New Delhi: The Indian Army is considering a significant shift to enhance border security with China and is planning at converting Headquarters Uttar Bharat (HQ UB) into the XVIII Corps to counter potential threats along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
This strategic move aims to improve deployment speed and operational efficiency.
According to sources in the defence and security establishment “The proposal to establish the 18 Corps is under review and will soon be sent to the Ministry of Defence for approval.”
Former Army Commanders, including Lt Gen RC Tiwari and Lt Gen JP Mathew, have supported this initiative, emphasizing the need to adapt to the evolving security landscape.
Previously, the Uttar Bharat area had limited military presence, with only one brigade and scout battalions. However, recent developments along the LAC have prompted the need for enhanced combat capabilities, leading to the establishment of three independent brigades and an infantry division.
Support for the proposal comes from various quarters, including former Army Commanders such as Lt Gen RC Tiwari, Lt Gen JP Mathew, and Lt Gen NS Rajasubramani. They emphasize the importance of adapting to emerging security challenges and assert the need for organizational restructuring to bolster india’s defensive capabilities along the LAC.
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