Jammu, Jun 14: General Officer Commanding (GOC), Tiger Division Major General Mukesh Bhanwala has emphasised the importance of enhanced seamless collaboration between civil and military agencies. He asserted it during a Military Civil Liaison Conference (MCLC) conducted by Indian Army on June 12 and 13, 2025 at Satwari Cantt, Jammu, post “Operation Sindoor” with the objective to further enhance synergy as witnessed during the challenging times.
It was pointed out that “Operation Sindoor” saw close coordination and integration between Tiger Division, para military forces and civil administration to counter the nefarious design of the adversary.
Two-day high-level meeting (MCLC) brought together senior Army officials and representatives from key government departments of Jammu Division to discuss matters of strategic and civic importance. “The conference served as a platform to deliberate on critical issues such as infrastructure development, civic-military synergy in remote areas and the ongoing efforts to support local populations along border areas,” PRO Defence Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said.
“Addressing the gathering Maj Gen Mukesh Bhanwala, emphasised the importance of seamless collaboration between civil and military agencies. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Ramesh Kumar, during his address, acknowledged the Indian Army’s sustained efforts in humanitarian assistance and infrastructure support across the region,” Lt Col Bartwal said.
Discussions during the conference also covered the issues of road connectivity in border villages, border area tourism and welfare measures for ex-servicemen and their families. “The conference concluded with a reaffirmed commitment as a ‘Whole of nation approach’ towards peace, development and resilience in Jammu and Kashmir,” PRO Defence said.
