It has a history of sorts and adding on to many illustrious chapters of the Command is none other than Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, GOC-in-C SuryaCommand

Great gesture indeed but Madhya Command also known as the Surya Command has many facets!-It has a history of sorts and adding on to many illustrious chapters of the Command is none other than Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, GOC-in-C SuryaCommand-The Army Cdr paid homage to the Bravehearts by laying a wreath at the War Memorial. He also visited 1 Signal Training Centre, 506 Army Base Workshop and Central Ordnance Depot to review the operational, training and administrative aspects. He complimented all the establishments of high standards and exhorted all rks to continue striving for professional excellence in all domains.-About Lt. General Sengupta:-An alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, he was commissioned in Punjab Regiment in June 1987-Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-In-C), Central Command, in Lucknow Cantonment.-On assuming command, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta paid homage at Central Command War Memorial ‘Smritika’, Lucknow, and also reviewed a ceremonial guard of honour.-He conveyed his greetings to all ranks, families and civilian employees of Central Command and expressed his commitment to carry forward the excellent work by his predecessors and ensure operational readiness of Central Command.-An alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, he was commissioned in the Punjab Regiment in June 1987. He is also an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Army War College, Mhow and the National Defence College.-In a military career spanning more than 36 years, he has the distinction of tenanting key command and staff appointments, both in peace and field.-He has been an instructor at National Defence Academy, Directing Staff at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Military Observer in Congo, Brigade Major of an Infantry Brigade, Director Force Structuring at Strategic Planning Directorate, Brigadier Staff Duties at Staff Duties Directorate, Additional Director General, Complaint Advisory Board, in Chief of Army Staff Secretariat and Director General, Strategic Planning.-Lt Gen Sengupta has commanded an Infantry Battalion in Counter Insurgency environment, an Infantry Brigade on the Line of Control, an Infantry Brigade Group in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of United Nations, Counter Insurgency Force ‘Victor’ and the ‘Fire & Fury’ Corps in UT of Ladakh.-He was awarded Yudh Seva Medal after command of the Infantry Brigade on the Line of Control, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal during command of Counter Insurgency Force ‘Victor’ and Uttam Yudh Seva Medal for command of ‘Fire & Fury’ Corps.-He is also a recipient of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee Commendation Card and Mention-in-Despatches.-The Central Command of the Indian Army is one of the seven operational commands of the army. It is based at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.-As we usually do here is a bit of history:-Second World WarCentral Command was first established in 1942 during World War II and then disbanded in 1946. Southern Command was responsible for most of the training activities for the Indian Army until Central Command was formed in April 1942 which took over the responsibility of some of the training areas.-Post 1962 Indo-China war-With its HQ at Lucknow the Command was re-established on 1 May 1963 due to the Sino-Indian War of 1962. Lt Gen K Bahadur Singh was the first Army Commander of the new Central Command. Prior to that date Lucknow had been the headquarters of the Eastern Command.-Humanitarian assistance and flood relief operationsCentral Command undertook humanitarian and Flood Relief Operations at various locations during flash floods including Delhi[6] and Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh).- Structure-Central Command’s Area Of Responsibility (AOR) covers eight states of India: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. 18 Regimental Centres and a large number of logistic and training establishments come under Central Command. The responsibility for the central sector of the Western border with Pakistan also lies with Central Command. Almost half of the 62 cantonments in India lie within the Central Command’s theatre.-There are two Static Area Formations:- Uttar Bharat Area and Madhya Bharat Area. Central Command earlier used to act as strategic reserve but now it is looking after the Uttarakhand sector of Indo-Tibet and Indo-Nepal border. -Indian Army Corps of SignalsIndian Army Corps of Signals is a corps and a combat support arm of the Indian Army, which handles its military communications. It was formed on 15 February 1911 as a separate entity under Lieutenant Colonel S H Powell, and went on to make important contributions to World War I and World War II. The corps celebrated its 100-year anniversary of its raising on 15 February 2010.-HistoryAfter a notification was issued as a Special Army Order dated February 3, 1911, for the organisation of two signal companies, the corps of signals was formed on February 15, 1911, when the 31st and 32nd Divisional Signal Companies, the first Signals units, were raised at Fatehgarh in present-day Uttar Pradesh. Lieutenant Colonel SH Powell, Royal Engineers, was the founder and first head of the Indian Signal Service, which later became the Indian Signal Corps. Until then, the Sappers, which were part of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers that was established in 1777, were in charge of passing battlefield messages. Subsequently, the 33rd and 34th Divisional Signal Companies were raised at Ahmednagar, along with the nucleus of the 41st Wireless Squadron at Roorkee on March 1, 1911.After India gained its independence in 1947, Brigadier CHI Acehurst became the first head of the Corps of Signals, after the 1965 and 1971 wars, the corps underwent important expansions. The corps formally received its regimental colours on 20 February 1965 and on 15 February 1981.