Shaping Leaders: The Everlasting Role of the Indian Army

Lieutenant General Anoop Shinghal emphasized the transformative role of the Indian Army in shaping future leaders at a seminar for youth. He highlighted the army's timeless values, contributions beyond defense, and its role in national development. This includes supporting 'Make in India' through advancements in AI and cyber defense.

The Indian Army, more than just a profession, is a transformative way of life that molds individuals into leaders, instills resilience, and inculcates discipline, according to Lieutenant General Anoop Shinghal. During 'Yugantar 2047: Towards Nation Building,' a seminar aimed at inspiring youth to join the army, Lt Gen Shinghal addressed over 3,000 students, underscoring the enduring nature of soldiering amid evolving career landscapes.

Lt Gen Shinghal spoke about the critical role young, innovative minds play in shaping India's growth trajectory. Echoing Swami Vivekananda, he encouraged relentless pursuit of excellence and highlighted the army's core values of discipline, responsibility, and selflessness as fundamental to military and civilian careers. Emphasizing unity, he declared teamwork as the backbone of success and the essence of service life.

Moreover, the Lieutenant General outlined the army's impact beyond defense, including border protection and national ambitions, involvement in infrastructure development, disaster relief, and peacekeeping. He emphasized the army's commitment to economic self-reliance through the 'Make in India' initiative, collaborating on AI and cyber defense innovations, as essential to nation-building. He encouraged youth to join the forces, not only to serve but to become integral to India's development journey.

(With inputs from agencies.)