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[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

Growing Green. Sustaining the Future!

In a significant contribution to environmental conservation, units of #SudarshanChakraCorps planted 3,360 trees in #Bhopal under the nationwide campaign #EkPedMaaKeNaam, in coordination with the State Forest Department.

The initiative underscores the #IndianArmy's commitment to environmental stewardship, expanding green cover and fostering a sustainable future.

Plant Today. Protect Tomorrow.

#IndianArmy
#SouthernCommand
#EkPedMaaKeNaam
#एक_पेड��_माँ_के_नाम
#Plant4Mother
@adgpi
@ekpedmaakenaam
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

🪔 Light of Faith. Spirit of Unity. 🇮🇳

Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, AVSM, VSM, #ArmyCommander, and all ranks of #SouthernCommand extend warm Diwali greetings to #Veterans, Veer Naris, families and fellow citizens.

May the radiance of Diwali illuminate every home, dispel darkness and usher in hope, happiness and prosperity.

Illuminating Lives. Inspiring Unity.

#IndianArmy
#NationFirst
@adgpi
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

#ASMITA2026 – अदम्य नारी |

Every woman has a story — of identity, dreams, courage, strength and self-worth.
A story of rising, enduring and emerging stronger!

#ASMITA2026 – अदम्य नारी celebrates the indomitable spirit of womanhood, her resilience, determination and limitless potential.

Join #SouthernStarAWWA as we celebrate the power of women on 16 November 2026

She rises. She endures. She inspires!

#WeCare
#NariShakti
#IndianArmy
@OfficialAwwa
@adgpi
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

EXERCISE VAJRA PRAHAAR | Unleashing Thunderous Firepower!

#WhiteTigerDivision showcased the formidable firepower of #K9Vajra during Exercise #VajraPrahaar, demonstrating rapid mobility, precision strikes and combat prowess.

Integrating speed, precision and lethality with technology-enabled target acquisition and engagement systems, the exercise underscored the #IndianArmy's combat readiness, technological transformation and the growing prowess of modern artillery in the evolving battlefield.

#IndianArmy
#SouthernCommand
#SudarshanChakraCorps
#DecadeOfTransformation
@adgpi
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

Engineering Mobility | Enabling the Mission

#SabseBehtarBrigade undertook intensive field training under realistic field conditions to validate engineering capabilities, enhance combat readiness and strengthen battlefield mobility.

From developing combat tracks to innovative mobility solutions, Strike Sappers demonstrated precision, ingenuity and technical proficiency, to validate operational capabilities.

#IndianArmy
#SouthernCommand
#SudarshanChakraCorps
@adgpi
@PRODefPune

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

योद्धा सेवा सम्मान | YODDHA SEVA SAMMAN

कर्म से गौरव, सेवा से विजय
Honour Through Action, VIJAY Through Service

#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, felicitated three distinguished Veterans with the Yoddha Seva Samman (#YSS) during his visit to Ahilyanagar, recognising their inspiring contributions to Nation Building.

Brigadier Santosh Kurup, SM (Retd), for training Maharashtra Police Commandos in counter-Naxal operations; Colonel Sunil Ramdas Rajdeo (Retd), for Veterans' welfare, support to Veer Naris and youth mentorship and Havildar Laxman Jagnnath Andhale (Retd), for empowering underprivileged students through education and career guidance.

Commending their selfless service, the #COAS reaffirmed that a Veteran remains a #Yoddha beyond uniform, continuing to serve society and the Nation.

#JAIseVIJAY #IndianArmy
@DIAV20

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

Transforming Mech Forces. Sharpening Combat Edge.

#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, attended the Biennial Mechanised Forces Conference 2026 at the Armoured Corps Centre & School, #Ahilyanagar.

The Conference deliberated on evolving operational requirements, future force employment, human resource optimisation and technology integration to enhance the combat effectiveness of Mechanised Forces.

Aligned with the vision of #JAIseVIJAY, the discussions reinforced the thrust towards agile, technology-enabled and future-ready Mechanised Forces, capable of delivering decisive results on tomorrow’s battlefield.

