Indian Army warns ‘Slovenly’ Overweight Troops to Slim Down or Miss out on Promotion

The Indian Army has issued orders for its troops to slim down or risk missing out on promotion as it tackles what it says is a rising obesity problem that has left soldiers looking “slovenly” in their uniforms. “This issue (of obesity) has serious ramifications,” declared a circular issued by the army headquarters in Delhi, including “combat … Read more

Indian Army- World’s Third Largest Army is Battling with Obesity

Shocked by the rising obesity level in the Army ranks, which is causing “embarrassment” to the uniform, Army Headquarters has now come up with much stringent rules and guidelines in this regard, which are linked to individual’s career growth to even barring officer from foreign or important postings and assignments. Claiming Service in the Army … Read more