
COAS seeks faster land acquisition, more youth enlistment in Arunachal
Published on: Sept. 18, 2025, 2:19 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized faster land acquisition in Arunachal Pradesh for defense projects. He met Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik, advocating for Zilla Sainik Boards to aid ex-servicemen. Dwivedi wants more Arunachali youth in the armed forces. Parnaik stressed a collaborative approach to the Vibrant Village Programme.