#IndianArmy
#SouthernCommand
#DGMF
@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@IaSouthern
@artrac_ia

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

Forging Synergy. Strengthening Resilience.

Strengthening civil-military cooperation for a coordinated response to emerging crises and security challenges, #SouthernCommand, in collaboration with YASHADA, conducted the third edition of the #MilitaryCivilFusion Training Capsule at #Pune, wef 26 Oct 2026.

The week-long programme brought together 257 Group ‘A’ Maharashtra State Cadre probationary officers, including 79 women officers, and the #IndianArmy to foster mutual understanding, exchange perspectives and strengthen civil-military coordination.

The initiative reinforced mutual trust, institutional synergy and operational coordination, advancing a Whole-of-Nation approach towards effective crisis response and national security.

Stronger Coordination. Unified Response.
A Whole-of-Nation Approach to Security.

#NationFirst
#MilitaryCivilFusion
#KonarkCorps
#GoldenKatarDivision
#ShivneriBrigade
@adgpi
@KonarkCorps
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

Integrity in Action. Prosperity Through Probity.

Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability and ethical governance, #SouthernCommand observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 in synchronisation with the Nation.

An Integrity Pledge was administered, complemented by awareness initiatives to promote ethical values and foster a culture of integrity and responsibility.

Guided by this year’s theme, “Probity for Prosperity: सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि”, the observance underscored the importance of integrity, fairness and accountability in building a prosperous Nation.

Integrity is not merely a principle; it is a commitment reflected in action.

#IndianArmy
#VigilanceAwarenessWeek
@adgpi
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

#SouthernCommand looks forward to host the 79th #ArmyDay celebrations in #Bhopal for the first time. A tribute to the glorious legacy, operational prowess and evolving capabilities of the #IndianArmy.

#ArmyDay2027
#SundarshanChakraCorps

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

SENA DIWAS 2027 | A LEGACY OF VALOUR, A FUTURE OF STRENGTH 🇮🇳

A saga of courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the Nation. From historic battlefields to technology-driven warfare, the #IndianArmy continues to evolve, guided by its rich military heritage and the spirit of transformation.

As #Bhopal gears up to host the Army Day Parade 2027, witness a celebration of military excellence, indigenous capabilities, operational prowess and the indomitable spirit of the Indian Soldier.

Honouring the Past. Transforming the Present. Securing the Future.

#JAIseVIJAY #IndianArmy #SenaDiwas2027 #ArmyDay2027
@DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IaSouthern

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

ONE NATION. ONE ARMY. ONE COLLECTIVE RESOLVE!
#SankalpVriksha | #ArmyDay2027

The ceremonial planting of the #SankalpVriksha at #ShauryaSmarak, #Bhopal, marked the commencement of #ArmyDay celebrations 2027, being hosted in the city for the first time.

In a remarkable feat of collective endeavour, NCC cadets, organised by @NccDteMPCG, brought together soil from all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, each carrying the sentiments of its people. United in purpose, the soil nurtured an Arjun sapling as the #SankalpVriksha, embodying #EkBharatEkSenaEkSankalp — one Nation, one Army, an enduring tribute to its bravehearts.

#IndianArmy
#SouthernCommand
#SudarshanChakraCorps
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi
@HQ_DG_NCC
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

ONE TREE. A THOUSAND EMOTIONS. AN ETERNAL SALUTE TO OUR BRAVEHEARTS!
#ArmyDayParade2027 | The Countdown Begins

The countdown to the 79th #ArmyDay celebrations commenced at Shaurya Smarak, #Bhopal, in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and Lt Gen Arvind Chauhan, GOC, #SudarshanChakraCorps.

The dignitaries ceremonially planted the #SankalpVriksha with soil from all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, symbolising unity and collective resolve under #EkBharatEkSenaEkSankalp.

The event also witnessed the unveiling of the curtain-raiser video for #ArmyDay 2027, formally heralding the countdown to the Army Day celebrations in #Bhopal, being hosted in the city for the first time.

