In his speech, the army chief also appealed the cadets to keep abreast with new technology to counter the contemporary challenges.
General Sharma will be conferred upon the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army.
Army Chief General MM Naravane's visit to Jammu and Kashmir comes at a time when there has been a slew of selective killing of minorities in the Valley.
"'China here to stay.' Where? On our land," Rahul Gandhi said on Twitter, tagging a report on General Naravane's statement on the PLA build-up.
Indian and Chinese militaries have been on a standoff in several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh for nearly 17 months.
"We're hopeful of having the 13th round of talks in the second week of October," Army chief Naravane said on Ladakh standoff.
The meeting was held after the Taliban on Tuesday unveiled a hardline interim government with at least 14 members of the Cabinet, including acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, being listed on the UN Security Council's terrorism blacklist.
Earlier, Gen Naravane inspected the Guard of Honour provided by the Grenadier Guards on Horse Guards’ Parade Square as part of his welcome by the British Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accompanied by the Army chief, will begin a two-day visit to Ladakh from Sunday to carry out a comprehensive review of India's operational readiness amid a stalemate with China on the next stage of disengagement at several friction points in eastern Ladakh
Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said that onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility.
Army Chief General MM Naravane visited Kashmir on Wednesday to review the prevailing security situation in the union territory as the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) completed 100 days.
Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane would be in Srinagar on a two-day visit starting Wednesday to review the situation on ground along the border and the counter-terrorist operations in the valley.
Gen Naravane asserted that the Indian Army is currently holding onto all important areas in the high-altitude region and it has adequate personnel in the form of "reserves" to respond to any contingencies.
General MM Naravane apprised PM Modi that Army is opening up its hospitals for civilans wherever possible. He also added that citizens can approach their nearest army hospitals.
The Army Chief also said that the forces deployed at Line of Control are giving a befitting reply to Pakistan's Ceasefire violations.
Talking about increasing security challenges at the Line of Actual Control, the Chief of Army Staff said a need was felt about "rebalancing" of troops along the northern borders, adding "that is what we have put in place now."
The Chief of Army staff said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement for disengagement and de-escalation based on an approach of mutual and equal security.
The Army chief undertook an on-the-spot inspection of the state of the habitat of troops on the forward line of defences at Rechin La. He appreciated the efforts made by the formation to make troops comfortable along the LAC.
Indian Army chief General M M Naravane on Sunday met top Saudi generals and discussed issues of common interest and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation during his historic visit to the Gulf Kingdom.
Army Chief General MM Naravane on November 28 said terrorism continues to be a serious threat along country's western borders, and terrorists from Pakistan have been making "desperate attempts" to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir to disrupt the local body elections.
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