Indian Army Strengthens Coordination with Former Chiefs of the Army Staff

Chiefs’ Chintan, a structured two-day interaction, between the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS), was held in New Delhi.

Being held in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the conclave was aimed to provide a platform to leverage the institutional knowledge and experience of the former CsOAS. General Dwivedi welcomed the former chiefs and underlined the importance of their continued engagement in shaping the ongoing transformation and future direction of the Indian Army.

A key highlight of the event was a comprehensive operational briefing on Operation Sindoor, including the synergised conduct of operations with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy. The operation’s execution, strategic impact and jointmanship model were presented in detail to provide contextual understanding and invite insights from the former chiefs. The former chiefs were also updated on the induction of niche technologies and modernisation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational capabilities. Other discussions held during the conclave included technological initiatives (endeavours being undertaken towards tech absorption); Viksit Bharat @2047 (The Indian Army's contributions to the goals of Viksit Bharat) and human resource and veteran welfare (reforms in HR policies and initiatives for welfare schemes for veterans).

The former CsOAS shared insights and recommendations, contributing to the Indian Army’s ongoing efforts towards capability enhancement and organisational reform. The interaction reaffirms the continuity of leadership and collective commitment to keep Indian Army future-ready.