**Executive Summary**
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), flagged in the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan Expedition at the National War Memorial, New Delhi on February 25, 2026. The expedition, led by the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery, aimed to promote national significance, strategic outreach, and the RanBhoomi Darshan initiative, highlighting historically significant battlefields and border regions. The expedition was flagged off on February 3, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Expedition Overview:**
* The Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan Expedition was flagged in at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
* The expedition was led by the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery.
* The expedition's purpose was to promote national significance and strategic outreach.
* The expedition aimed to bring national attention to historically significant battlefields and border regions.
* **Expedition Route and Details:**
* Flagged off on February 3, 2026, from Dwarka in Gujarat.
* Covered 3,400 kilometers across Gujarat and Rajasthan.
* Traversed key battlefields and forward areas, including the Rann of Kutch and the Thar Desert.
* Route included Dwarka, Bhuj, Rann of Kutch, Munabao, Gadra, Longewala, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ambala, and New Delhi.
* Showcased enhanced connectivity and improved infrastructure in remote border areas.
* **Participants and Activities:**
* Comprised a 35-member contingent of Gunners from the Regiment of Artillery, along with personnel from the Indian Navy and the Border Security Force.
* Aligned with the national vision of border outreach and national integration.
* Paid homage at war memorials and historic battle sites.
* Engaged with Veer Naris, Viranganas, veterans, NCC cadets, students, and border area residents.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery**
* **Impact**: Led and organized the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan Expedition.
* **Action Required**: None explicitly mentioned.
**Stakeholder: Indian Navy and Border Security Force Personnel**
* **Impact**: Participated in the 35-member contingent.
* **Action Required**: None explicitly mentioned.
**Stakeholder: Border Area Residents, Students, NCC Cadets**
* **Impact**: Engaged with the expedition as part of the outreach initiative.
* **Action Required**: None explicitly mentioned.
**Stakeholder: Nation**
* **Impact**: The initiative aimed to preserve India’s rich heritage while inspiring present and future generations. The expedition also served as a powerful outreach initiative.
* **Action Required**: None explicitly mentioned.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan Expedition: An expedition to promote India's heritage and bring national attention to historically significant battlefields and border regions.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry associated with the event.
Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery: The unit that led the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan Expedition.
New Delhi: Location where the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan Expedition culminated at the National War Memorial.
Ministry of Defence
GENERAL UPENDRA DWIVEDI, CHIEF OF THE
ARMY STAFF FLAGS IN BHARAT RANBHOOMI
DARSHAN EXPEDITION
Posted On: 25 FEB 2026 4:41PM by PIB Delhi
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), flagged in the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan
Expedition at the National War Memorial, New Delhi today, in the presence of distinguished civil and
defence dignitaries. The expedition was led by Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery. Flagging in the
expedition, the COAS lauded the initiative for its national significance and strategic outreach value. He
emphasised that such endeavours preserve India’s rich heritage while inspiring present and future
generations to uphold the highest ideals of service to the nation. The expedition also promoted the
RanBhoomi Darshan initiative, bringing national attention to historically significant battlefields and
border regions that form the bedrock of India’s security narrative.
Flagged off on 03 February 2026 from the coastal city of Dwarka in Gujarat, the 3,400-kilometre SUV
expedition traversed key battlefields and forward areas across Gujarat and Rajasthan, including the Rann
of Kutch and the Thar Desert, before culminating at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The route
included Dwarka, Bhuj, Rann of Kutch, Munabao, Gadra, Longewala, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ambala and
New Delhi. The expedition travelled along border roads and tracks, showcasing enhanced connectivity in
remote border areas, highlighting the improved infrastructure that supports operational readiness and
civilian access alike.
The 35-member contingent comprised Gunners from the Regiment of Artillery, along with personnel from
the Indian Navy and the Border Security Force. The expedition was aligned with the national vision of
border outreach and national integration. Throughout the journey, the team paid homage at prominent war
memorials and historic battle sites along the Western Front, honouring India’s Bravehearts who made the
supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. The expedition also served as a powerful outreach initiative,
engaging with Veer Naris, Viranganas, veterans, NCC cadets, students and residents of border areas. The
warmth and respect extended by civil authorities and local communities at every halt underscored the deep
bond between the forces and the citizens they safeguard.
The successful culmination of the first Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan Expedition stands as a testament to the
Armed Forces’ enduring commitment to honour the past, engage the present and inspire the future -
linking India’s heroic sacrifices with its aspirations for a secure, united and resilient tomorrow.****
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