16th April, 2002
Ministry of Defence  


ARMY WIVES WELFARE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF SOLDIERS' WIFE IN NATIONAL SECURITY


While the soldiers are in the borders maintaining a vigil and in full operational readiness it is the role of the wives, whose efficient management of the home front that keeps him in high spirits and enables him to face all external challenges. This aspect was emphasised by Mrs. Roopa Padmanabhan, President of Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) and the wife of the Chief of the Army Staff, during her inaugural address at the Bi-annual Conference of the Army Wives Welfare Association here today. She also laid stress on education of the Ladies on security of information. She said that leakage of such information about the movement of troops and their deployment only helps the enemy. The Wives of the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of all the Commands, who are also the Presidents of AWWA at their respective Commands, as well as, ladies representing different formations and stations attended the conference. Talks and presentation encompassing a large spectrum of subjects like 'Balance Between Career and Home', 'Compatibility and Adjustment Lead to Successful Marriage', 'Work Opportunities at Home' and 'Need for AWWA to Undertake Commercial Ventures as an Outlet for Talented and Creative Members of its Organisation' were also taken up.

 

 

 
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