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Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025

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Recently, Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was inaugurated in Laipuli, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam. This exercise is a collaborative effort between the Indian Army and various state officials from Assam and Manipur to foster efficient cooperation and mutual understanding among diverse stakeholders involved in security and civil administration.

About Exercise Samanvay Shakti

Exercise Samanvay Shakti is a military-civil integration exercise designed to strengthen the cooperation between security forces, government departments, and civil institutions. Its primary goal is to address the complex challenges in the region through a unified, coordinated approach.

The inaugural session of the exercise saw participation from various organizations, including:

  • Indian Army
  • Indian Air Force
  • District Administration
  • Police, Intelligence Agencies
  • National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
  • State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
  • Medical Officials
  • Border Roads Organisation (BRO) & General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF)
  • Railways
  • Security Officials from Oil India, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Coal India
  • Representatives from local media

This wide-ranging participation underlines the collaborative nature of the exercise, involving both military and civilian entities working together.

Objectives of Exercise Samanvay Shakti

  1. Enhance Readiness: The exercise aims to improve the readiness of various stakeholders by focusing on efficient communication channels and refined standard operating procedures (SOPs). These will be tested and practiced through practical drills.
  2. Synergy Between Civil and Military Institutions: The exercise is designed to foster deeper cooperation between the Indian Army, local government authorities, and civil institutions. This partnership aims to improve the handling of regional security challenges.
  3. Strengthening Trust: A significant goal is to build and reinforce trust between the people of Upper Assam and Manipur and the institutions serving them. This cooperation is critical in ensuring both security and development in the region.
  4. Support National Integration and Development: By fostering closer relationships between the military and civilian organizations, the exercise aims to contribute to the nation-building process and reinforce national integration.

Conclusion

Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 is an important initiative that combines military precision with civil administration to address regional challenges in Upper Assam and Manipur. This exercise not only aims to strengthen security preparedness but also to support regional development and reinforce national integration. The involvement of various key agencies, both civil and military, signifies the comprehensive nature of the exercise and its potential to tackle the complex challenges of the region through a coordinated approach.

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