Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Army Chief Reviews Southern Command, Honours Veterans with Yoddha Awards
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited the Southern Command in Pune.
He learned how the command prepares for military operations.
Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar explained its readiness, training and plans to improve combat skills.
Seth said soldiers must stay ready as warfare changes.
He encouraged realistic and difficult training.
He also asked the armed forces to work more closely and use new technology.
Seth supported greater use of capabilities developed in India.
During the visit, he honoured veterans who continue helping communities and society.
General Dhiraj Seth reviewed the Indian Army Southern Command’s operational preparedness in Pune on Monday.
Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar briefed Seth on the operational environment, readiness, training and combat-capability initiatives.
Seth urged realistic training, stronger inter-service jointness and adaptation to changing warfare.
He called for greater use of emerging technologies, refined warfighting procedures and indigenous defence capabilities.
Distinguished veterans received the Yoddha Seva Samman for contributions to welfare, youth, environmental and community initiatives.
- Who
- Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth, Southern Command commanders and troops, and distinguished veterans.
- What
- Seth reviewed Southern Command’s operational preparedness and combat-capability initiatives and presented Yoddha Seva Samman awards to veterans.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Headquarters Southern Command in Pune.
- Why
- To assess readiness, strengthen combat effectiveness and recognise veterans’ continuing contributions to society.
- Army chief
- General Dhiraj Seth
- Command visited
- Indian Army’s Southern Command
- Location
- Headquarters Southern Command, Pune
- Briefing officer
- Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar
- Readiness focus
- Operational posture, training, combat capability and mission effectiveness
- Technology and defence focus
- Emerging technologies, refined warfighting procedures, jointness and indigenous capabilities
- Veteran award
- Yoddha Seva Samman, recognising veteran welfare, youth development, environmental protection and community service
