The Honourable President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, hailed the role of the armed forces in dealing with the situation at the border and also during the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing student officers of the 77th staff course of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington on Wednesday, President said that the armed forces of the country were among “the most respected entities” of our great nation. “They have rendered invaluable service to the nation during the times of war and peace. They have discharged their duties with dedication and courage while facing internal and external security challenges, and in times of natural calamities.”
It was very recently that I had an opportunity to interact with our officers and soldiers in the Kashmir valley. I felt very happy to observe their high morale and dedication to duty. Most of you have been among the frontline warriors, dealing with these challenges. The country appreciates your commitment and contribution,” he said.
The President went on to say: “The recent past has been very difficult for the entire humanity. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all walks of life. I have been told that Defence Services Staff College has successfully run the scheduled courses by effectively adopting a hybrid system blending conventional and online learning,” He also emphasised the challenges and changing complexities of national security and defence. “Geo-strategic and geo-political compulsions and many other factors have made the security landscape more complex.
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