Governor of Meghalaya Brig BD Mishra (retd) addressed the officers of the Indian Armed Forces at Eastern Air Command headquarters, Upper Shillong, yesterday.
The Governor emphasised the need for good civil-military relations to facilitate the development of the North East region. He said that better bonhomie between the armed forces and civil population will instill a sense of security amongst the masses, particularly in view of the belligerent attitude of our neighbouring countries.
The Governor said that every passing day witnesses the global politico-economic and military contexts becoming more and more involved, more and more complex and more and more intrusive. On account of these developments, civil-military relations are now undergoing a sea change. New challenges are widening the scope of civil-military relations and therefore civil-military relations are transforming in all configurations, viz., on land, in the air, at sea and in space, he said.
Brig Mishra stressed on good management in the Armed Forces for good civil-military relations. He advised the Air Force and military officers to have five traits – observant eyes, perceptive mind, commitment, innovative action and perseverance – and imbibe six attributes – transparency, accountability, probity, equal dispensation, self-audit and mid-course correction – when and where and as needed. The Governor said that these five traits and six attributes are essential to become a good Armed Forces leader.
Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Air Command, Shillong, Air Marshal SP Dharkar and officers from EAC headquarters, Headquarters 101 Area, Directorate General Assam Rifles, 58 Gorkha Training Centre, Assam Regimental Center and Umroi Cantonment attended the programme.
