Army Chief visits forward posts in U’khand, reviews troop readiness

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday visited forward posts in Uttarakhand along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

He reviewed the operational preparedness of an Army brigade and celebrated Diwali with troops deployed in the high-altitude areas of Pithoragarh district and other forward posts. The Kumaon region, where these posts are located, borders China to the north and Nepal to the east.

Gen Dwivedi was briefed on ongoing capability enhancements, including advanced surveillance systems, specialist mobility platforms, integration of next-generation technologies and the use of reconnaissance assets in coordination with other security agencies.

Interacting with personnel stationed in remote areas, the Army Chief commended their resilience, courage and commitment to duty under extreme climatic conditions and difficult terrain. He reaffirmed the Army’s full preparedness to meet evolving security challenges and emphasised the strategic importance of the Kumaon region as a gateway to the borders with Nepal and China.

Gen Dwivedi also reviewed initiatives under Operation Sadbhavana and the Vibrant Villages Programme, including tent-based homestays in Garbyang and Kalapani. He also took stock of road infrastructure, hybrid power systems, medical camps and agricultural support through poly-house cultivation.