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Army Chief General Seth, Haryana governor discuss security, civil-military synergy
The leader of the Indian Army, General Dhiraj Seth, met with the governor of Haryana, Ashim Kumar Ghosh.
The meeting happened in Chandigarh, at a government building called Lok Bhavan, on Monday.
It was the first time the two leaders met after General Seth became the head of the army.
They talked about keeping the country safe and about working well together.
They also discussed helping young people find jobs, including soldiers called Agniveers.
Former soldiers' well-being, housing projects, and making India self-reliant were also topics.
The leaders talked about preparing for natural disasters and reducing their damage.
General Seth promised that the army would always work to protect the nation.
They ended the meeting by exchanging gifts to show their friendship.
Earlier that day, General Seth also met Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth met Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh at Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh on Monday.
It was General Seth's first engagement with the governor since he took command of the Indian Army.
The meeting covered internal security, regional security, civil-military synergy, and operational preparedness.
Discussions included Agniveer employment, ex-servicemen welfare, housing projects, Atmanirbharta initiatives, and disaster mitigation measures.
Earlier the same day, General Seth met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
- Who
- Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth and Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh
- What
- A meeting to discuss civil-military synergy, security, operational preparedness, welfare, and development topics
- Where
- Lok Bhavan, Chandigarh
- When
- Monday, August 10
- Why
- To strengthen coordination between the Indian Army and state administration on security, development, and welfare matters
Key facts
- Meeting
- Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth with Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh
- Location
- Lok Bhavan, Chandigarh
- Date
- Monday, August 10
- Significance
- First engagement since General Seth took command of the Indian Army
- Key topics
- Internal security, civil-military synergy, regional security, operational preparedness
- Other topics
- Youth empowerment, Agniveer employment, ex-servicemen welfare, housing, Atmanirbharta
- Disaster management
- Response, preparatory and mitigation measures discussed
- Other meeting
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann earlier the same day







