Lieutenant General VPS Kaushik and NHRC Chairman Discuss Human Rights Collaboration
Lieutenant General VPS Kaushik, the Adjutant General of the Indian Army, held a meeting with Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on September 26, 2025. The discussion focused on important issues related to the advancement and protection of human rights.
In their talks, the two leaders explored ways to enhance collaboration between the Indian Army and the NHRC in protecting human rights, particularly in sensitive and operational settings. Lt Gen Kaushik emphasized the Army’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of human dignity and humanitarian values while carrying out its constitutional duties.
In a significant development, the Adjutant General presented the first issue of the Indian Army’s Human Rights Bulletin to the NHRC Chairman. This publication underscores the Army’s ongoing efforts to integrate human rights awareness into training, operations, and community engagement, mirroring an ethos that respects both national defense and individual rights.
Accompanying Lt Gen Kaushik was Major General Anand Saxena, Additional Director General of Human Rights, who provided insights into the current initiatives and cooperative measures the Indian Army is taking to uphold human rights in its operational areas.
This meeting underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to being a professional, people-focused force that remains dedicated to constitutional principles, the rule of law, and the protection of fundamental rights.
