#WesternCommand

Lt Gen #ManojKumarKatiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, #ArmyCommander #WesternCommand conducted a comprehensive review of the Operational Preparedness and Administrative Readiness of #VajraCorps. Commending All Ranks for their All Round Professional Excellence with a Mission Ready Resolve, he urged the formation to maintain the Operational Focus within an Empowered & Tech Enabled Environment. Prepared, Poised & Primed — for Victory in every Mission & every Contingency. #StrongAndCapable #ForeverWestwards #FutureReadyForce @adgpi @VajraCorps_IA @prodefencechan1

'Kharga Shakti Unleashed' Manoeuvre dominant. ISR unblinking. Precision delivered. Fires synchronized. 'Western Command’s integrated battlespace grid - decisive, striking & unstoppable. 🇮🇳 #KhargaCorps #WesternCommand @adgpi

#WesternCommand bids a fond farewell to Lt Gen #ManojKumarKatiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, Army Commander, Westen Command, on his superannuation on 31 March 2026, marking the culmination of an illustrious military career spanning over four decades of distinguished service to the Nation. His tenure stands defined by decisive leadership and transformational impact—#OperationSindoor, accelerated modernisation, re-engineered logistics, strengthened veterans’ care, and tangible improvements in quality of life for personnel - setting new benchmarks in operational readiness and institutional excellence. His legacy of leadership, professionalism and commitment to duty will continue to inspire all ranks. #IndianArmy #ServiceBeforeSelf #NationFirst #Leadership @adgpi

#IndianArmy Para Special Forces conduct Water Jump in the #WesternCommand to validate their rapid reaction & special ops capability for strategic water objective.

CONQUERING HEIGHTS | THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF WARRIORS Braving treacherous high-altitude terrain, extreme weather and formidable mountaineering challenges, the mountaineering team of Kharga Warriors, #WesternCommand, successfully summited Mt Kedar Dome (6,830 m) in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, demonstrating exceptional courage, endurance and resilience. Lt Gen Manish Luthra, AVSM, GOC #KhargaCorps, commended the team for its unwavering determination, exemplary teamwork and indomitable spirit, reflecting the #IndianArmy's enduring ethos of adventure, camaraderie and perseverance in the face of adversity. The achievement exemplifies the spirit of military adventure, physical endurance and mental fortitude, inspiring soldiers to push boundaries and overcome challenges. Scaling Summits. Defying Limits. Upholding the Warrior Spirit. #StrongAndCapable #Mountaineering #AdventureActivity @adgpi @prodefencechan1 @IA_SportsAdvntr @SpokespersonMoD @prodefencejammu

#IndianArmy showcased its combat might by validation of enhanced tactical ISR capability. Employment of newly inducted equipment alongwith manoeuvre by ground forces demonstrated heavy break-in across adversary's defenses. #WesternCommand #InStrideWithTheFuture @adgpi

#ArmyCommander #WesternCommand visited #PantherDivision and was briefed on key operational & administrative issues. He complimented all ranks for high standards of operational readiness & professionalism and exhorted them to continue the good work. #StrongAndCapable @adgpi

HAPPY DUSSEHRA | TRIUMPH OF GOOD OVER EVIL On the auspicious occasion of #Dussehra, Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM**, Army Commander, #WesternCommand, extends warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, Veterans, Defence Civilian Employees and their families. May the festival of Vijayadashami inspire courage, righteousness and unwavering resolve to uphold truth and Dharma. May it bring peace, prosperity and happiness to all. Victory of Good. Strength of Righteousness. Spirit of Togetherness. 🇮🇳 #HappyDussehra #Vijayadashami #IndianArmy @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @prodefencechan1 @prodefencejammu

Lt Gen Devendra Sharma, SM, Colonel of the #ScindeHorse took over as 48th #ChiefOfStaff of #WesternCommand. On this occasion, General officer paid homage to the #Bravehearts at #VeerSmriti and exhorted all ranks to continue working with zeal and enthusiasm. @adgpi

PEDALLING WITH PRIDE | HONOURING VALOUR, INSPIRING GENERATIONS The Parbat Ali Warriors #KhargaCorps #WesternCommand successfully completed a 15-day, 1,100km cycling expedition across Punjab, commemorating their Diamond Jubilee and paying tribute to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. Flagged off by Brig RS Sidhu (Retd), the expedition traversed Ambala–Ludhiana–Amritsar–Pathankot, engaging students, NCC cadets and Veterans. The team inspired young minds towards military service, strengthened civil-military bonds and documented welfare concerns of approximately 400 Veterans. Lt Gen Manish Luthra, AVSM, GOC Kharga Corps, flagged in the expedition, which epitomised the #IndianArmy's enduring ethos of camaraderie, remembrance, adventure and commitment to Veterans' welfare and #NationBuilding. Honouring Sacrifice. Strengthening Bonds. Inspiring Generations. #StrongAndCapable #CyclingExpedition @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @IA_SportsAdvntr @prodefencechan1 @prodefencejammu

