With eye on China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raises financial powers of army commanders

The government has significantly increased the special financial powers of Army commanders responsible for the China border. Defence minister Rajnath Singh approved new annual budgets, allowing quick procurement of equipment for troops. The Central Command's budget is now ₹200 crore, Eastern Command's is ₹400 crore, and Northern Command's is ₹500 crore, reflecting heightened activity along these borders.