RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI VISITS TRIVANDRUM MILITARY STATION

Posted On: 09 MAY 2026 8:05AM by PIB Delhi Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth visited Trivandrum Military Station under Southern Command of Indian Army on May 08, 2026 and reviewed the operational preparedness and ongoing developmental projects. During the visit, the Raksha Rajya Mantri interacted with troops and gained firsthand insight into the operational preparedness and welfare measures being implemented at the station. He was briefed on key operational, administrative and infrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing combat readiness and strengthening institutional capabilities. Shri Sanjay Seth appreciated the professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment displayed by all ranks serving at the station. He commended the formation for maintaining high standards of operational readiness while simultaneously ensuring the welfare and well-being of Armed Forces personnel and their families. The RRM reaffirmed the Government’s continued emphasis on strengthening defence capabilities through modernization, infrastructure development and sustained welfare initiatives for Armed Forces personnel, in line with the national vision of building a future-ready and technologically enabled Indian Army. ***** VK/Ruchi (Release ID: 2259249) Visitor Counter : 690 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Marathi , Gujarati , Tamil , Malayalam Ministry of Defence RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI VISITS TRIVANDRUM MILITARY STATION Posted On: 09 MAY 2026 8:05AM by PIB Delhi Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth visited Trivandrum Military Station under Southern Command of Indian Army on May 08, 2026 and reviewed the operational preparedness and ongoing developmental projects. During the visit, the Raksha Rajya Mantri interacted with troops and gained firsthand insight into the operational preparedness and welfare measures being implemented at the station. He was briefed on key operational, administrative and infrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing combat readiness and strengthening institutional capabilities. Shri Sanjay Seth appreciated the professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment displayed by all ranks serving at the station. He commended the formation for maintaining high standards of operational readiness while simultaneously ensuring the welfare and well-being of Armed Forces personnel and their families. The RRM reaffirmed the Government’s continued emphasis on strengthening defence capabilities through modernization, infrastructure development and sustained welfare initiatives for Armed Forces personnel, in line with the national vision of building a future-ready and technologically enabled Indian Army. ***** VK/Ruchi (Release ID: 2259249) <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth visited Trivandrum Military Station under Southern Command of Indian Army on May 08, 2026 and reviewed the operational preparedness and ongoing developmental projects.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image001DRS0.jpg" style="height:343px; width:569px" /></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">During the visit, the Raksha Rajya Mantri interacted with troops and gained firsthand insight into the operational preparedness and welfare measures being implemented at the station. He was briefed on key operational, administrative and infrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing combat readiness and strengthening institutional capabilities.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image002MQ8O.jpg" style="height:319px; width:567px" /></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Shri Sanjay Seth appreciated the professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment displayed by all ranks serving at the station. He commended the formation for maintaining high standards of operational readiness while simultaneously ensuring the welfare and well-being of Armed Forces personnel and their families.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The RRM reaffirmed the Government’s continued emphasis on strengthening defence capabilities through modernization, infrastructure development and sustained welfare initiatives for Armed Forces personnel, in line with the national vision of building a future-ready and technologically enabled Indian Army.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:center">*****</p> <p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>VK/Ruchi</strong></span></span></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); 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