Kathmandu, October 13, 2026: Lieutenant General Viresh Pratap Singh Kaushik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, SM, Adjutant General of the Indian Army, visited the Defence Wing of the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he interacted with officers and staff and discussed matters related to defence cooperation and the welfare of Indian Army veterans residing in Nepal.
During his visit, Lieutenant General Kaushik met the Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. The discussions focused on various aspects of bilateral military cooperation between India and Nepal, reflecting the longstanding defence relationship and close military ties shared by the two neighbouring nations.
The interaction provided an opportunity to discuss ongoing military engagement and cooperation between the armed forces of India and Nepal, which share a historic relationship built on mutual trust, professional exchanges and strong people-to-people connections.
As part of his visit, the Adjutant General also visited the Welfare Branch and the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Polyclinic in Kathmandu. He interacted with ex-servicemen and gained insights into matters concerning their welfare and healthcare requirements.
Lieutenant General Kaushik emphasised the importance of implementing meaningful welfare and healthcare initiatives for Indian Army veterans. He highlighted the need to ensure that ex-servicemen receive appropriate support, medical assistance and welfare services in recognition of their dedicated service to the nation.
The visit underscored the Indian Army’s continued commitment to the well-being of its veterans, including those residing outside India, particularly in Nepal, which has a longstanding association with the Indian Army through the service of Gorkha soldiers.
India and Nepal maintain a unique military relationship characterised by regular high-level visits, joint military exercises, training exchanges and cooperation in defence-related matters. The welfare of ex-servicemen and their families remains an important aspect of this relationship.
Lieutenant General Kaushik’s engagements in Kathmandu highlighted the dual focus of strengthening bilateral military cooperation and ensuring continued institutional support for veterans through effective welfare and healthcare initiatives.
