In his New Year message, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the ongoing Operation Sindoor, highlighting the Army’s decisive actions against adversarial threats and its commitment to national progress and disaster response. He called for public support towards achieving the goal of a Developed India by 2047, stressing the importance of trust and cooperation from citizens. The Army’s modernization efforts are focused on self-reliance, jointness, and innovation, with 2026 designated as the Year of Networking and Data Centricity to enhance operational effectiveness. This strategic transformation illustrates the Indian Army’s commitment to future readiness and resilience in the face of evolving challenges.