CHANDIGARH: The Army Commander's Conference, a half yearly event that focuses on key policy issues, will begin Monday and would continue till  May 02.

The conference is being chaired by Chief of Army Staff Gen Deepak Kapoor.

The conference is slated to discuss large number of key issues which impact upon the operational readiness of the Army with the emphasis being laid on cyber security and improvement of communication systems. Detailed discussions will also be carried out on Sixth Pay Commission Report, steps for mitigation of shortage of officers and improving quality of individual combat kit issued to all soldiers.

During the conference, the senior Army leadership will also interact with senior MoD officials. Issues of importance that impact on operational readiness and morale of troops will be progressed during the session. Amongst the important subjects to be discussed are, improvement of welfare measures for serving soldiers and ex-servicemen, policy on conditions of service of women officers, streamlining procurement procedure, developing infrastructure in remote areas along border areas and payment of rentals for land occupied by Army in J&K and North East.

The conference will also examine reports submitted by study groups on such issues as merger of Regimental Centres, review of Army uniforms and review of study leave policy for officers in the Army.