# Army Chief Reviews Central Command Readiness in Lucknow 2026-08-06T11:46:34+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Army chief General Dhiraj Seth visited Central Command formations in Lucknow for two days to review the security environment, operational preparedness and capability enhancement. At the command headquarters, he received briefings on operational posture, infrastructure, modernisation and combat readiness. He also visited Uttar Bharat Area headquarters and met commanders and troops. The Army said General Seth stressed combat readiness, technological adaptation and self-reliance. Four veterans received the Yoddha Seva Samman for work in social service, education, healthcare and veteran welfare. The report named Major General Harsh Kakar and Colonel Arvind Singh Kushwaha among the awardees. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Central Command, Indian Army, Lucknow, operational readiness, veterans Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/army-chief-reviews-central-command-readiness-in-lucknow/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/army-chief-reviews-central-command-readiness-in-lucknow/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.