military synergy essential
Published on: May 13, 2026, 2:38 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
Refer to ‘The covenant complete’; both the civil services and the armed forces are essential for progress and prosperity of the nation. Civilians contribute through efficient administration and the forces utilise strategic and tactical measures effectively to ensure that the country is secure from external aggression and internal turmoil. The NFU (non-functional upgradation) was designed as grievance redressal to keep these two important branches on a par. Moreover, an extra allowance is provided to Army personnel who face a greater risk factor in frontline areas like the Siachen glacier.
