Overview

• General Upendra Dwivedi visited multiple high-altitude forward posts in Pithoragarh and nearby areas to assess force posture.
• Briefings covered advanced surveillance, specialist mobility platforms, next-generation technology integration, optimized reconnaissance and coordination with allied security agencies.
• He celebrated Deepavali with deployed troops, lauding their professionalism, tactical agility and resilience in extreme conditions.
• Meetings with veterans and border communities included reviews of Operation Sadbhavna and the Vibrant Village Programme, from tent homestays in Garbyang and Kalapani to road, power, medical and agricultural support.
• He emphasized the Kumaon region’s gateway role to Nepal and China and reaffirmed the Army’s full preparedness to meet evolving security challenges.