New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday highlighted the Union Budget allocation for defence and said that infrastructure development, technological absorption, and human resources upliftment are the major areas for prioritising modernisation.

Dwivedi explained that the major boost to defence spending comes with a focus on might and modernisation and emphasised that the Indian Army's "platform" is its soldiers, while other service platforms primarily focus on capital acquisitions.

In a detailed conversation on the Indian Army's budget allocation, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlighted significant changes and challenges, including a notable 20 per cent increase in non-salary revenue.

Speaking ...