The move aims to promote and strengthen a common identity and approach in service matters among the force’s senior leadership, moving beyond the boundaries of regimentation, defence sources said.
This ends the long-standing practice of officers donning different uniform and accoutrements reflecting various arms, regiments and services in the Army.
China wants its very own Gorkha regiment for its Peoples Liberation Army. The effort may bear fruit this year as Nepal has refused to send its famous ‘fearless’ warriors for recruitment to the Indian Army owing to the Agnipath scheme. Will New Delhi’s loss be Beijing’s gain?