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Gen Dwivedi visits Southern Command HQ, reviews operational preparedness

The COAS also witnessed the Southern Star Idea Innovation Display. The event showcased a dynamic blend of innovations, successful Internal Research and Development (IR&D) projects and various efforts of collaborations with the industry.

CHIEF OF the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Upendra Dwivedi, Gen Dwivedi visits Southern Command HQ, Southern Command HQ, Pune news, Pune, Maharashtra news, Indian express newsThe Army chief also felicitated Subedar Clerk Suneeth S, who has been instrumental in advancing the welfare of veterans, veer naris and widows through his close association with the Army Veterans Node, Southern Command, following his retirement.

CHIEF OF the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on the second day of his visit to Pune, visited the Southern Command headquarters, where he reviewed the operational preparedness of the command and ongoing preparations for the Army Day Parade 2025, which is scheduled to be conducted in Pune on January 15 next year.

The COAS also witnessed the Southern Star Idea Innovation Display. The event showcased a dynamic blend of innovations, successful Internal Research and Development (IR&D) projects and various efforts of collaborations with the industry. This display served as a platform for showcasing various technological advancements, highlighting the Indian Army’s commitment to modernising and enhancing its operational capabilities through innovation and collaboration with the private sector, said a press statement from the Army.

“The Army chief expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the innovators, researchers and industry partners involved in the projects. He commended the forward-thinking approach to developing solutions that address contemporary military challenges and emphasised the critical role that innovations play in maintaining the Army’s strategic edge. The Army chief also highlighted that such initiatives are vital for sustaining the Army’s operational readiness, ensuring it remains agile and equipped to meet future challenges in an ever-evolving security landscape,” the release added.

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During the visit, the COAS felicitated two veterans with the Veteran Achievers Award for their exceptional post-retirement contributions. Those felicitated included Colonel Shashikant G Dalvi (retd), who has dedicated his post-retirement life to water conservation and environmental sustainability. Through his organisation PARJANYA, he has implemented over 650 rainwater harvesting projects, reducing annual carbon dioxide emissions by 9,360 tonnes and helping villages and urban areas achieve water self-sufficiency.

The Army chief also felicitated Subedar Clerk Suneeth S, who has been instrumental in advancing the welfare of veterans, veer naris and widows through his close association with the Army Veterans Node, Southern Command, following his retirement.

 


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