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Border challenges, connectivity concerns dominate Sikkim Governor’s interaction with Army officers

Siliguri, Oct 6 (UNI) Border-related challenges, difficult geographical conditions and the need for better infrastructure and connectivity in the sensitive frontier areas of Sikkim figured prominently during an interaction between the Governor of Sikkim, Om Prakash Mathur, and senior Army officers of the Higher Command Course 55 at Lokbhawan on Tuesday.
The interaction was held during a special programme attended by the Commandant of Army War College, Lieutenant General Ajay Chandpuriya (AVSM, VSM), and members of the Higher Command Course, comprising military officers of Colonel rank.
Mathur shared his experiences of touring the border areas of Sikkim and discussed the challenges faced by personnel deployed at forward posts in the mountainous terrain. The geographical difficulties of the region, infrastructure development and connectivity in border areas, along with the need to protect the fragile Himalayan environment, came up for discussion.
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