COAS General Upendra Dwivedi and Former Military Chiefs Lead Green Initiative with Tree Plantation at 10th Chiefs’ Conclave

NEW DELHI, February 27, 2026 — Demonstrating a unified commitment to environmental sustainability alongside national security, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, accompanied by a distinguished group of former Chiefs and Honorary Chiefs, participated in a symbolic tree plantation ceremony on the sidelines of the ongoing 10th Chiefs’ Conclave in the national capital.

This high-profile green initiative was held in alignment with the Government of India’s visionary #EkPedMaaKeNaam campaign, highlighting the military leadership’s dedication to ecological stewardship and sustainable growth. By planting these saplings, the top brass underscored the shared responsibility of the armed forces to nurture a resilient and greener future for the next generation.

Each tree planted during the ceremony serves as a living testament to the unity of the Indian Army’s leadership, symbolizing a peaceful and sustainable path forward while reinforcing the bond between national defense and environmental preservation.