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Hans India
02-08-2025
- General
- Hans India
Lt Gen V Sreehari Assumes Command of Dakshin Bharat Area
Secunderabad: The Indian Army is reaffirming its commitment to strong leadership in protecting national integrity and maintaining operational readiness in the southern region. In this context, Lieutenant General V. Sreehari, AVSM, SC, SM, has taken over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Dakshin Bharat Area, which includes Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep. A distinguished alumnus of Sainik School Amaravati Nagar, the National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla, and the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, Lt Gen Sreehari was commissioned into the 16 Sikh Light Infantry on June 13, 1987. In August 1992, he joined the elite Parachute Regiment and subsequently commanded the Para Special Forces Battalion during Operation RAKSHAK. He has led various units in challenging environments, including the Siachen Glacier, a Strike Corps Infantry Brigade, and a Mountain Division in the Northeast. In addition to his operational roles, Lt Gen Sreehari served in a United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo and held important instructional positions at the Junior Leaders Wing in Belgaum and the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington. Throughout his career, Lt Gen Sreehari has occupied high-level staff positions, including Director General of Recruiting, Director General of Manpower Planning and Personnel Services at the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army), Major General of General Staff at Eastern Command, and Deputy Inspector General of Personnel at the Directorate General of Assam Rifles. He earned a Master of Science in Defence Studies from Madras University, a Master's in Management Studies from Osmania University, and a Master of Philosophy from Madras University. Lt Gen Sreehari's exceptional service has been recognized with the Shaurya Chakra (1998), Sena Medal (2021), and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2023), as well as commendation cards from the Chiefs of Integrated Staff Committee and Army Staff. Hailing from Wandoor, Malappuram, Kerala, he is the son of the late Petty Officer M. Velayudhan Nair and Sulochana Nair. His wife, Uma Sreehari, is a homemaker from Muvattupuzha, and their daughter is professionally based in Puducherry.
News18
31-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Lt Gen V Sreehari is new GOC, Dakshin Bharat Area
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Chennai, Jul 31 (PTI) Lieutenant General V Sreehari has taken over as the new General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, an official release here said on Thursday. The Dakshin Bharat Area is the Indian Army formation covering peninsular India–Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and the two UTs of Puducherry and Lakshadweep. The General Officer is the son of late Petty Officer M Velayudhan Nair and Sulochana Nair of Naduvath, Wandoor, Malappuram, Kerala, the release said. He is an alumnus of Sainik School Amaravati Nagar, National Defence Academy Khadakvasla and the Indian Military Academy Dehradun. He was commissioned into the new raising 16 Sikh Light Infantry Battalion in 1987 and subsequently converted to the Para Regiment in Aug 1992. He has experience of serving in the Northern, Eastern and Southern parts of the country as well as in a UN Mission abroad. He commanded a Para Special Forces Battalion in Operation Rakshak, Base Camp at Siachen Glacier, an Infantry Brigade in a Strike Corps and a Mountain Division in the North East, the release stated. Sreehari had served as an instructor at the Junior Leaders Wing, Belgaum & Directing Staff & Senior Instructor at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He holds a master's degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University, Masters in Management Studies from Osmania University and M Phil from Madras University. He was awarded with Shaurya Chakra in 1998 while serving with 31 Rashtriya Rifles (Commando), Sena Medal (Distinguished Services) in 2021 for command of his division and an Ati Visisht Seva Medal in 2023. He is also a recipient of the Chief of Integrated Staff Committee Commendation Card in 2009 and the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card in 2013. PTI JSP SA (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 20:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Lieutenant General V. Sreehari to take charge as GOC, Dakshin Bharat Area from August 1
Lieutenant General V. Sreehari will assume charge as the General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, Indian Army, from Friday (August 1, 2025). The formation covers Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep. Hailing from Malappuram, Kerala, he is an alumnus of Sainik School Amaravati Nagar, NDA Khadakvasla, and IMA Dehradun. He was commissioned into the 16 Sikh Light Infantry on June 13, 1987. He served in the many parts of the country and an United Nations Mission abroad. He commanded a Para Special Forces Battalion in Operation Rakshak, Base Camp at Siachen Glacier, and a Mountain Division in the northeast. He was awarded the Shaurya Chakra in 1998 while serving with the 31 Rashtriya Rifles (Commando), the Sena Medal (Distinguished Services) in 2021, and an Ati Vishist Seva Medal in 2023.
