Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth reviews operations and honors athletes

General Dhiraj Seth, the Chief of the Army Staff, conducted a visit to the Headquarters Western Command at Chandimandir to review operational preparedness and capability enhancement. During the visit, General Seth assessed readiness and discussed measures to strengthen combat capabilities against evolving security challenges. He emphasized the necessity of jointness, integrated warfighting, and the absorption of modern technologies across the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

General Seth highlighted his “VIJAY” framework, which prioritizes vigilance along borders, innovation, jointness, self-reliance (Atmanirbharta), and a “Yodha First” approach.

In a separate engagement, the Army Chief felicitated Indian Army para-athletes for their performance at the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan. The Army contingent secured six medals, including one gold, two silver, and three bronze. Notable winners included Subedar Solairaj D, who won gold in the long jump, and Havildar Rakesh and Havildar Kapil Kumar, who secured silver medals in discus throw and 400m freestyle swimming, respectively.