Article Posted on : - Oct 21, 2009

NEW DELHI (PTI): To review its operational preparedness and modernisation plans, the Indian Army will hold a four-day Commanders' Conference here.

"The operational preparedness of the Army will be reviewed by the top commanders to include the operational plans and modernisation of weapons and equipment proposed and in progress," Army officials said here on Tuesday.

"Some of the new concepts in the operational as well as administrative levels evolved in the recent past will also be discussed," they added.

The conference will also deliberate on the security situation prevalent in the country and neighbouring countries, officials said.

Issues having direct impact on the welfare of troops will also be discussed including travel entitlements of troops, utilisation of military land, and other administrative procedural issue requiring modification.

Army's existing policies on Group Insurance Scheme and Army Welfare Education Society will be reviewed during the conference.