Rajnath Singh arrives in Jaisalmer for Defence Ministry Consultative Committee Meeting

Jaisalmer: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on November 2, ahead of the Ministry of Defence Consultative Committee meeting scheduled for November 3. The meeting, to be chaired by Singh at Hotel Fort Rajwada, focuses on the modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces.

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The meeting is expected to cover military modernisation, the deployment of indigenous defence equipment, emerging technologies and future security challenges. Discussions are also expected to examine operational preparedness along India’s western frontier and development initiatives in border areas.

The Ministry of Defence Consultative Committee will bring together the Defence Minister and Members of Parliament to discuss key issues concerning defence policy and the armed forces. Rajnath Singh chairs the committee, which will include members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

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Jaisalmer’s strategic location near the India-Pakistan border adds significance to the visit, with border security and military preparedness remaining important priorities for India’s western sector. The meeting provides a platform for parliamentary engagement on the armed forces’ evolving operational requirements and modernisation priorities.

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