Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Reviews Southern Command’s War Readiness During Pune Visit
Reported by Mubarak Ansari
Pune, 31st August 2026: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited the Headquarters Southern Command in Pune and reviewed the Command’s operational preparedness and ongoing capability enhancement initiatives.
General Seth was briefed by Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Southern Command, on the prevailing operational environment, the Command’s operational posture, training initiatives and measures being undertaken to enhance combat effectiveness and mission readiness.
During his interaction with commanders and troops, General Seth emphasised the need for sustained operational readiness, adaptability, technology absorption and continuous refinement of warfighting competencies, including Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs), in response to the evolving character of warfare.
He also stressed the importance of realistic training, greater jointness and indigenous capability development to build an agile, technologically empowered and future-ready force.
Commending the professionalism and dedication of the personnel, the COAS urged them to remain mission-focused, maintain high standards of operational readiness and continue strengthening the Command’s operational capabilities.
During the visit, General Seth also felicitated distinguished veterans with the Yoddha Seva Samman in recognition of their contributions to veteran welfare, youth empowerment, environmental conservation and community service.
He acknowledged their continued contribution to nation-building and said the bond between the Indian Army and its veterans remains lifelong.
