Southern Command are conducting a major exercise called ‘Hamesha Vijayee’ in the deserts of Rajasthan from 16 to 22 December 2017.
The exercise aims at assessing the strengths and capabilities of the armed forces to strike into enemy territories to ensure the battle-preparation of the army troops.
The Southern Command’s headquarters located in Pune and it is a formation of the Indian Army which is active since 1895.
During World War II, Southern Command was reformed as Southern Army in April 1942. The formation reverted to the title Southern Command in November 1945.