It is not true
to say that the Indian Army is suffering from acute fatigue
on account of counter insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir
and Operation Parakaram. The morale of the Army is very high.
In order to maintain high morale and keep the soldiers stress-free,
the Medical Directorate of Army Headquarters has taken the following
steps:-
- The Regimental Medical Officers
(RMOs) have been instructed to identify and counsel individuals
who show any signs of stress.
- The Zonal Hospitals hold seminars
for training the RMOs with appropriate skills to fulfil their
role.
- Commanders at all levels have
been apprised about how to identify the stress victims and
about action to be taken at various levels.
- In addition to the above, short
training capsules of relaxation exercises, regular Sainik
Sammelan and visits by religious teachers are organised. Regular
rotation of units and individuals, regular leave, prompt attention
to grievance, congenial working atmosphere and provision of
family accommodation etc, are ensured to the maximum extent
so that stress related incidences are kept to the minimum.
This information
was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a
written reply to Dr Alladi P Rajkumar and Shri K Rama Mohana
Rao in Rajya Sabha today.
