Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has launched initiative ”Operation Namaste” to insulate the 1.3 million strong force from coronavirus infection and extend all possible assistance to the government in containing the pandemic. Under the operation, the Indian Army has issued several directives to all its bases to insulate the force from the coronavirus.
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The army has set up a command-wise helpline as part of measures to deal with any possible eventualities arising out of the pandemic. The army has set up 28 service hospitals to deal with coronavirus cases including civilian patients. Isolation wards are being established at hospitals in formations along the border areas besides launching communication campaigns for the soldiers and officials.