INDIA. Mumbai: Lieutenant General HS Kahlon, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa Area, is currently on a visit to Vidarbha, extending his presence till Thursday. During his visit, he undertook significant engagements at various Army Establishments in Nagpur, Kamptee, and Pulgaon.
On October 16, Major General SK Vidyarthi, the General Officer Commanding of HQ Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub Area, provided Lt Gen Kahlon with an insightful briefing on the preparedness of the Sub Area for its roles in both wartime and peacetime.
The briefing encompassed the active participation of the area in Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief efforts, welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen, civilian tours of Sitabuldi Fort, and various ongoing initiatives.
During this session, the General Officer expressed his admiration for the Indian Army’s prompt and invaluable assistance during the recent floods in Nagpur on September 23. The Army’s swift action in evacuating civilians and delivering timely relief was lauded.
Continuing his visit, Lt Gen Kahlon proceeded to Kamptee, where he received a briefing on the improvements and logistical developments in the station. On October 17, while en route to the Central Ammunition Depot in Pulgaon, he made a stop at Bapu Kutir in Sevagram, Wardha.
In Pulgaon, at the Central Ammunition Depot, the General Officer was updated on the latest technological security arrangements and forthcoming infrastructure projects. These advancements are pivotal in enhancing the security and operational efficiency of the depot.
An essential development in recent years was the relocation of the Indian Army’s sub-area office for North Maharashtra and Gujarat from Colaba in South Mumbai to Nagpur in 2018, aligning with the recommendations of the Lt. General (retired) D. B. Shekatkar Committee established by the Ministry of Defence. Major General rank officers lead sub-areas, with a Lieutenant General overseeing the entire area.
This strategic repositioning facilitated not only defense unit operations but also civilian assistance, including rescue missions during natural disasters and riot control, under the sub-area office’s jurisdiction.
Lt Gen Kahlon’s visit underscores the continued commitment of the Indian Army to enhance preparedness, strengthen logistics, and ensure the security of vital installations in the region, reaffirming its role in safeguarding the nation’s interests.
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