NEW DELHI: General Manoj Pande, the head of the Indian Army, said on Friday that India’s position on the continuing crisis between Russia and Ukraine is an excellent illustration of how the country has acted firmly and unambiguously in support of legitimate national interests. The Indian Army Chief stated that our foreign policy and diplomacy are currently playing a critical role in his remarks to the 118th annual session of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) at Vigyan Bhawan in this city. Manoj Pande said, “The benefits are clear in our pursuits as members of a bilateral and multilateral grouping, international solar alliance, global biofuel alliance, coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure, trade agreement extending line of credit, and championing initiatives for finding solutions to global problems.He added that the last G20 conference symbolises India’s development and that we are currently driven by ideas to see a new revolution. With its enormous economy, China has viewed trade and geopolitical deals as a zero-sum game. In addition, China’s continued propensity to project influence outside of its region and pose a threat to rule-based institutions is indicative of its belligerence, the Army chief stated. “The world has taken notice of our political and military resolve of a rising India because of the resolute and robust way in which we stood up to our northern opponent during the events of April-May 2020. Many countries now also seem prepared to confront our Northern opponent on a variety of problems, he continued. He continued by saying that our efforts are being made towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Trials and planning for research and development are ongoing. The Agnipath programme, according to the Army chief, is a ground-breaking project, and in four years, Agniveers will be empowered. Selected candidates would be enrolled in the Agnipath programme as Agniveers for a four-year period. Selected candidates would be enrolled in the Agnipath programme as Agniveers for a four-year period. Agniveers will enter society as a disciplined, dynamic, and talented workforce for employment in various industries after a 4-year term. Agniveers will be given the option to apply for a permanent cadre based on organisational needs. Up to 25% of Agniveers will be chosen for enlistment as regular cadres in the armed forces. While speaking at the 118th annual session of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the country’s deep-seated democracy has been the nation’s greatest success in the last 75 years.“The G20, Chandrayaan-3’s success, Mission Aditya L-1, and the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill have all given the nation new impetus… The nation has now travelled 75 years, during which time we have accomplished a number of things in every sphere of life. At the world forum, we have demonstrated our worth,” Shah stated. Regarding the summit’s theme, “Rising India: Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai,” Shah also thanked the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) team. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has been working as a catalyst for the promotion of Indian industry, trade and entrepreneurship for the past 118 years. It is a forward-looking, proactive and dynamic PAN-India apex organization.
