Rajnath okays resource-sharing by armed forces

New Delhi, April 21

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Four months after setting up the office of the Chief of Defence Staff and tasking it for jointness of the three armed forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has okayed sharing of infrastructure, optimal use of resources and latest training by the armed forces as per the suggestions of a high-powered committee.

Sources said Rajnath Singh, at a meeting held yesterday to review the pending recommendations of Lt Gen DB Shekatkar committee, okayed better utilisation and sharing of resources by the three services. The minister also okayed what is ‘optimal’ training of armed forces.

Lt Gen Shekatkar panel listed 99 points for structural changes in the Army — cutting flab and reducing revenue (maintenance) expenditure. — TNS