MS Dhoni will go to the border! Know what is Territorial Army? How much salary is given?

The situation between India and Pakistan is tense. In this regard, the central government has taken an important step on Friday. Now the Army Chief has got the right to send any soldier or officer of the Territorial Army directly on a mission. Whenever and wherever required.

The government has issued a notification for this. This decision has been taken under Rule 33 of the “Territorial Army Rules 1948”. That is, now the Territorial Army will also be able to play a more active role in the security system of the country.

What is Territorial Army?

Many people have this question in their mind that what is the Territorial Army? What is its work? In simple language, these are those people who usually do their civil job. But they also take basic training of the army. And when the country needs, they wear the uniform without any hesitation and start serving the country.

There are currently 32 infantry battalions in the Territorial Army. Out of which 14 can be deployed anywhere under different commands.

Patriotism as well as facilities

Joining the Territorial Army does not mean just being patriotic. Here one also gets plenty of facilities. Whoever is selected in it. Along with regular salary, he is given facilities like medical facility, free ration, army canteen (CSD).

As far as salary is concerned, it is decided according to the rank. The initial salary starts from Rs 56,100 and can go up to Rs 2,25,000. Now the situation is different. The role of the Territorial Army has become more important.

MS Dhoni will also go to the border

MS Dhoni is also a part of the Territorial Army. In such a situation, now he can serve in the army. Apart from Dhoni, big names like Abhinav Bindra, Kapil Dev, Anurag Thakur are also included in the Territorial Army.

Increasing tensions on the Indo-Pak border

Given the increasing tensions on the Indo-Pak border and the internal security situation, the Territorial Army is no longer just a support force. The new authority given to the Army Chief indicates that the Territorial Army can now also take part in direct action. So, overall, those who thought that the Territorial Army is just a part-time duty, should think again. Because now this force has come on mission mode.