New Delhi: The Indian Army is better prepared to take on the challenges at Pakistan and China borders, said India's first Chief of the Defence Staff [CDS] Bipin Rawat before demitting office of the Army chief on Tuesday. Answering a question by ANI whether the Army became better equipped to tackle challenges on the Pakistan and China borders under his three years tenure, he said: ''Yes, they are better prepared.''General Rawat said that he is focused on restructuring and modernising the Army. ''My focus was on army restructuring, weapon system modernisation, and non-contact warfare,''he told reporters here. He said ''I thank defence civilians, their families, veterans and their families who have supported us, and me in particular, in helping me perform my duties in an honourable manner.''He also extended new year wishes to the soldiers and their families. General Rawat expressed Narawane, who will be stepping in his shoes, will take the Indian Army to new heights.'' I also wish to convey my best wishes to General Ashok Narawane. General Rawat will take charge as the first Chief of the Defence Staff [CDS], a post created to make it the main point of contact for the government for dealing with defence forces.
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