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Defence Minister hails Territorial Army; AI experts may join force
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called the Territorial Army a key contributor to the government's 'Viksit Bharat' vision, highlighting its role in disaster relief and environmental work. Speaking at a…
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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called the Territorial Army a key contributor to the government's 'Viksit Bharat' vision, highlighting its role in disaster relief and environmental work. Speaking at a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting, he said the force of about 44,400 volunteers in 59 units embodies the 'citizen-soldier' concept. The Economic Times reports that the defence ministry is now in advanced talks to expand the Territorial Army's mandate, bringing in experts in AI, information warfare, and cybersecurity through direct induction or honorary commissions.
The Indian Opinion
The regular praise for the Territorial Army is deserved, but the real test is whether the promised induction of AI and cyber experts actually happens on a meaningful scale. Years of talk about modernising reserves have yielded little beyond pilot projects. The national-level hackathon next month will show if the ministry can move from statements to action. How many expert volunteers will a part-time commission attract against private-sector salaries?
Sources (2): thehindu.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
