Govt accepts recommendation to redeploy 57,000 army men
The government has accepted 65 out of 99 recommendations of the Lt General DB Shekatkar-led committee, which will result in the redeployment of 57,000 Indian Army personnel for various other required duties, Minister of Defence Arun Jaitley said. Notably, the Shekatkar Committee was appointed by the government to enhance the combat potential of the armed forces and rebalance defence expenditure. 