Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) described the 17 Mountain Division of the Indian Army as the guardian of the Northeast and the sentinel of the Siliguri Corridor, urging its officers and troops to embrace technology and innovation to meet emerging security challenges. Addressing a sainik sammelan on the occasion of the Division’s 65th Raising Day at the Army Cantonment in Gangtok, the governor stressed the operational necessity of artificial intelligence, drones, modern surveillance systems, cyber capabilities and emerging technologies, particularly in the evolving post Operation Sindoor security environment, said a press release.
Parnaik emphasised the need for agility, innovation, continuous learning and perception management, while also urging the Division to further strengthen people-centric initiatives such as Operation Sadbhavana and military-civil fusion to win hearts and minds alongside securing vital terrain. The governor complimented the 17 Mountain Division for its illustrious legacy, exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication to duty, paying rich tributes to its historic contributions, from the World Wars and the liberation of Goa to its pivotal role in the merger of Sikkim with the Union of India.
