Lieutenant General Shrinjay Pratap Singh, AVSM, YSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Army Training Command (ARTRAC), met Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta at Lok Bhawan in Shimla on October 15, 2026. The interaction brought together the senior Army commander and the state’s constitutional head for a discussion centered on cooperation and public welfare.
According to the report, the meeting was aimed at strengthening civil-military cooperation and supporting initiatives for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. The discussion also covered the idea of Civil-Military Fusion, with emphasis on sustained coordination between the Indian Army and the civil administration in areas of shared concern.
Governor Kavinder Gupta, as quoted in the report, acknowledged the Indian Army’s role in national security, nation-building and public service. He also reiterated support for efforts that encourage civil-military cooperation and assist former military personnel and their families.
The interaction was presented as part of the continuing partnership between the armed forces and the state administration, especially on matters related to veterans and institutional coordination. The report did not indicate any policy announcement or formal agreement emerging from the meeting.
ARTRAC, which is headquartered in Shimla, is the Army Training Command of the Indian Army and is associated with training doctrine, professional military education and readiness. In his role as GOC-in-C, Lt Gen Shrinjay Pratap Singh oversees the command’s work related to training standards and preparedness for evolving security requirements.
The report frames the visit as a routine but significant engagement between the military and civil leadership in Himachal Pradesh. Its focus remained on cooperation, veterans’ welfare and the broader relationship between the Army and the state government.
