Indian Army likely to set up infantry brigade in Orissa's Balasore

Indian Army would set up an infantry brigade in Orissa’s Balasore. The proposal was offered by Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik at the Civil Military Liaison conference here on Thursday. Lt Gen J K Mohanty, the GOC-in-C, Central Command announced this during the conference at the state secretariat here. The brigade, spread over 1600 acres, is slated to come up at Armada Road in Balasore.Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik demanded relaxation of physical standard for the tribal youths, mostly from southern districts during recruitment into defence services. Meanwhile, the state government announced to felicitate defence personnel selected for gallantry and distinguished service awards. The state government has also decided to provide land to the Indian Army to set up poly clinics at six different locations in Orissa. For the welfare of defence service holders as well as ex-servicemen, the state government requested the Army to set up four more District Sainik Board (DSB) in the state.