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Detailed explanation-1: -Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today laid the foundation stone of Thal Sena Bhawan in Delhi Cantt . The new Army headquarters will come up near the Manekshaw Centre and is spread over 39 acres.

Detailed explanation-2: -The new building located opposite Manekshaw centre in Delhi cantonment will be spread over 39 acres and will bring together the offices of the Army headquarters spread across New Delhi inside a single building, thus improving efficiency and streamlining logistical requirements.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are six operating commands and one training command in the army. Each command is led by a Lieutenant General who is the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief. Each command reports directly to the Army Headquarters in New Delhi. The President of India is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Army is divided into six operational commands (field armies) and one training command, each under the command of a Lieutenant General, who has an equal status to the Vice-Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS), working under the control of Army HQ in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-5: -The chief responsibilities of the Indian Army include national security and maintaining unity, protecting India from external and internal threats, maintaining peace and security within Indian borders, and also conducting rescue operations during natural calamities and disasters.