Stress signs on the rise among soldiers: Minister

​New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said on Tuesday that stress-related manifestations among soldiers are on the rise and emphasised the need for good selection and training process. "Stress-related manifestations in soldiers are on the rise.

There is a need to take adequate steps to counter them. With rapid pace of technological advancement and information warfare gaining strength day by day, these factors are taking a heavy toll on the human element," Bhamre said.