Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, visited Bhopal Military Station and reviewed the operational readiness, technology infusion and administrative initiatives of Sudarshan Chakra Corps.
During the visit, the Army Commander also visited Headquarters PMP Sub Area, where he reviewed the Drone Ecosystem developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal. The initiative reflects the focus on integrating technological capabilities into the Army’s operational framework.
The review provided an overview of the drone ecosystem developed through collaboration between the military establishment and IISER Bhopal. The engagement highlighted the role of institutional collaboration in advancing technology-related initiatives and supporting capability enhancement within the formation.
At Headquarters PMP Sub Area, Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar also reviewed initiatives aimed at advancing military-civil integration with the State Administration. These efforts form part of the broader range of administrative and coordination initiatives assessed during his visit.
The Army Commander reviewed the formation’s operational readiness alongside its efforts towards technology infusion and administrative development. The focus on these areas highlighted the importance of combining operational preparedness with the adoption of emerging technologies and effective coordination with civil authorities.
During the visit, Lieutenant General Pushkar emphasised professional excellence, operational agility and rapid technology absorption as key enablers of a future-ready force. His emphasis underscored the importance of maintaining high professional standards while incorporating technological developments into military capabilities.
The visit brought together key themes of operational readiness, technology integration and military-civil cooperation. The review of the Drone Ecosystem developed with IISER Bhopal highlighted the collaboration underpinning the initiative, while the assessment of military-civil integration initiatives reflected the importance attached to coordination with the State Administration.
The visit to Bhopal Military Station and Headquarters PMP Sub Area reinforced the focus on capability enhancement within Sudarshan Chakra Corps, with particular emphasis on operational preparedness, technology infusion, administrative initiatives and the rapid absorption of emerging technologies.