-In the mid-1980s, a dedicated organisation to test communication systems was formed, which is now known as the Army Centre for Electromagnetics (ACE). The Indian Army became the first agency to use digital technology for both switching and transmission.- Training and technologyThe Corps of Signals marching contingents passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day Parade 2016-Mobile Base Transceiver Station of the Corps of Signals-Transportable Satellite Terminal of the Corps of Signals-Corps of Signals Centenary postage stamp issued in 2011-The Corps works closely with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to develop command and control software, notably the Samyukta Electronic Warfare System, a mobile integrated electronic warfare system, developed along with Bharat Electronics Limited.-The Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow is a premiere training institute of the Corps of Signals. Its war museum is situated at Jabalpur, where 1 Signals Training Centre is based.-I Signal Training center too has a significant amount of history:-HQ 1 Signal Training Centre is a premier institute. The institute is located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and it offers Diploma courses including After 10th programs. These programs are offered in Full-Time mode and are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Candidates can pursue education in multiple courses like After 10th Diploma in the stream of Engineering. HQ 1 Signal Training Centre provides students with the benefit of the knowledge and skills acquired by its trained and experienced faculty in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology. The institute offers courses which the AICTE approved. Most importantly, these courses with 2000 seats are provided at affordable fees, which increases accessibility and allows students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in their chosen field. HQ 1 Signal Training Centre also offers good infrastructure.Jabalpur Cantonment is one the largest and important Cantonments of India which is spread in a beautifully developed vast and green area measuring about 4614.08 acres and population of 72,257 as per 2011 Census. It comprises Civil areas, Army formations and establishments like HQ Madhya Bharat Area, JAK Rifles Regimental Centre, Grenadiers Regimental Centre, 1 Signal Training Centre, College of Material Management, Central Ordnance Depot, 506 Army Base Workshop, Military Hospital, HQ Chief Engineer Jabalpur Zone , Military Dairy Farm and HQ Recruiting Zone. Besides it, civil organizations under Ministry of Defence Cantonment Board , Defence Estates Officer Jabalpur Circle, Controller of Defence Accounts &. Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training is also situated in Jabalpur Cantt. Cantonment is located near the Railway Station and is well connected with prominent establishments and residential localities of the city. NH-12, 12 A and 7 join it with other cities / states. Jabalpur is the headquarter of West Central Railways and is well connected with mail and super-fast trains from Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Kolkata, Patna, Lucknow, Chennai, Bangalore, Nagpur, Kota, Jaipur, Jammu & Hyderabad. It is connected by air to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad by Air India, SpiceJet and Indigo airlines. Cantonment Boards are statutorily constituted local bodies, under Ministry of Defence, comprising elected representatives, ex-officio and nominated members. Jabalpur Cantonment is a Class-I Cantonment in which the Board consists of President, Chief Executive Officer, eight elected members including the Vice president, 03 nominated members, 02 ex-officio members i.e. Garrison Engineer and SEMO and one nominated member of the District Magistrate. The CEO is a senior officer from the Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’ (Central Civil Services), who also acts as the Member-Secretary of the Board. The Station Commander of the Cantonment is the Ex-officio President of the Cantonment Board who presides over the meetings of the Board. The GOC-in-Chief, of the Army Command concerned, acts as the local Govt. for the Cantonment Boards situated within his Command. The administration of the Cantonment Boards is supervised by the Defence Estates Organization. The Principal Director, Defence Estates (PDDE) , a senior officer of the Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India, rank is posted at the Headquarters of each Army Command. The PDDE, apart from being advisor to the GOC-in-C, controls and directs the functioning of the Cantonment Boards. He reports to the Director General, Defence Estates (DGDE), New Delhi. An officer of the Secretary to the Govt. of India rank who supervises and directs the administration of 62 Cantonment Boards and DEO (Defence Estate Officer) circles located across India.The present President of Cantonment Board is Brig. Dinesh Kumar Janghu,while Shri Abhimanyu Singh, IDES is the Chief Executive Officer of Jabalpur Cantt Board.This indeed is a big Command of the Indian Army! Everything it is capable of doing has been listed above!