Page 12 - 7 Signal Evalution Journey

-----------------------------------

BUILDING FOUNDATIONS

---------------------------

INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICITS

The battalion’s activation faced delays due to inadequate facilities. Initial
inspections revealed shortages of office space, barracks, and technical
workshops.
Impact on morale and operational readiness, with personnel juggling training
and administrative duties in cramped conditions.

Leadership Steps in Commandant Vinay Kumar Tiwari:
Appointed in 2024, Shri Tiwari’s leadership became the
27 May 2024 catalyst for change. His early assessments highlighted urgent

infrastructure needs. His continuous persistence and effort
causes allotment of one 180 men barrack.

31 May 2024 Mess Establishment: A combined mess for ORs/SOs
ended reliance on GC-KKT, fostering unit identity.

From Chaos to Order
May–June As personnel numbers grew, the unit faced mounting

2024 challenges:
Powerless Nights: Frequent outages with no backup.
Continuous fluctuation and frequent breakdown of power
line hampered the day-to-day functioning of the unit and

uncooperative behaviour of GC-KKT personnel,
symbolizing bureaucratic resistance.
Habitation Crisis: Jawans endured windowless, fan less
barracks and unusable bathrooms.

Barrack Allocation: After relentless advocacy of
commandant 7 signal bn 180 men barrack became the
9 June 2024 battalion’s official office.

12