Question : TRAINING FACILITY FOR ARMY



(a) whether the Army has drawn an integrated plan to train its personnel;

(b) if so, the extent to which this training is going to be useful;

(c) whether the Army is facing problems in training its personnel due to shortage of land available with it; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to provide adequate training facilities for the Army?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) The training is operational oriented and assists in sharpening the cutting edge.

(c) Acquisition of land for training is an ongoing process driven by the needs of the Army.

(d) Question does not arise.