Lucknow, 12 May

(HS): STRIVE India, Society for Transformative Research, Integration and

Veterans Empowerment, organised a talk on “OPERATION SINDOOR 2.0: Lessons,

Strategy and Prognosis” at HQ Central Command, Lucknow on Tuesday. The talk was

delivered by Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM (Retd), former Army

Commander, Western Command. Having commanded Western Command during Operation

Sindoor and its aftermath, he provided an authoritative overview of one of

India’s most decisive military responses. Senior serving and retired military

officers, defence analysts, veterans and distinguished guests attended the

event.

In his address, Lt Gen Katiyar stated that

OPERATION SINDOOR was a significant validation of India’s evolving joint

warfare doctrine. He said the seamless synergy between the Indian Army, Indian

Air Force and Indian Navy, enabled through the Integrated Air Command and

Control System, demonstrated that jointness has moved from concept to

operational reality. He highlighted that integrated command and control enabled

real-time threat identification and response across multiple domains. He also

underlined the Indian Army’s crucial role in deterrence, territorial control

and operational readiness throughout the operation.

Lt Gen Katiyar also spoke on India’s recalibrated

deterrence posture, multi-domain operations, intelligence-led warfare and the

importance of political will in enabling swift and effective military action.

Looking ahead, Lt Gen Katiyar stressed the need to internalise the lessons of

OPERATION SINDOOR across the Armed Forces. He said future conflicts would be

shaped by emerging technologies such as drone swarms, electronic warfare, cyber

operations and hypersonic weapons. He emphasised continued technology infusion,

absorption and adaptation within the Armed Forces.

In his closing remarks, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta,

GoC-in-C, Central Command, commended STRIVE India for organising a timely and

meaningful discourse. He said such engagements strengthen professional

reflection within the military and veteran community. He reaffirmed the Indian

Army’s commitment to learning from every operational experience and maintaining

readiness to meet all challenges to national security.

Lt Gen Sengupta

also paid homage to all ranks of the Indian Army who participated in OPERATION

SINDOOR and acknowledged their courage, professionalism and dedication to duty.

The event concluded with an interactive discussion on the lessons of OPERATION

SINDOOR and its implications for India’s future security environment.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi