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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India – The Indian Army’s Training Command (ARTRAC), a key strategic hub for military doctrine and training, wrapped up its 35th Raising Day celebrations on Wednesday. This event highlighted ARTRAC’s vital work in boosting military preparedness and building strong ties with local communities.
ARTRAC kicked off on October 1, 1991, in Mhow as a dedicated central body to handle all training needs and shape ideas for modern warfare. It shifted to Shimla on March 31, 1993, and has grown its influence ever since. Today, ARTRAC keeps a close watch on 34 top-tier training centers across India, ensuring they deliver world-class programs. It also offers expert guidance on army doctrines and challenges operational plans from an opponent’s viewpoint to sharpen strategies.
Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of ARTRAC, spoke to troops and civilian staff during the event. He praised everyone’s hard work and commitment, stressing how ARTRAC’s efforts line up perfectly with the Indian Army’s Decade of Transformation and Year of Technology Absorption drives.
Sharma pointed out some big wins: ARTRAC aims to weave in 34 cutting-edge technologies into its training by 2030. This year alone, it has already skilled up more than 18,000 soldiers, with plans to train another 12,000 next year. The command is ramping up drone training too, pushing the goal of putting “drones as eagles on the arm of every soldier.”
In a smart move, ARTRAC updated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Training Directive to every four years instead of two, for better long-term focus. The first quadrennial directive for 2025-29 rolled out on April 1.
To embrace new tech, ARTRAC inked deals with top spots like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for joint research and fresh ideas. It also rolled out “Red Teaming” – a tool to spot flaws by thinking like the enemy – and now shares this know-how with the Navy and Air Force.
This year brought the first Tri-Services Seminar, called RanSamwaad 2025, held in August at the Army War College in Mhow. Army, navy, and air force folks teamed up to discuss next-gen warfare and India’s strategic needs.
ARTRAC also launched a new Strategic Fusion and Convergence Capsule for mid-level army leaders. It drew in officers from higher command courses, plus experts from government ministries, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), think tanks, universities, and industry. This setup gave everyone a full view of a “whole-of-nation” strategy.
For updating officer education, ARTRAC debuted Project Eklavya in November 2024 – an advanced online platform tailored for specific military roles.
Wrapping up, Lt Gen Sharma reaffirmed ARTRAC’s drive for excellence, keeping the Indian Army ready for tomorrow through joint efforts, self-reliance (Atmanirbharta), and innovation. These steps support India’s big goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
The celebrations included Lt Gen Sharma handing out GOC-in-C ARTRAC Commendations to 18 standout performers. Three training centers snagged the GOC-in-C Sports Banner and Financial Excellence Award. Plus, the 24th issue of ARTRAC’s yearly journal, Pinnacle – focused on today’s and future battles – hit the shelves.
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