Question : RAISING OF REGIMENTS IN ARMY



(a) the number of existing regiments in the Army and the strength of each of the regiment at present;

(b) whether the Government proposes to raise new regiments for the Army; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (c): There are 23 Infantry Regiments with varying number of personnel based on constituent units. There is no plan to raise any new regiment in the Indian Army.