fellow members of his USAWC class and the ceremony took place in front of the current USAWC class.
“General Singh had demonstrated professional competence and courage in leading his nation’s armed forces and, in doing so, honors his alma mater, the U.S Army War College,” said Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin, the Commandant of the Army War College. “His connection to this institution and to you, has never been more important, as our nations and partners face the dangers and new threats of the 21st Century.”
"It is an honor for an IF to be inducted into IHOF at US Army War College, Gen. V.K. Singh is a visionary and inspirational leader," said Brigadier Balbir Singh, current Indian International Fellow, Class of 2011. "I had the unique honor to work with him closely. His clarity of thought, professional acumen and humane approach always inspired me to perform better. The Indian Army will grow from strength to strength under his dynamic leadership," said Brigadier Singh.
After being honored Singh discussed strategic leadership and management with the students. He told them to always lead by example, and to avoid the status quo. “As a strategic leader you should not lead without a strong conviction and do not be indecisive,” said Singh.
Singh also discussed the difference between management and leadership. “Management is about coping with complexity, while leadership is about coping with change including that brought about due to complexities.”
He also told students the importance as strategic leaders to understand how to effectively use the media and how it will assist you.
In shaping and managing future leaders, Gen. Singh told students to, "lead by example, what you do is what others will do and emulate."
“Throughout his career, Singh has been at the forefront of change and transformation. In addition to his experience as a commander, staff officer and instructor, Singh has been deployed many times beginning with the 1971 Bangladesh War, and most recently during Operation Parakram in 2001.
He has also commanded the prestigious Strike Corps in Western Sector, before taking over the command of the Eastern Army in March 2008.
Singh became the 26th Chief of the Army Staff on March 31, 2010. He was the first commando to be appointed to that post and as a veteran of many battles, brought vast experience of counter-insurgency operations to the position.
Singh is a graduate of the Indian Defense Services Staff College, an honors graduate of the United States Army Infantry School, as well as, the U.S. Army Rangers Course.
Singh was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India in recognition of his exceptional and distinguished services on the eve of Republic Day 2009.
As the first Indian officer to be inducted into the U.S. Army War College International Fellows Hall of Fame, Singh joins a uniquely prestigious alumni group.
Indian general, USAWC Class of 2001 grad, inducted into IF Hall of Fame
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Do we need harsh laws like AFSPA to fight insurgents?
Ref: AFSPA doesn’t need change: Harsh law helps in the fight against insurgents by Lt-Gen Harwant Singh (Retd): click here
Rejoinder
1. I have, since long, held Gen Harwant's professional views in high esteem. Therefore is justified, historically proven and merit in his defence of AFSPA. He is also in good company on this issue, presently- on the highest table in fact- the new Chief is as a firm proponent of this 'good' law which has lately acquired an 'odium' in local perceptions?
2. I can also claim some 'hands on' experience of CI ops, incl as a BM in Nagaland and cdr of two Bdes in Manipur. Personally, I cannot recall taking cover behind or flaunting a copy of the AFPSA to conduct successful ops. In fact one did a lot 'worse' to get results, provided one did not "alienate" local perceptions, in the long run. Indeed, existence of the law had a prophylactic value but its use was as rare as the contested 'excesses' .
3. In the ultimate analysis, the key determinant of success(or otherwise) in CI/ CT ops is the support/ alienation of local population - all the force in the world cannot neutralise its loss. If in doubt, check with the US/NATO forces further West? For whatever reasons, AFPSA has become a huge red-flag 'alienator'- witness Irom Sharmila's 10 yr long fast and so on. Public support is a function of 'perceptions' and IA was(?) not very skilled at perception management. Our fixation with the 'tried and tested', in this case, can thus become counterproductive to our own cause. Perhaps, it is time to get flexible and innovative.
4. The conventional objection to a 'revision' or the law, as expanded in the Article, is that it will dilute the 'essentials' of legal protection. But why and who said so??? Let us get smart and don't let there be operationally unacceptable dilution of the enabling legal provisions. Surely we can manage that- it is our own Govt, ain't it. My vote is ,therefore, against a 'fossilized' approach - sorry Harwant and all the like-minded worthies (means the majority)!!!
But then I have always enjoyed sticking my neck out.
Cheers.
Yogi
(Lt Gen YN Sharma, Former Army Commander)
Rejoinder
1. I have, since long, held Gen Harwant's professional views in high esteem. Therefore is justified, historically proven and merit in his defence of AFSPA. He is also in good company on this issue, presently- on the highest table in fact- the new Chief is as a firm proponent of this 'good' law which has lately acquired an 'odium' in local perceptions?
2. I can also claim some 'hands on' experience of CI ops, incl as a BM in Nagaland and cdr of two Bdes in Manipur. Personally, I cannot recall taking cover behind or flaunting a copy of the AFPSA to conduct successful ops. In fact one did a lot 'worse' to get results, provided one did not "alienate" local perceptions, in the long run. Indeed, existence of the law had a prophylactic value but its use was as rare as the contested 'excesses' .
3. In the ultimate analysis, the key determinant of success(or otherwise) in CI/ CT ops is the support/ alienation of local population - all the force in the world cannot neutralise its loss. If in doubt, check with the US/NATO forces further West? For whatever reasons, AFPSA has become a huge red-flag 'alienator'- witness Irom Sharmila's 10 yr long fast and so on. Public support is a function of 'perceptions' and IA was(?) not very skilled at perception management. Our fixation with the 'tried and tested', in this case, can thus become counterproductive to our own cause. Perhaps, it is time to get flexible and innovative.
4. The conventional objection to a 'revision' or the law, as expanded in the Article, is that it will dilute the 'essentials' of legal protection. But why and who said so??? Let us get smart and don't let there be operationally unacceptable dilution of the enabling legal provisions. Surely we can manage that- it is our own Govt, ain't it. My vote is ,therefore, against a 'fossilized' approach - sorry Harwant and all the like-minded worthies (means the majority)!!!
But then I have always enjoyed sticking my neck out.
Cheers.
Yogi
(Lt Gen YN Sharma, Former Army Commander)
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