Outlining his key focus areas for the Indian Army through the acronym “VIJAY”, newly-appointed Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth stressed on Wednesday that, in view of the evolving security environment, the Army’s modernisation would be taken forward with renewed energy and firm resolve.
Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth (Photo:ANI)
Outlining his key focus areas for the Indian Army through the acronym “VIJAY”, newly-appointed Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth stressed on Wednesday that, in view of the evolving security environment, the Army’s modernisation would be taken forward with renewed energy and firm resolve.
The aim, General Seth said, would be to build a technology-enabled, future-ready Army, capable of operating effectively across multiple domains.
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He was speaking during a media interaction, a day after assuming charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff.
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Describing the Indian Army as a combat-ready and battle-hardened force, the Chief of the Army Staff stated that the Army remains fully prepared and capable of meeting every challenge in the operational domain.
General Seth, while addressing the media, outlined his priorities for the Indian Army.
The Chief of the Army Staff called assuming the responsibility of leading the Indian Army a moment of great pride and humility for him.
He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the ideals of “Duty, Honour and Nation First” and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for reposing their trust in him.
Paying tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, General Seth said their courage, devotion to duty and selfless commitment would continue to inspire generations to come.
General Seth outlined his key focus areas through the acronym “VIJAY,” drawing inspiration from the Defence Minister’s guidance under the Decade of Transformation.
Elaborating on “VIJAY”, the Chief of the Army Staff stated that “V” stands for Vigilance, with continued focus on maintaining constant alertness along the borders and against emerging threats, while ensuring a high level of operational readiness.
“I” stands for Innovation and Transformation, with emphasis on innovation in doctrine, technology and capability development, in line with the changing character of warfare.
He further stated that “J” stands for Jointness and Integration, highlighting the need for complete synergy and coordination with the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.
General Seth underlined that national security is not limited to military strength alone, but requires military-civil fusion and a Whole-of-Nation approach. This integrated approach, he said, would also contribute to nation building and the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Referring to “A” for Atmanirbharta, General Seth said the Army would continue to strengthen indigenous capabilities and technologies, with the larger aim of “Winning Our Wars with Indigenous Solutions.”
Explaining “Y” as Yodha First, he said that from the Agniveer to the senior-most veteran, every soldier is a yodha and the greatest strength of the Indian Army. Enhancing the technological threshold and training standards of soldiers, along with the welfare, empowerment and professional growth of veterans and Veer Naris, would remain among his foremost priorities.
The Chief of the Army Staff assured the citizens of the country that the Indian Army is, and will always remain, fully prepared to protect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests of the nation.
General Seth said the mantra of “JAI”, given by the Prime Minister for the Armed Forces, forms the foundation of his priorities under “VIJAY” and would guide the Army towards success. His guiding motto, he said, would be: “JAI se VIJAY.”
“I believe that the guiding mantra given by the Prime Minister for the armed forces, JAI, which stands for Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation, forms the foundation of my priorities embodied in the acronym VIJAY, which I have outlined. It will always lead us to complete success. JAI se VIJAY. Jai Hind,” he added.
Earlier in the day, General Seth paid solemn homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation at the National War Memorial.
General Seth, who assumed the appointment of Chief of the Army Staff on the afternoon of June 30, laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid tributes to the fallen soldiers, whose courage, devotion to duty and selfless service continue to inspire generations.
Thereafter, the Chief of the Army Staff reviewed a Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns.
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