LEADERSHIP, SELF-BELIEF & ARMY CAREERS - LT GEN CHANDPURIA ENGAGES PIMS JALANDHAR
Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Jalandhar, hosted an enriching and inspiring Lecture-cum-Awareness Session by Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, AVSM, VSM, a highly decorated senior officer of the Indian Army. The engagement offered students and faculty a rare opportunity to learn from the real-life leadership experiences of a serving military leader.
Rajat Kumar
Dec 11, 2025 09:12
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Jalandhar, December 11, 2025: Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Jalandhar, hosted an enriching and inspiring Lecture-cum-Awareness Session by Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, AVSM, VSM, a highly decorated senior officer of the Indian Army. The engagement offered students and faculty a rare opportunity to learn from the real-life leadership experiences of a serving military leader.
Lt Gen Chandpuria delivered a thought-provoking address on Self-Empowerment, Leadership Excellence, and the Indian Army as a Prestigious and Purpose-Driven Career. Drawing upon powerful anecdotes from his extensive service, he highlighted the timeless values of discipline, dedication, courage, integrity, and purposeful living as the foundational pillars of transformational leadership.
Speaking to medical and paramedical students, the General highlighted the indispensable role of healthcare professionals in the Armed Forces and elaborated on career avenues through the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), including Short Service and Permanent Commission options. He encouraged young MBBS students to cultivate mental resilience, clarity of purpose, and a strong sense of national commitment, emphasising that:
“Self-empowerment begins with self-belief, continuous learning, and an unwavering commitment to serve humanity.”
The session witnessed vibrant student engagement, with aspiring professionals actively seeking guidance on military life, leadership development, career progression, and the Indian Army’s multifaceted contributions to national security and nation-building.
The event was graced by senior military representatives and the leadership of PIMS, including Dr Kanwaljit Singh (Executive Chairman), Dr Rajiv Arora (Director Principal), and other distinguished faculty members, whose presence underscored the institute’s commitment to fostering meaningful learning and exposure for its students.
