Territorial Army embodies the ‘citizen-soldier’, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Territorial Army for its role as a 'citizen-soldier' force, highlighting its contributions to disaster relief and environmental conservation. The force currently maintains 59 units to support the armed forces during national emergencies.
The Territorial Army has emerged as an important force not only for augmenting the military during emergencies but also for disaster relief, environmental conservation, and other nation-building activities, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday (August 6, 2026), describing the Territorial Army as a key contributor to the government’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision.
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