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor @USAmbIndia and #USINDOPACOM Commander, Adm Samuel J. Paparo, @sjpaparo visited HQ Western Command and held substantive discussions with Lt Gen #ManojKumarKatiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, Army Commander, #WesternCommand, on strategic security dynamics along India’s Western Front. The delegation was comprehensively briefed on the Western Front perspective including operational preparedness, distinguished legacy, execution of #OpSINDOOR and pivotal role being played by the Indian Army in nation-building and strengthening regional stability. #IndiaUSPartnership #IndoPacific #StrategicSecurity #IndianArmy #RegionalStability @adgpi @HQ_IDS_India @INDOPACOM @prodefencechan1

#YuddhAbhyaas #ExRamPrahaar #WesternCommand युद्ध में प्रहार उतना ही प्रचंड होता है, जितना कि प्रशिक्षण के समय युद्धाभ्यास !! The fierceness of the strike in war reflects the intensity of your practice in training. #RamDivision #KhargaCorps @adgpi

Lt Gen Nav K Khanduri, Army Commander #WesternCommand visited Tiger Division and paid homage to bravehearts at Balidan Stambh, Jammu. He was accompanied by Chief of Staff, Rising Star Corps and GOC, Tiger Division. @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD

#StrongAndCapable #WesternCommand “अविच्छिन्नं कर्म यत्र, तत्र विजयः।” "Where action is uninterrupted, victory resides." Airawat Eagles of #KhargaCorps conducted intensive training aimed at enhancing their skills for providing critical engineering support for the operations. The focused and outcome-driven training enabled validation of skills across equipment sustainment, system reliability, battlefield mobility and operational logistics, reinforcing the force’s ability to operate without interruption during critical missions. @adgpi @prodefencechan1

#IndianArmy Para Special Forces conduct Water Jump in the #WesternCommand to validate their rapid reaction & special ops capability for strategic water objective.

#MightofKhargaCorps #WesternCommand conducted integrated training involving all arms to fine tune the battle drills in line with the operational role along the #WesternFront @adgpi @spokespersonMoD

Tribute to Bravehearts Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM**, #ArmyCommander, #WesternCommand laid a wreath and paid solemn homage to the #Bravehearts , Naik Ajay Kumar and Lance Naik Rohit Narayan Patil, who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Their unwavering courage, dedication and commitment to duty will forever remain etched in our hearts and continue to inspire generations. Western Command stands firmly with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. #SaluteToBravehearts #InServiceOfTheNation #EverWestwards @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @westerncomd_IA @prodefencechan1 @prodefencejammu

Innovation to Impact | Chakra Warriors Shaping Future Battles In an era defined by rapid technological transition, #WesternCommand conducted the Ideas & Innovation Competition 2026 at Chandimandir, where #ChakraWarriors demonstrated exceptional technological prowess through 17 field-oriented and cost-effective innovations, addressing contemporary battlefield imperatives. Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM**, #ArmyCommander, Western Command felicitated the innovators and participants and during interaction exhorted techno-commanders and future leaders to foster a culture of inquisitiveness, technological absorption, critical thinking and problem solving. Spanning diverse operational domains, these soldier led innovations exemplify indigenous ingenuity translating ideas into tangible capabilities, a critical enabler for preparedness and decisive success in future wars. #IdeasAndInnovation #AtmanirbharBharat #FutureReadyForce #Innovation @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @prodefencechan1 @prodefencejammu

ONCE A SOLDIER, ALWAYS OUR OWN | A BOND BEYOND SERVICE Service may end. The bond never does. Honouring a lifetime of courage, sacrifice and selfless service, #VajraCorps, under the aegis of #WesternCommand, organised the Punjab State Ex-Servicemen Rally at Ludhiana, bringing together Veterans, Veer Naris, Veer Matas and military families in a heartfelt celebration of an enduring bond. Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM**, Army Commander, #WesternCommand, felicitated distinguished Veterans and interacted with Veer Naris and families. Saluting Punjab's illustrious martial legacy, he reaffirmed the #IndianArmy's unwavering commitment to the dignity, welfare and well-being of its Veterans. He also exhorted Punjab's youth to shun drugs and embrace discipline, fitness and national service. Four dedicated Seva Shivirs - Sampark, Sanjeevani, Rojgar and Sahuliyat brought healthcare, pension assistance, employment opportunities and essential welfare services under one roof. Their Service is Our Legacy. Their Dignity is Our Duty. Their Welfare is Our Commitment. #Veterans #WeCare #ServiceBeforeSelf #NationFirst @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @prodefencechan1 @prodefencejammu

Lt Gen Nav K Khanduri, Army Commander #WesternCommand visited #KhargaSappers & reviewed their operational preparedness. He lauded them for their Innovativeness, high levels of motivation and exhorted them to continue working with zeal. @adgpi