National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said a change in the armed forces’ make-up is necessary if the country wants to prepare for future wars and conflicts. Speaking to news agency ANI, Doval said: “Security is a dynamic concept. It cannot remain static, it is only in relation with the environment in which we have to protect our national interest and national assets”
“Broadly speaking, these avenues come under the four heads — changes in equipment; systems and structures; technology; and futuristic policies on manpower,” National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said
Doval said Agniveers will never constitute the whole army. Those Agniveers who become regulars eventually will undergo intensive training and acquire experience.
He said two sections of people were protesting — one which is confused and misled and another that wants anarchy and unrest. “Anyone who wants to join the defence forces would be at home preparing. But those who are burning public property have vested interests,” he said.
“However, as the confusion and fears are dispelled, many are leaving the protests,” Doval said.
He said: “Every youth of this country who has got the desire and motivation and feels a sense of commitment to defend the country gets an opportunity. His energy and talent are used to make this country strong.”
“As far as regiments are concerned, two things need to be understood. Nobody is tinkering with the concept of regiments. They (regiments) will continue. The regimental system has not ended,” Ajit Doval said.
