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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra has emphasized good civil-military relations for facilitating development of the north-eastern region.
Addressing the officers of the Indian Armed forces at Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Upper Shillong on Thursday, the Governor said that better bonhomie between the armed forces and civil population will instil a sense of security among the masses, particularly in view of the belligerent attitude of the neighbouring countries.
The Governor said that the wheel of time is constantly on the march. Every passing day witnesses the global politico-economic and military contexts becoming more and more involved, more and more complex and more and more intrusive.
"On account of these developments civil-military relations are now undergoing a sea change. New challenges are widening the scope of civil-military relations and therefore civil-military relations are transforming in all configurations - on land, in air, at sea and in space," he said.
Mishra added that civil-military relations in India suffered great setbacks as small countries around India which had got their freedom from the British underwent many military coups. "On May 26, 2014 when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of India, the civil-military relations in our country entered a new phase. This marked the watershed in the history of civil-military relations in India," he said.
The Governor stressed good management in the Armed Forces for good civil-military relations. He advised the Air Force and military officers to have five traits - observant eyes, perceptive mind, commitment, innovative action and perseverance and imbibe six attributes, which are transparency, accountability, probity, equal dispensation, self-audit and mid-course correction when, where and as needed. The Governor said that these five traits and six attributes are essential to become a good Armed Force leader.
Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Eastern Air Command Air Marshal S P Dharkar and officers from Headquarters Eastern Air Command, Headquarters 101 Area, Directorate General Assam Rifles, 58 Gorkha Training Centre, Assam Regimental Centre and Umroi Cantonment attended the programme.
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