Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, recently visited the Headquarters of Dakshin Bharat Area, where he was briefed by Lieutenant General Karanbir Singh, AVSM, General Officer Commanding of the area.
The briefing covered the operational preparedness and the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations carried out over the past year, with a particular focus on the response to the recent landslides in Wayanad.
During his visit, Lt Gen Seth commended the efforts of all units involved in the HADR operations, recognizing their swift and effective response which upheld the high standards and ethos of the Indian Army. He encouraged the troops to continue demonstrating the same level of commitment and readiness in future operations.
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Additionally, Lt Gen Seth engaged with various startups at the IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, exploring innovations in military applications. He was briefed on ongoing research in niche technologies that could enhance the Army’s capabilities.
The Army Commander emphasized the importance of a whole-nation approach to maximize the integration of advanced technologies into the Army, underscoring the need for collaboration between military and civilian sectors to drive technological advancements.
These visits highlight the Southern Command’s commitment to maintaining high operational readiness and fostering innovation to meet both current and future challenges.
