Theaterisation to streamline joint operations across 3 services: Army chief

As the government looks at rolling out the ambitious theaterisation model, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said it will streamline joint operations across the three services and improve India's ability to respond swiftly to any contingency.

In an address at a conference, Gen Dwivedi touched upon the Army's "steady progress" towards theaterisation process.

He also highlighted the progress being made in building critical infrastructure along the northern borders, saying it is of utmost importance for maintaining territorial integrity.

According to the Army, Gen Dwivedi said theaterisation will streamline joint operations across the three services and improve India's ability to respond swiftly to any contingency.

Under the theaterisation model, the government seeks to integrate the capabilities of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, and optimally utilise their resources for wars and operations.

As per the theaterisation plan, each of the theatre commands will have units o