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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated a series of key digital and welfare initiatives during the Army Commanders' Conference ACC at Jaisalmer, reinforcing the Indian Army's vision of a Decade of Transformation.

The initiatives include the Edge Data Centres for Konark and Fire & Fury Corps, which will enable faster, secure, and low-latency data processing for real-time operational decision-making. The modernised Equipment Help Line (EHL) portal was also launched, providing AI-enabled maintenance support and real-time technical assistance across the force.

Additionally, the 'Sainik Yatri Mitra' App was launched, which digitises the management of Defence Duty Quota seats across 1,200+ trains through the ARMAAN platform, ensuring transparency and convenience for travel by serving personnel.

In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information - Indian Army informed.

Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated a series of key digital and welfare initiatives during the Army Commanders’ Conference #ACC at Jaisalmer, reinforcing the Indian Army’s vision of a #DecadeofTransformation.

He inaugurated the Edge Data Centres for Konark and… pic.twitter.com/XfRf5eUDmB

— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 25, 2025

Meanwhile, the Defence Minister on Friday interacted with soldiers at the Longewala battlefield along Rajasthan's western front. During his visit to Longewala for the Thar Shakti Exercise, Singh also interacted with the newly formed Bhairav Battalion.

The Bhairav Battalion is set to be officially deployed in the Indian Army from November 1.

Bhairav Battalion is specially trained and equipped for lethal strikes and high-intensity combat operations.

Rajnath Singh warmly interacted with the soldiers of the Bhairav Battalion.

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He also reviewed the battalion's training and deployment. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seth, General Officer Commanding of the Southern Command, were accompanying the Defence Minister.