Modernization of Army including Infantry is a continuous process, based on threat perception, operational necessity, technological changes and available resources. Combat capacity and mobility of Infantry is being upgraded as per the Long Term Perspective Plan (LTPP).
30 Infantry Battalions are proposed to be raised in the Thirteenth 5 year Plan towards enhancing combat capacity.
Mobility of Infantry is proposed to be enhanced through introduction of superior vehicles with better cross country mobility.
The budgetary allocation for capital acquisition for modernization of Army during Financial Year 2012-2013 is Rs.13724.14 crore.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in Rajya Sabha today.