Army chief unveils road map ‘VIJAY’ for a future-ready force, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• General Dhiraj Seth, the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, unveiled a new roadmap titled "VIJAY".
• The roadmap aims to transform the Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force.
• It was introduced a day after General Seth assumed his charge.
• The vision for "VIJAY" is inspired by the Defence Minister’s Decade of Transformation.

Detailed Insights:

• The acronym "VIJAY" represents Vigilance, Innovation and Transformation, Jointness and Integration, Atmanirbharta, and Yodha First.
• Vigilance focuses on maintaining operational readiness and constant alertness along the borders.
• Innovation and Transformation emphasizes modern doctrine, cutting-edge technologies, and capability development for evolving warfare.
• Jointness and Integration promotes deeper synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, alongside military-civil fusion.
• Atmanirbharta reiterates the Army’s commitment to indigenous technologies and self-reliance.
• Yodha First prioritizes soldier welfare, training standards, technological skills, and empowerment of veterans and Veer Naris.
• The roadmap aims to strengthen national security through a comprehensive Whole-of-Nation approach.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Atmanirbharta: A national initiative promoting self-reliance, particularly in defence production and technology.
• Jointness and Integration: Enhanced cooperation and synergy among different branches of the armed forces for unified operations.
• Whole-of-Nation approach: A comprehensive strategy involving all government and societal elements to achieve national security objectives.
• Veer Naris: A specific term referring to the widows of Indian armed forces personnel who died in service.