Lucknow, Aug 23 (UNI) Defence minister Rajnath Singh visited Headquarters of Central Command and 11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre here on Friday.

The visit commenced with the solemn wreath laying ceremony at Smritika, the Central Command War Memorial at Lucknow Cantonment, defence press statement here said.

According to the statement, the Raksha Mantri was given a comprehensive brief by Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command on operational and administrative issues related to the Central Sector.

During his visit to 11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre, he saw the training facilities at the Centre and also witnessed a demonstration on a variety of training activities such as para sliding, rock climbing and martial arts.

He also had a 'Bada Khana' with the troops where he interacted freely with the personnel posted at Lucknow and the recruits at the training centre.

Mr Singh expressed his happiness and confidence in the combat capability and operational readiness of Central Command. He also expressed satisfaction on the efforts being made by the Command to ensure welfare and administration of its soldiers and the veterans, the release added.
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