Economic Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
IIT-IIM degrees, Goldman Sachs job. Left everything to know more about security guards. Who is Abhishek Kumar, co-founder of MyGate?
Abhishek Kumar holds degrees from the presitigious IIT-Kapur and IIM Ahmedabad. (Pic credits- LinkedIn) At a time when most would chase promotions and perks in glass towers, Abhishek Kumar did the unthinkable. An IIT Kanpur graduate with an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and then a Vice President at Goldman Sachs, he quit his high-profile job to shadow security guards in gated societies. Not for a documentary, not as a social experiment—but to build something that would redefine urban community living in India. That idea became journey began at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, one of India's most prestigious schools. He then went on to pursue a from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, followed by an MBA from IIM- Ahmedabad. Armed with a world-class education, he entered the finance world and spent six years at Goldman Sachs, eventually rising to the position of Vice President. But the boardroom didn't satiate his long-term purpose. Abhishek's drastic shift wasn't impulsive—it was sparked by a vision shared by Vijay Arisetty, an alumnus of NDA and ISB. In 2016, Arisetty foresaw the rise of smart community living and the pressing need for secure, connected, and digitized residential societies. Alongside him were Abhishek Kumar and Shreyans Daga, an IIT Guwahati and ISB alumnus. In one of his LinkedIn posts, he wrote that 9 years back, he was shadowing the security guards for several weeks to gain more insights for their app. He decided to step into the shoes again and did a full 12 hours shift of a guard from 8 am to 8 pm for a day. The trio—each from a vastly different background—came together to co-found Bengaluru-based app, MyGate, a community management app that today handles over 720,000 requests every minute and has processed more than 6 billion entries across India. Its mission? To enhance daily living with security, convenience, and some startup founders skim user data for insights, Abhishek went boots-on-the-ground. He spent months observing and speaking with security guards, understanding the operational gaps. What began as a digital gatekeeping solution quickly expanded into an ecosystem, helping residents discover local services, purchase property, and even file society tickets, of which over 6 million have been resolved through the platform. According to Tracxn, Vijay Arisetty, together with Daga and Kumar, the trio built MyGate into a Rs 1,670 crore powerhouse, transforming how Indians experience community Arisetty's journey began in the Indian Air Force, where he served as a decorated helicopter pilot and was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his heroic efforts during the 2004 tsunami. A career-ending sports injury led him to pivot from military service to the corporate world. He earned an MBA from ISB Hyderabad and later became Vice President at Goldman Sachs. Yet, despite the success, Vijay felt a void—driven by a desire for deeper purpose beyond the corporate grind. ( Originally published on Jul 13, 2025 )
India.com
16-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet IIT, IIM alumni, who quit high paying job to start working as security guard due to…, his name is…
While most graduates from IIT and IIM chase high-paying jobs in top corporations, Abhishek Kumar chose a different path. He quit a well-established corporate job and took up work as a security guard but not out of compulsion, but by choice. Harsh Goenka's Post On Abhishek Kumar Recently, businessman Harsh Goenka shared Abhishek's story on social media platform X. Abhishek is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad. He was working as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment firm. But in 2016, he left that position not to switch jobs, but to work on building his own startup. Why Abhishek Kumar Quit His Job? In 2016, Abhishek met Vijay Arisetty, a Shaurya Chakra awardee and former Indian Air Force pilot, who is also an alumnus of NDA and ISB. Vijay believed that India's urban spaces had vast potential for secure and smart community living. Vijay convinced Abhishek that there was huge demand for digital tools in residential society for security and delivery management. The vision was further supported by Shreyans Daga, an alumnus of IIT Guwahati and ISB. Together, the trio co-founded MyGate, combining their expertise and experiences. Story Of MyGate In 2016, Abhishek co-founded MyGate, a security and community management app. Today, MyGate is used in over 25,000 housing societies across India and serves more than 4 million users. But the journey wasn't easy. Before developing the app, Abhishek wore a guard's uniform and worked 14-hour shifts, just like any regular security guard. On a LinkedIn post, Abhishek explained how he observed the routines of security guards, taking note of their challenges. He learned that guards receive dozens of calls daily, manage visitor records, and still face complaints from residents. Through this experience, he realized the core problems weren't just technological, but also involved trust, design, and usability. MyGate is a security and community management app that has become highly popular across India's housing societies. It offers services like digital check-ins, visitor tracking, and delivery management, enhancing secure and smart living experiences.
