Lt Gen VMB Krishnan Reviews Agniveer Training, Infrastructure at Sikh Regimental Centre
Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, visited the Sikh Regimental Centre on October 15, 2026, to review training standards, administrative arrangements and infrastructure facilities for Agniveers.
According to the information shared from the visit, the Army Commander examined the training programme being used to prepare young recruits for the Indian Army’s evolving operational requirements. The review covered contemporary training methodologies, technical excellence and the broader effort to build soldiers who are ready for future challenges.
Lt Gen Krishnan expressed appreciation for the modern training practices being followed at the Sikh Regimental Centre and noted the progressive infrastructure development undertaken to improve the training environment for Agniveers.
During his interaction with officers and troops, the Eastern Command chief gained an overview of the training activities and administrative arrangements being implemented at the centre. He also commended all ranks for their steadfastness, high morale, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty.
The Army Commander praised the efforts of the training staff and personnel in maintaining high standards of military training and discipline. The visit, in effect, reflected the Indian Army’s continuing focus on modernising its training ecosystem and strengthening infrastructure to meet emerging operational demands.
The Sikh Regimental Centre plays a key role in training recruits for military service, while also instilling the regiment’s values of discipline, courage, teamwork and dedication. Lt Gen Krishnan’s visit underlined the Eastern Command’s emphasis on training excellence, technical proficiency and the development of a capable, motivated and future-ready generation of Indian Army soldiers.
