New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday shed light on the evolving role of the Indian Army in the country and stressed its pivotal role in nation-building alongside its primary defence responsibilities.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said that the Indian Army's responsibilities go beyond securing borders and defence duties, and emphasised its active participation in the country's journey towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat.'

"Nations-building is our equal responsibility," Gen Dwivedi said, underscoring the army's growing role in ensuring the country's progress.

Reflecting on the evolution of army-civilian relations, Gen Dwivedi pointed out that hist...