LEH, Aug 5 : Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday described Ladakh as a “living example” of civil-military synergy, highlighting the close coordination between the civil administration and the Indian Armed Forces in strengthening national security, promoting border-area development and improving public welfare.
The Lieutenant Governor made the remarks while interacting with 49 Colonel-ranked officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force attending the Higher Command Course–55 at the Army War College, Mhow, during their visit to Ladakh, an official spokesperson said.
Addressing the officers, who represent the future senior leadership of the Indian Armed Forces, Saxena said Ladakh demonstrates how seamless cooperation between the civil administration and the military can effectively serve the nation’s strategic and developmental objectives.
He emphasized that the strong civil-military partnership in the Union Territory has played a vital role in enhancing security along the borders, expediting infrastructure development and ensuring the welfare of people living in remote and strategically important regions.
Saxena also lauded the Armed Forces for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s frontiers while actively contributing to the socio-economic development of Ladakh through close collaboration with the civil administration.
