In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Defence stated during his visit to Pithoragarh, the Defence Secretary was briefed on major operational matters by the General Officer Commanding, Uttar Bharat Area and Commander 119 (I) Infantry Brigade Group on operational aspects.
The meeting was presided over by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar led a delegation that included Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, and met with representatives of 12 recognized national and state political parties to discuss election-related issues and gather feedback.
In the wake of rising COVID-19 infections across India since early last month, the Union Health Ministry has intensified public health measures to boost preparedness, with mock drills at hospitals and surveillance drives forming a key part of its action plan.
Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday underlined the nation’s resolve that India’s deep research and development capacities, and the industrial ecosystem will be further strengthened to be ready to respond to any future pandemic.
An Election Commission of India (ECI) delegation led by Kumar, during its two-day visit to the poll-bound state, conducted a detailed and comprehensive review of the poll preparedness in the state at Chandigarh.
Brigadier (Retd) Shuvendu rates the Indian Army as one of the most powerful and technically sound armies in the world equipped with modern weaponry and trained manpower to meet any external threat.
He received the Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns where Air Force and Navy chiefs -- Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari and Admiral R. Hari Kumar -- were also present.
