The Indian Army Open to Socialize Online

Bangalore: Since social networking has started, it has spread faster than wild fire, globally. However there are defined entities which have withstood the test of time and kept their distance from being blazed. But with the understanding of the advantage that the social media provides even the toughest are warming up to it. It has been extensively used by political parties and government organizations, now the Indian army has joined the club, as reported by Hindustan Times.

Recently the Indian Army launched its official Twitter account. It was opened under army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI). The Twitter handle is @adgpi. The account has already acquired a followership of over three thousand. After creating a Twitter account, the Indian Army is making plans to create Facebook and YouTube accounts too.

It’s being seen as an interesting and positive move by the Indian Army since last year when the force had said ‘no’ to social media. Last year, the force has issued orders commanding all personnel both officers and other ranks, who had opened accounts on social networking sites like Facebook or Orkut, to quit them immediately. The order also directed those who didn’t have an account, not to join these sites.

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