Jaipur, General Bikram Singh,
Chief of Army Staff (COAS)accompanied by Mrs Bubbles Singh, President Central
Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), visited HQ South Western Command at Jaipur on
22 and 23 Jun 2014. They were received by Lt Gen Arun Kumar Sahni,
GOC-in-C (Army Commander), South Western Command and Mrs Vineeta Sahni,
President Regional AWWA, South Western Command on 22 Jun 2014.
During his visit, the COAS addressed all officers of the Command. While
400 officers were present in Jaipur, the others were addressed using Video
Conferencing. The COAS complimented them on the professionalism exhibited
during various exercises, including those with foreign armies. He
reiterated the prevailing external and internal security environment and
emphasized the efforts required to overcome the myriad security
challenges. The COAS stated that transformation and modernization of the
Armed Forces, including induction of state of art equipment, jointness and
development of network centricity were the prerequisites for operational
readiness and excellence. He stressed upon the rich military traditions,
ethos and the value system and the importance to remain committed and well
focused to discharge our onerous responsibilities, while catering for all
contingencies.
He further reiterated that Veterans were part of our extended family and it is
our sacred duty to look after them. He complimented the Sapta Shakti
Command for taking numerous initiatives in this direction. The COAS also
visited 61 Cavalry being the Honorary Colonel of the Regiment and interacted
with all ranks of the unit.
Mrs Bubbles Singh, President Central AWWA, interacted with the families of
Sapta Shakti Command. She complimented them for their wholehearted
efforts towards the implementation of the inclusive welfare schemes through
AWWA and impressed upon all families to lead happy and progressive lives in an
enriching and conducive environment. The COAS departed for Delhi in the
afternoon of 23 Jun 2014.
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