A new post in Indian Armed Forces

On Independence day PM Narendra Modi  introduce  the  post of  Chief Defence Staff  which will integrate all three services- the Indian Army , the Airforce , Indian Navy.

He said that “Our forces are India’s pride. To further sharpen coordination between the forces, I want to announce a major decision from the Red Fort: India will have a Chief of Defence Staff- CDS. This is going to make the forces even more effective.”

• The retired officer’s of the government wanted the CDS post from the long time.
• After the Kargil War this post was first time  introduced.
• To ensure better coordination  between all the forces this post is created.
• The CDS is the post who will see all the issues related to all three forces.
• Emergency issues crucial situations during the war.
• He will also served as the military adviser to PM on nuclear issues
• It is a five star military officer and also requires for the betterment of the national security system.
• One CDS for all three forces.
• In other countries, they are called as Commander Chief , Supreme Commander etc.