Port Blair, April 25: Lt Gen Ajai Singh, PVSM, AVSM, the 16th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), will be relinquishing command on 30th April 2023, after a distinguished career spanning over four decades. As he prepares to bid farewell, the CINCAN expressed his gratitude to the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM, NM (Retd), and the UT Administration for their support and cooperation during his tenure at the ANC.
In his address to all officers and personnel of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, the CINCAN highlighted the present and emerging security challenges, stressing the importance of synergy between the Quad Services viz. Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard to achieve the desired operational outcomes. Under his leadership, the ANC significantly enhanced its operational preparedness and successfully conducted several major Tri-Services operational exercises, BrahMos missile firings, and joint exercises with friendly foreign Navies. Despite the challenges presented by the vast maritime domain and limited surveillance resources, he commended all ranks for maintaining a high level of operational readiness and vigil across our coast.
The General Officer played a vital role in developing a healthy relationship with civil administration and the people of the Islands. He emphasized the importance of accelerating ongoing infrastructure works at Port Blair and other outlying stations at Shibpur, Car Nicobar, Kamorta, and Campbell Bay. Additionally, he gave highest priority for the enhancement of the Andaman and Nicobar Command's capability to respond to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) situations. He also highlighted the importance of efficient Medical Evacuation (Med Evac) measures to swiftly transport critically ill or injured individuals to medical facilities, especially from remote locations. His unwavering commitment to improving the Command's readiness in these areas has greatly benefited the people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Marking the formal culmination of his illustrious command, the CINCAN inspected the Joint Forces Guard of Honour on 25th April 2023 at INS Utkrosh, followed by a homage ceremony at the historical ‘Sankalp Smarak'.
All officers and other ranks of ANC express their gratitude for his indomitable leadership and unwavering dedication towards enhancing efficiency in all spheres during his tenure and wish him success in all future endeavours.