Rajnath Singh calls for military-civil integration at 85th AFHQ Civilian Services Day
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters Civilian Services Day in New Delhi on 3 August 2026, calling for deeper military-civil integration.
Summary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations in New Delhi on 3 August 2026. He called for deeper integration between the military and civil components of the Ministry of Defence to meet evolving security and technological challenges. He said uniformed and civil services share the commitment of 'Nation First', and urged the AFHQ Civilian Services to become the strategic brain of India's defence management.
Key facts
- Event
- 85th AFHQ Civilian Services Day
- Date
- 3 Aug 2026, New Delhi
- Address
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Theme of speech
- Military-civil integration; 'Nation First'
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which edition of the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day was celebrated on 3 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 85th
Rajnath Singh addressed the 85th AFHQ Civilian Services Day celebrations in New Delhi.