Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today lauded India's policy of self-reliance, recalling how 'aatmanirbharta' is deep-rooted in the country's defence preparedness since 1944.
He complimented various formations and soldiers for their commitment towards security of the borders with a professional approach while at the same time dealing with challenges and embracing the transformational changes enthusiastically.
Inaugurating the DRDO Directors' Conclave, an annual event of DRDO, General Chauhan stressed the need to perform, reform, transform, inform and conform to meet the emerging challenges.
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