COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi, along with former Chiefs of Army Staff calls on President Droupadi Murmu

ANI June 18, 2025 292 views

Gen Upendra Dwivedi and former Army chiefs met President Murmu to discuss strategic military developments. The gathering followed a 'Chiefs Chintan' session analyzing Operation Sindoor's impact. Discussions included joint operations with the Air Force and Navy, as well as modernization plans. The leaders also reviewed veteran welfare policies and HR reforms for a future-ready force.

"The interaction reaffirms the continuity of leadership and collective commitment to keep the Indian Army future-ready." – Indian Army
New Delhi, June 18: Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, along with other former Chiefs of Army Staff, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, the President of India confirmed in a post on an official social media handle.

Key Points

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Gen Dwivedi and former chiefs brief President Murmu on Operation Sindoor

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Discuss joint ops with IAF and Navy

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Review modernization and HR reforms

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Strengthen veteran welfare initiatives

Former Chiefs of Army Staff General VP Malik, General NC Vij, General JJ Singh, General Deepak Kapoor, General Bikram Singh and General Manoj Pande were accompanied by General Upendra Dwivedi to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1935243443518779775

Earlier, in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army held a 'Chiefs Chintan' at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi to strengthen coordination between former Chiefs of Army Staff and to leverage their expertise and strategic insights.

"Chief's Chintan, an interaction between General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS and the former CsOAS, was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event, conducted after Operation SINDOOR, aims to leverage the vast experience and strategic insights of former CsOAS to shape the Indian Army's future," read a post by the Army on X.

According to an official statement, the event had a comprehensive operational briefing on Operation Sindoor, including discussing the synergised conduct of operations with the Indian Air Force and Navy.

"The operation's execution, strategic impact and jointmanship model were presented in detail to provide contextual understanding and invite insights from the former Chiefs. The former Chiefs were also updated on the induction of niche technologies and modernisation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational capabilities," the statement added.

The army said that the former CsOAS shared "valuable insights and recommendations, contributing to ongoing capability enhancement and organisational reforms."

Other topics such as technological initiatives for tech absorption, the plan of 'Viksit Bharat @2047' and the Army's contributions to it, and Human Resource and Veteran Welfare, including reforms in HR policies and initiatives for welfare schemes for veterans.

The former CsOAS shared insights and recommendations. contributing to the Indian Army's ongoing efforts towards capability enhancement and organisational reform.

The statement added, "The interaction reaffirms the continuity of leadership and collective commitment to keep the Indian Army future-ready."

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Great to see our Army leadership consulting experienced veterans! This 'Chiefs Chintan' initiative is brilliant - we must preserve institutional knowledge. Operation Sindoor showed our forces' capability, but continuous improvement is key. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the Army's efforts, I hope such meetings translate to better equipment for our jawans on the ground. Too often we hear about shortages. The 'Viksit Bharat' vision must include proper gear for our soldiers facing harsh conditions daily.
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Arjun S.
President Murmu represents all of India with such dignity. Seeing her interact with our military leaders makes me proud. The Rashtrapati Bhavan post was classy - more such transparency please! 🙏
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Sunita R.
The jointmanship model with Air Force and Navy is crucial. China doesn't think in silos - neither should we. More such coordination will make our borders safer. Kudos to Gen Dwivedi for continuing this tradition.
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Vikram D.
Technology absorption is good but let's not forget the human element. Our soldiers' welfare should be top priority - from better housing to mental health support. Hope the HR policies discussed include these aspects.
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Neha P.
As a military daughter, I'm emotional seeing this. My father served under Gen Malik. These veterans have so much to offer. Their experience combined with new tech can make our Army unstoppable! Proud moment for all fauji families 💪

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