Qualified in high altitude warfare courses, he has commanded the 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry in north Siachen glacier and chushul sector of Eastern Ladakh.

He called upon the Kashmiri society to target OGW network that pollutes the impressionable minds[13] of the youth to sustain terrorism in J&K.

With the challenge for security forces in the Kashmir valley in the form of hybrid terrorism, Lt Gen Pandey cautioned the Kashmiri society to be more vigilant of these ‘part-time’ terrorists.

UT Administration through the Security Review Meeting forums and engaging secretary level functionaries along with grass-root public participation ushered in ‘Tiranga Revolution’.

[15] The Tricolor was dedicated to the people of J&K by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt Governor of J&K in the presence of GOC 15 Corps.

Apart from this, Tricolor was hoisted at Kupwara, Awantipur, Shopian, Gulmarg and various Government offices and school giving a sense of ‘One Nation One Flag’.

In co-operation with Jaipur-based NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS),[19] Artificial Limb fitment and assistance camps[20] were organised for especially abled persons in 15 Corps Zone from 6 to 19 Oct 21.

[21] Lt Gen DP Pandey complimented the NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti for its noble efforts.

On the UT Administration's request, Chinar Corps co-opted IAF to transport the required spare parts from Mumbai.

Lt Gen D P Pandey appreciated the noble step taken by the Indrani Balan Foundation[23] for the people of Baramulla, which led to building of new infrastructure for the Parivaar School[24] to facilitate a conducive learning environment for the specially abled children.

Lt Gen D P Pandey facilitated the introduction of NCC camps[25] in the remote bowls of Machhal, Keran & Gurez sectors.

Under the flagship of Chinar Corps, Kashmir Premiere League 2021[26] was organised that engaged the youth, provided them a pedestal to showcase their talent and promote sports in the Valley.

This wide reaching, multi-phased cricket tournament engaged 10 districts of Kashmir and elicited participation by nearly 3000 youth from 200 different teams.

The tournament shed tremendous insight into the outstanding cricketing skills, excellent sportsmanship and talent among the Kashmiri youth and highlighted the synergy between Civil Administration, JKCA and the Army.