core sector communique

GENERAL BIKRAM SINGH VISITS CENTRAL COMMAND

New Delhi : Asvina 03, 1934

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The Chief of the Army Staff, arrived in Lucknow on 25 September 12 on a two day visit to Headquarters Central Command. Lt Gen Anil Chait, GOC-in-C, Central Command briefed the Army Chief on the state of operational preparedness of the Central Army.

General Bikram Singh later interacted with senior functionaries of Central Command and addressed officers of the station on contemporary challenges facing the Army, collective efforts required in overcoming these and requirement of carrying forward the core valves of honesty, truthfulness, sincerity, commitment and dedication to the organisation. He also emphasised the need to return to the basics of soldiering with emphasis on discipline and espirit-de-corps. He reiterated the need to ensure financial probity, inclusive decision making through collective wisdom, austerity and buddy system. The Army Chief also emphasised on value based leadership, as per the legacy of the Indian Army and the requirement of regular interaction with Veterans to imbibe the rich ethos of our predecessors.

In his interaction with Ex-servicemen later, the Army Chief assured them of concerted efforts towards amelioration of their problems during this 'Year of Veterans’.

The COAS was accompanied by Mrs Bubbles Singh, President, Army Family Welfare Organisation, who interacted with Army ladies of the garrison and extolled them to focus on welfare measures for Veer Naris and families living in separated accomodation.