Indian Army Strengthens Training Infrastructure with New Obstacle Course in Pune
Pune, 30th March 2026: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, presided over two events in Pune that underscored Southern Command’s commitment to preserving military legacy and enhancing future combat readiness. The Army Commander inaugurated Sudarshan Chowk and Konark Chowk at Pune Military Station and also inaugurated a state-of-the-art synthetic military obstacle course at the Army Institute of Physical Training (AIPT).
Inauguration of Sudarshan and Konark Chowks
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth inaugurated Sudarshan Chowk and Konark Chowk as enduring tributes to the valour, distinguished service, and fighting spirit of Southern Command’s storied formations, Sudarshan Chakra Corps and Konark Corps. Located within the historic Pune Military Station, the two structures add a distinct military character to the rich and illustrious history of Pune, one of the oldest military stations in the country.
The two structures represent the living ethos of formations that have contributed extensively to the operational legacy of Southern Command. Their establishment reflects a conscious institutional effort to preserve memory, inspire pride, and visibly anchor the Command’s present identity in the legacy of its battle-tested formations.
Inauguration of Synthetic Military Obstacle Course
At the Army Institute of Physical Training, the Army Commander inaugurated a state-of-the-art synthetic military obstacle course, marking an important step in Southern Command’s continued efforts to build a fitter, tougher, and battle-ready force.
Conceived as an all-weather facility, the obstacle course incorporates meticulously designed obstacles and night-training capability to facilitate realistic, high-intensity, and sustained physical training under varied operational conditions.
Speaking on the occasion, the Army Commander emphasised that the changing character of warfare demands soldiers who are physically resilient, mentally agile, and operationally adaptive. He noted that purpose-built training infrastructure of this nature will play a vital role in shaping a resilient, agile, and future-ready force.
