Mhow (Madhya Pradesh): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India’s defence exports have crossed a record Rs 21,000 crore from Rs 2,000 crore a decade ago.
The Defence Minister accompanied by Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the training institutes of the Indian Army in Mhow on a two-day official visit.
The visit included engagements at the Army War College (AWC), Infantry School, and the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE).
Senior officers of the Indian Army were also present during the visit. On Monday, Singh visited Army War College, where he was received by Lieutenant General HS Sahi, Commandant, Army War College. The Commandant briefed Singh about the role and significance of the institution in shaping future military leaders.
Addressing the officers of Mhow Garrison, Singh commended the relentless dedication of the Indian Army towards safeguarding the nation’s borders. He lauded the initiatives undertaken by the Army War College, Infantry School, and MCTE to impart contemporary and relevant training to future military leaders, emphasising the importance of drawing lessons from ongoing global conflicts.
He urged the Armed Forces to stay alert to the evolving geopolitical scenario and remain prepared for any eventuality. Highlighting the critical role of the premier training institutions in Mhow, the Defence Minister praised their efforts in advancing the professional excellence of Indian Army personnel in military strategy and warfare.
He reiterated the government’s vision to make India a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047, with the Armed Forces playing a central role in achieving this goal. During his visit to MCTE, Singh, was briefed by the Officiating Commandant of MCTE on the establishment of the Advanced Incubation and Research Centre and the institution’s collaborative initiatives through various Memorandums of Understanding.
The minister also visited the Infantry Museum, which showcases the history and evolution of the Infantry. Concluding his visit, the Minister toured the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), where he was apprised of its contribution to national sports and briefed on the induction of modern equipment into the Infantry.
