Gen Dwivedi said he would focus on ensuring that the Army is ready operate in the “full spectrum of conflict”.”It will be my endeavour to ensure that the Indian Army is always ready to operate in the full spectrum of conflict, maintaining complete synergy with the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and other stakeholders,” he said.”This will ensure that India’s interests are secured and we become a major pillar of nation building to achieve the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat-2047’,” Gen Dwivedi said.The Army Chief said it is a matter of immense pride for him to lead the force.”This is a moment of immense pride and honour for me to be assigned the responsibility to lead the Indian Army,” he said “The glorious traditions of the Indian Army rest on the legacy of valour and sacrifice of our soldiers.On this occasion, I pay my solemn tributes to the bravehearts who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty,” he added.The Army Chief said he was fully committed to protect interests of all the personnel in the force and to extend full support to ex-servicemen and their families.”It will be my priority to ensure that the interests and welfare of all ranks and defence civilians of the Indian Army are looked after,” he said.”My responsibility towards veterans, ‘veer naris’ and their families is a sacred commitment and I assure this extended family, my full support,” he said.Gen Dwivedi briefly spoke to a group of religious leaders ahead of his ceremonial welcome at South Block.An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa (MP), Gen Dwivedi was commissioned into regiment of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in 1984.He has a unique distinction of balanced command as well as staff exposure across Northern, Eastern and Western theatres in varied operational environment.Gen Dwivedi was serving as the Vice Chief of the Army since February 19.Before becoming the Vice Chief, he was serving as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command from 2022-2024.
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