Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visits India Army's Varja Corps on Western front

ANI April 12, 2025 222 views

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi conducted a critical inspection of the Vajra Corps along India's Western borders, focusing on operational readiness and strategic preparedness. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of technological integration and maintaining high professional standards for the military. The general expressed satisfaction with the coordination between various security agencies and the troops' exceptional morale. His visit also highlighted the Army's commitment to welfare initiatives and recognizing the contributions of veterans.

"Maintain the Army's exacting standards of operational excellence" - General Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, April 12: Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the Indian Army's Vajra Corps to assess its operational preparedness along the Western borders on Saturday, as per a release.

Key Points

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Army Chief conducts comprehensive review of Vajra Corps operational capabilities

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Emphasizes technological transformation for modern military preparedness

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Interacts with veterans and highlights welfare initiatives

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Praises inter-agency synergy in border security

He was accompanied by General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command. During a comprehensive briefing General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, updated the COAS on the prevailing security environment and the Corps' readiness posture.

General Dwivedi later visited select forward locations to gain a first-hand appreciation of ground-level preparations by frontline formations.

The Army Chief expressed his satisfaction with the seamless synergy among the Indian Air Force, Border Security Force, Punjab Police, and other stakeholders in safeguarding both the border and the hinterland.

He praised the troops' high morale, professionalism, and unwavering dedication and urged them to maintain the Army's exacting standards of operational excellence.

General Dwivedi also encouraged all ranks to harness cutting-edge technologies in line with the Army's transformation roadmap toward a modern, agile force under the national vision of Viksit Bharat - India@2047.

A key highlight of the visit was the COAS's interaction with veterans and the felicitation of them for their selfless service and ongoing contribution to nation-building.

Accompanying him, Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army Women Welfare Association (AWWA), reviewed various welfare initiatives being undertaken by the Vajra Corps for the well-being of families and ex-servicemen, reflecting the Army's holistic approach towards welfare and community support.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Great to see our Army Chief taking personal interest in frontline troops! The Vajra Corps has always been our pride. 🇮🇳 Jai Hind!
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the visit, I wish we could see more transparency about actual challenges our forces face at the border. Positive PR is good, but honest assessments would be better.
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Amit S.
The focus on technology integration is crucial! Modern warfare is changing rapidly and we need to stay ahead. Kudos to General Dwivedi for pushing this vision.
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Neha P.
So heartwarming to see the AWWA president accompanying and focusing on welfare initiatives. Our soldiers' families deserve all the support we can give them ❤️
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Vikram D.
My father served in Vajra Corps back in the 90s. Seeing this news brings back memories of his service days. The recognition of veterans is especially meaningful for families like ours.
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Sunita R.
The synergy between Army, Air Force, BSF and police is so important! Security is a team effort and it's good to see coordination being emphasized.

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