It was a red-letter day when the personnel of the Territorial Army (TA) called upon the President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Maj Gen Dalvir Singh, Additional Director General, TA introduced them to the President. The officers present on the occasion were Brig SC Uppal, DDGTA, Col AK Sharma, Colonel GS, alongwith personnel from TA units and TA Directorate, Army Headquarters.

Maj Gen Dalvir Singh briefed the President on various contemporary issues related to the Territorial Army. The President, on the occasion, addressed the personnel and shared his vision to make the nation a developed country. Remembering the martyrs of the freedom movement, the President lauded the commitment with which the Territorial Army has been contributing to the defence and development of the nation. He made a special mention of its dedication during operations Rakshak and Parakram.

President, Abdul Kalam praised the concept of the Territorial Army which provides the citizen an opportunity to adorn the uniform and gain military training without sacrificing their civil vocation. In event of a national emergency, this army may be called to meet the needs of the national defence and internal security.