Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the Western Command Headquarters in Chandimandir to review operational preparedness, combat readiness, capability development, and nation-building initiatives at the western theatre.
Review of Operational Preparedness
During his visit, General Dwivedi addressed officers of the Command and its formations through a hybrid interaction. He underscored the importance of harnessing emerging technologies, fostering innovation, and building data-centric capabilities to enhance operational agility and readiness for future challenges, according to a statement from the Western Command on Thursday.
Recognition of Exemplary Service
The Army Chief also felicitated selected personnel in recognition of their exemplary service, professionalism, and devotion to duty. He commended all ranks for their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to operational excellence. He exhorted them to remain focused on capability enhancement, innovation, and mission success.
General Dwivedi, who is scheduled to retire on July 31 upon reaching the age of superannuation, arrived at Chandimandir after visiting the Northern Command Headquarters in Udhampur. There, he was briefed on the conduct of multi-domain operations, technology absorption, infrastructure development, and integrated combat readiness across the full spectrum of operations in the northern sector.
Interaction with Veterans
General Dwivedi also interacted with veterans and acknowledged their continued contributions towards nation-building. He lauded their enduring spirit of service and commitment to the welfare of society, noting that their exemplary efforts continued to inspire future generations.
Felicitations for Veterans
Several veterans were felicitated for their contributions towards the welfare of ex-servicemen, community service, and nation-building. These included Brigadier RS Grewal (retired), Colonel Chander Prakash Vij (retired), Colonel Jasdeep Sandhu (retired), Subedar Major Ranjodh Singh (retired), Captain Parminder Singh (retired), and Sergeant Sanjeev Kumar Goel (retired).
These veterans have contributed to the welfare of ex-servicemen and local communities through dedicated social service, youth mentorship, veteran rehabilitation, strengthening disaster response, promoting sports excellence, educational initiatives, healthcare awareness, heritage conservation, and civil-military cooperation.
