Lt Gen Mukesh Chadha, Chief of Staff (COS), HQ Central Command, visited the Northern borders to assess the administrative and operational preparedness of formations under the Uttar Bharat Area.
During his visit, Lt Gen Chadha interacted with all ranks of the formation and praised their high morale and operational readiness, underscoring the Indian Army’s commitment to securing the nation’s borders.
The Indian Army is currently in the process of transforming the Uttar Bharat Area into a fully operational corps, potentially named the 18 Corps. This transformation will include the addition of infantry, artillery, aviation, air defense, and engineering brigades, significantly bolstering India’s defense capabilities along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
The development aims to bridge existing gaps between the corps stationed in Ladakh and West Bengal, ensuring enhanced operational preparedness to counter any potential threats from China.
Lt Gen Chadha’s visit reaffirms the Indian Army’s ongoing efforts to strengthen defenses and ensure readiness in key regions along the LAC.