#ArmyDay2027
#IndianArmy
#SouthernCommand
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi
@HQ_DG_NCC
@NccDteMPCG
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

United in Spirit. United in Resolve.

Marking #RashtriyaEktaDiwas (31 October), HQ Southern Command and all formations reaffirmed their commitment to national unity and integrity through the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge Ceremony.

The pledge reinforced the collective resolve to uphold the unity, integrity and security of the #Nation, reflecting the enduring spirit of solidarity and oneness.

One Nation. One Resolve. An Unbreakable Unity.

#NationalUnityDay
#RunForUnity
#NationFirst
#IndianArmy
#SouthernCommand
#SudarshanChakraCorps
@adgpi
@PRODefPune
@DefPROMumbai

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

**“सुवेग व सुदृढ़”**

**Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, AVSM, VSM, #ArmyCommander, and all ranks of HQ #Southern Command** extend warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, veterans and families of the **#ArmyAviationCorps** on the occasion of its **41st Corps Day**.

Saluting the valour, precision and indomitable spirit of Army Aviation warriors who deliver decisive combat power from the skies, extend the Army's operational reach and provide a critical edge in the most challenging battlefield environments.

**#ArmyAviation | Wings of the Army. Strength at Every Front.**

#IndianArmy
@adgpi
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

**सदा सतर्क | SADA SATARK**

**Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, AVSM, VSM, #ArmyCommander, and all ranks of HQ #SouthernCommand** extend warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, #Veterans and families of the **#ArmyIntelligenceCorps** on the occasion of its **84th Corps Day**.

Saluting the **Silent Sentinels** for their unwavering vigilance, professional excellence and steadfast commitment in providing timely, accurate and actionable intelligence, strengthening operational effectiveness and safeguarding national security.

**SILENT SENTINELS. EVER VIGILANT. ALWAYS MISSION-READY.**

#IndianArmy
@adgpi
@PRODefPune

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

KNOW YOUR ARMY | COLABA MILITARY STATION
🔥 Firepower | Technology | Innovation

Showcasing Strength. Inspiring Generations.

Bringing the #IndianArmy closer to the people, HQ Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa Area, under the aegis of HQ Southern Command, successfully conducted a three-day #KnowYourArmy event at #Colaba Military Station, #Mumbai (29–31 Oct 2026), graced by Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, AVSM, VSM, GOC-in-C, #SouthernCommand.

The showcase featured the Army's combat prowess and technological advancement through weapons, equipment, guns, drones, modern military technology, Army Band and Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR).

Enthusiastic participation by students, youth, citizens, Army personnel and families strengthened the Army–Nation connect, inspiring the next generation to don the uniform and serve with pride.

A stronger bond with the Nation. A renewed spirit of service. A future inspired to serve.

#NationFirst
#IndianArmy
#SouthernCommand
#YouthForNation
#JoinIndianArmy
#AtmanirbharBharat
@adgpi
@PRODefPune
@DefPROMumbai

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

EXERCISE #AUSTRAHIND2026

Troops of the #IndianArmy and #AustralianArmy are honing their combat skills across jungle, island and coastal terrain through intensive joint training, including counter-terrorism drills, combat swimming and drone operations.

Joint #HADR training with the #IndianNavy and Kerala Fire and Rescue Services, encompassing rescue operations, casualty evacuation and emergency response, further enhanced inter-agency synergy and preparedness for complex disaster scenarios.

Forging Stronger Bonds.

#IndiaAustraliaFriendship
#DefenceCooperation
#SouthernCommand
@MEAIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi
@indiannavy
@HCICanberra
@DefencePROTvm

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

From Sacred Soil, A Tribute Beyond Time.

On 01 Nov 2026, at Shaurya Smarak, #Bhopal, #SankalpVriksha will take root with sacred soil from all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, uniting the land in a solemn tribute to the valour of India’s Armed Forces and the supreme sacrifice of its bravehearts.

A pledge that binds a Nation.
Rooted in sacrifice. United in gratitude. Enduring through generations.

#IndianArmy
#MP
#79thArmyDay
#MeriMati
@adgpi
@NccDteMPCG
@PRODefPune