Raipur: Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Central Command visited Headquarters Chhattisgarh & Odisha Sub Area (COSA) and Naya Raipur Military Station on 11-12 September 2024.
The GOC-IN-C reviewed the operational readiness and administrative initiatives being undertaken. He appreciated the endeavours being made for veterans’ welfare in Chhattisgarh.
The GOC-in-C also interacted with over 100 Veterans and commended their continued contribution to the nation building. Officials including those employed by the Army for welfare of veterans, in areas as remote as Bastar, briefed the GOC-IN-C on numerous measures taken for improvement in health care facilities and other welfare initiatives, concerning ex-servicemen from Chhattisgarh & Odisha.
The GOC-in-C and Regional President AWWA also interacted with Veer Matas & Veer Naris from Chhattisgarh, expressing their solidarity and assurance of continued support from the IA. He interacted with young boys and girls from Remote areas who are trying to make a mark in the field of sports and appreciated the NCC unit for their initiative of training these talented children in the field of horsemanship.
Lt Gen Padam Singh Shekhawat, AVSM, SM, GOC Madhya Bharat Area, senior serving & veteran military offrs and dignitaries from civil administration were also present during the visit. The Army Commander specially complimented the outstanding work being done by military veterans in Chhattisgarh State.
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