Lieutenant General PS Shekhawat, Chief of Staff of Sapta Shakti Command and Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanised Infantry, visited the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School in Ahilyanagar.
Review of Training and Interaction with Troops
During the visit, Lt Gen Shekhawat:
- Reviewed training standards and infrastructure
- Interacted with officers and soldiers
- Encouraged troops, known as the ‘Vanguards’, to pursue professional excellence and adopt emerging technologies
Special Sainik Sammelan and Awards
At a Special Sainik Sammelan, he:
- Presented the Colonel of the Regiment (COR) Banner
- Conferred awards to personnel
- Commended troops for their high morale and dedication to the regimental motto “Valour & Faith”
Boost to Innovation and Welfare
The visit also marked the inauguration of:
- A state-of-the-art Atal Tinkering Lab at APS MIC&S
- A Veteran Seva Kendra to support ex-servicemen
Focus on Future-Ready Force
The visit underscores the Indian Army’s emphasis on:
- Modern training and innovation
- Welfare of veterans
- Building a technologically सक्षम and future-ready force
