Eastern Command Holds Valedictory Ceremony for Mandarin Language Course for Army Jawans
Bilkul Online
Gandhinagar | 10 Dec 2025
The Eastern Command Headquarters in Kolkata hosted the valedictory ceremony of the Short-Term Intensive Elementary Chinese Language (Mandarin) Course, where 20 Indian Army jawans were awarded course completion certificates. The event highlighted the Army’s growing emphasis on linguistic capability and cultural understanding as part of its broader strategy for effective international engagement.
Dr. Aparna Varma, Director I/c SICSSL, opened the ceremony with a detailed course report, outlining the curriculum structure, training outcomes, and the high level of student participation. She stressed that language proficiency is increasingly vital for military personnel operating in complex global environments shaped by shifting geopolitical realities.
Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, presented the certificates to the participants. In his address, he congratulated the jawans and commended the instructors for their dedication. He underscored the strategic relevance of Mandarin language skills in today’s interconnected world, particularly in enhancing communication and understanding in sensitive cross-border contexts.
The Mandarin course forms part of the Indian Army’s wider initiative to strengthen strategic communication and promote cultural exchange. Improved language skills are expected to boost operational effectiveness, support diplomatic engagements, and contribute to more constructive military-to-military relations with China.
The ceremony concluded on a note of pride and accomplishment, acknowledging the hard work of the trainees and the efforts of the teaching faculty. The successful completion of the program marks another milestone in the Army’s mission to build a cadre of versatile, culturally aware, and strategically capable soldiers.
