Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, Chief of Staff of the Indian Armyโs Central Command, visited the Golden Key Division on Sunday to assess its operational, training, and administrative initiatives. The visit comes as part of the Indian Armyโs ongoing efforts to strengthen its formations under the 2025 โYear of Defence Reformsโ initiative.
During the visit, Lt Gen Sachdeva was briefed on the divisionโs recent undertakings, which include operational preparedness, training programs, and administrative enhancements. He commended the Golden Key Division for its dedication and pursuit of excellence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards in the face of evolving challenges. The division, historically significant for its role in the 1965 Indo-Pak war under the 14 Infantry Division, remains a key formation in the Indian Armyโs western sector operations.
Lt Gen Sachdeva assumed his role as Chief of Staff of Central Command on April 10, 2025, following his tenure as General-Officer-Commanding of the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps (16 Corps). His leadership is expected to bolster the commandโs operational efficiency, aligning with the broader modernization goals set by the Indian Army. The Central Command, headquartered in Lucknow, oversees eight states and is responsible for the central sector of Indiaโs western border with Pakistan, as well as the Uttarakhand sector along the Indo-Tibet and Indo-Nepal borders.
This visit underscores the Indian Armyโs focus on capability development and transformation, as outlined in the โYear of Defence Reformsโ declared by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The initiative aims to modernize the armed forces through technology integration, jointness, and human resource management, positioning India as a key player in the global defence ecosystem. The Golden Key Divisionโs efforts were highlighted as a step toward achieving these goals, contributing to the Indian Armyโs vision of becoming a future-ready force.