Gen S Padmanabhan, Chief of the Army Staff visited Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehra Dun recently. On arrival at the Chetwode Building, the General was received by Lt Gen Yuvraj Mehta, Commandant, IMA and had a discussion on important training and administrative issues after being briefed by the principal staff officers.

The Army Chief saw the photo display of the recently conducted adventure hikes which included white water rafting, rappling, wind surfing, watersports, hack ride, para motor adventure and rock climbing. About 1000 Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) participated in 25 such hikes conducted during mid-term adventure training.

Lt Gen Yuvraj Mehta conducted the Army Chief in the IMA campus through Army Cadet College Wing, firing range, obstacle training and confidence training area and briefed him about the future planning and projects. The Army Chief was highly impressed by the training simulators and was happy that training infrastructure was being fully utilised. He laid stress on achieving the highest possible standard in training.

The General later visited War Memorial and signed the visitor’s book. The General relived his stint with the Academy as a Battalion Commander and Colonel, General Staff. Mrs Roopa Padmanabhan, President Army Wives Welfare Association had a meeting with the ladies of IMA in the Officers’ Institute where she discussed issues pertaining to welfare of the families.