Lieutenant General Navneet Singh Sarna, AVSM, SM, VSM, Commandant of the School of Artillery and Colonel Commandant of the Regiment of Artillery, conducted a comprehensive visit to the Artillery Centre in Nasik. The visit focused on reviewing the training and administrative operations, particularly the integration and progress of the Agniveers within the centre’s programs.
During his visit, Lt Gen Sarna was updated on the ongoing training activities and the administrative processes at the Centre. He took a keen interest in the adaptation and performance of the Agniveers, the new category of soldiers recruited under India’s transformative military scheme. The visit provided Lt Gen Sarna with insights into how the training modules are tailored to integrate these soldiers effectively into the armed forces’ rigorous environment.
Lt Gen Sarna also visited the Grievance Cell at Artillery Records, which has been established to facilitate veterans, addressing their concerns and enhancing their post-service experience. This cell is part of a broader effort to improve the welfare services provided to former servicemen, ensuring that their contributions are honored and their needs are met promptly.
Praising the high standards of training and the state-of-the-art infrastructure at the Artillery Centre, Lt Gen Sarna lauded the efforts of all ranks involved in maintaining excellence. He emphasized the importance of such facilities in fostering a professional and competent artillery unit capable of meeting modern military challenges.
The visit underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to enhancing its training programs and administrative support to adapt to contemporary needs and ensure the effective service of its personnel, both serving and retired. The focus on both the Agniveers’ integration and veteran support highlights the balanced approach the military is taking towards personnel management across different stages of military careers.
