Defence policy

Defence is so vital a thing for the country that it should not be left to a particular depart or group to handle it. It was very interesting to note from the news item that the Defence Policy of other nations is being looked into. The factors that decide Defence Policy is peculiar for each country, where economy, resources, geopolitical situation and above all the will of the people will dictate the policy to be adopted. One should remember that the Defence Policy should not constitute the wishes of a few individuals.

In order to achieve this all political parties, the civil society, experts not only in Defence but in other fields like economics, foreign relations, science & technology should participate and their views given weightage so that it reflects the aspirations of the nation. The policy once formulated should have backing of the nation so that with the change of the govt. it does not change.

Once the policy is formulated, the military commanders and the associate other organs will implement the policy which may take years but will have a solid standing and will incur no wastage of our scarce resources. I hope and I am sure that the members of the committee entrusted with the task are fully aware of the importance and gravity of the mission. The nation expects a good job from them.