Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi undertook a comprehensive review of the operational preparedness of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, reinforcing the Indian Army’s steadfast commitment to high combat readiness, innovation and professional excellence, said officials here on Thursday.
During his visit, the COAS was briefed on ongoing initiatives and the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies. He interacted with troops and praised their focus on operational efficiency, adaptive training, and battlefield innovation.
A highlight of the visit was the felicitation of five distinguished veterans with the ‘Veteran Achiever Award’, celebrating their continued contribution to society and nation-building.
The veterans honoured included - Brigadier Ramnarayan Vinayak, VSM (Retd): Actively involved in ex-servicemen welfare, he established a Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) -sponsored security agency employing more than 300 veterans Colonel Vaibhav Prakash Tripathi (Retd): As Vice President of the Madhya Pradesh Ex-Servicemen League.
Colonel K P Singh (Retd): Known for his legal support to veterans and widows, he facilitates biometric life certification and SPARSH issue resolution. Naik Anil Kumar Verma (Retd): Converted his ancestral home into a girls’ hostel and founded a school for underprivileged tribal children in Bilaspur.
Lance Dafadar Pradeep Kalaskar (Retd): Actively helps resolve pension and financial issues of ex-servicemen. He risked his life to save five individuals from a fire and was honoured as ‘Vrikshamitra’ for planting over 1,000 saplings.
Concluding the visit, General Dwivedi visited Yodhasthal, narrating the valour and history of the Indian Army. It is designed as an immersive and educational experience open to the public to promote civil-military cooperation and inspire future generations.
