Defence Secretary Visits Bhuj - Witnesses Jointness, Infrastructure Development and Capability Building Initiatives

Bhuj, 05 February 2026 : Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Bhuj on 04-05 Feb 2026 & interacted with Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, #SouthernCommand and other high-ranking officials of Konark Corps. He visited forward locations in the Creek Sector, where he was briefed on operational preparedness and capability development initiatives.

During the visit, the Defence Secretary was briefed on various initiatives being undertaken in line with the Indian Army’s Decade of Transformation Roadmap, structured at transforming the Indian Army into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of undertaking multi-domain operations.

As part of the visit, the Defence Secretary visited the Joint Control Centre, which aims at synergising the multi-source sensor inputs in the region to deliver a unified surveillance picture and enhanced situational awareness for ground commanders.

The Defence Secretary inaugurated the Monumental Flag, symbolising national pride and unity in the border region, and also witnessed a comprehensive operational display of new-generation weapon systems.

Following the events, the Defence Secretary witnessed the multi-agency capability Exercise 'TATRAKSHA', showcasing seamless integration of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, BSF, and allied security agencies in coastal and amphibious operations. The exercise displayed real time surveillance, precision strikes, joint logistics and rapid response capabilities to emerging maritime and border threats validating decisive integrated capability for full spectrum of operations.

The visit reaffirmed the Government's continued focus on strengthening jointness, enhancing infrastructure, promoting indigenisation and developing future-ready, resilient and technologically advanced Armed Forces.