The biannual Army Commanders' Conference began in New Delhi today. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver her opening address at the conference later in the day. <br />''<br />'' During the conference, important issues that are likely to be discussed are the management of the extant security dynamics, mitigation of future security threats and enhancement of combat edge over potential adversaries. <br />''<br />'' Other issues, such as infrastructure development for capacity enhancement along the Northern borders, review of strategic railway lines, optimization of a limited budget to ensure making up of critical deficiency in ammunition and welfare of troops will be discussed. <br />''<br />'' According to an official release, the Conference, chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff is held biannually for formulating important policy decisions. It is an important event for the planning and execution process of the Indian Army.<br />