Army chief releases Times Group book on glory of Central Command – Times of India

LUCKNOW: Army Chief General Manoj Pande released a book ‘Savdhaan: A chronicle of Central Command’ in Delhi on Thursday.
The book, authored by Lt Gen Vivek Kashyap, chief of staff Central Command, and Vikram D Souza documents the proud heritage and defining transitions which have shaped the evolution of Central Command, also known as Surya Command. The book has been designed and produced by Times of India Group.
General Pande complimented the Central Command for the excellent compilation with deep research and a creative presentation.
Lt Gen Yogendra Dimri, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command, described the chronicle as a tribute to the gallant warriors of the Surya Command, past and present, who have contributed to its glory and current stature as a deeply revered and professional fighting force.
The book highlights the unique status of Central Command in the Indian Army, its role and growing importance over the past 60 years.
Since its raising in May 1963, the operational responsibilities of the command have grown significantly. Surya Command ensures continuous vigil on the Line of Actual Control in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and encompasses an area of responsibility spanning across eight states.