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| Army chief praises soldiers for guarding frontiers with élan | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 20: Asserting that the nation was grateful to them for guarding the country's frontiers, army chief, Gen VK Singh today showered praises on soldiers for carrying out their task with élan while braving the hardships of weather and terrain in the most inhospitable area of the country.
The army chief, who is on a three-day visit to the state, reached Leh today. This is his first visit to the forward Leh area after taking over as the Chief of Army Staff on April 1 last. At Leh, he was received by GOC-in-C Northern Command, Lt Gen BS Jaswal, and Fire and Fury Corps GOC, Lt Gen SK Singh. The General also visited the War Memorial and paid homage to the martyr. Later, he was briefed at the Hall of Fame on the epic battles fought in the Corps Zone.
He also visited the corps headquarters where he was briefed by Lt Gen SK Singh on the state of operational preparedness, training activities and numerous development works undertaken by the formation in the remote region of Ladakh.
The army chief interacted with the officers and troops and praised them for carrying out their task with élan while braving the hardships of weather and terrain in the most inhospitable area of the country. He assured them that the entire nation was aware and grateful to the soldiers for guarding the nation's frontiers. He exhorted the soldiers to continue their excellent work. During the interaction, he enquired about their welfare and problems. He was pleased to see the enthusiasm and motivation of the troops.
Bharti Singh, President of Central Family Welfare Organisation, visited the Women Empowerment Centre (WEC) at Leh, being run by the Fire and Fury Corps for the local women of the remote region.
At WEC, she was received by Kusum Singh, President Family Welfare Organisation, Fire and Fury Corps. She was briefed on the numerous courses being conducted by WEC to make Ladakhi women more self-reliant.
She interacted with local students undergoing various courses at the centre and was pleased at the confidence and exuberance shown by them. She congratulated them on their progress and attaining a high degree of technical proficiency.
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