CDS reviews operational preparedness of Central Command

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited Headquarters of Central Command in Lucknow on April 7, 2023. During the visit, he reviewed  operational and logistics preparedness of the formation, also known as Surya Command, and interacted with the staff.

An official tweet said, "Chief of the Defence Staff #CDS visited HQ Central Command @suryacommand. He interacted with the staff at the HQ & reviewed  operational and logistics preparedness of the formation. He complimented #SuryaWarriors for high morale & professionalism."

The Central command was raised on 01 May 1963 at Lucknow in the aftermath of the Chinese aggression of 1962. It guards the Central Sector on the Line of Actual Control.

From the borders with Tibet & Nepal to the shores of Bay of Bengal, the Command is spread centrally across eight states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and Odisha. Over time, Surya Command has grown in size and stature.

The Central Command is operationally responsible for the defence of Central Sector along the LAC and International Border with Nepal stretching across the four states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar, and is home to 13 Category 'A' Training establishments, 18 Regimental Centres and a large number of logistic establishments.

The Command has played a pivotal role in Nation Building and Human Assistance & Disaster Relief operations, not only within the country but also in friendly foreign countries.

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