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Sanjay Seth Lauds Joint Military Exercise 'Sanyukta Kavach' in Pune

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the concluding event of the joint military exercise 'Sanyukta Kavach' in Pune. He praised the seamless coordination between the armed forces and various security and relief agencies, calling it a robust whole-of-nation approach. The exercise simulated a chemical attack response, involving the IAF, NDRF, CISF, and civil administration. In a separate event, the Indian Army's Central Command held its first Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow.

Key Points: MoS Defence Praises Joint Military Exercise Sanyukta Kavach

  • Joint military exercise concludes in Pune
  • Focus on CBRN threat preparedness
  • Highlights whole-of-nation security approach
  • Army holds strategic communication conclave
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MoS Sanjay Seth praises joint preparedness of military, security, relief agencies

Union MoS Sanjay Seth praised inter-agency coordination at the Sanyukta Kavach exercise, highlighting India's CBRN warfare preparedness.

"showcased seamless coordination... crucial for CBRN warfare preparedness - Sanjay Seth"

Pune, March 7

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Saturday praised the coordination among various agencies engaged in the security and service of the nation as he attended the concluding event of the week-long Joint Military Exercise 'Sanyukta Kavach' held in Pune, an official said.

"This exercise showcased seamless coordination among various agencies and demonstrated a robust whole-of-nation approach, which is crucial for CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear agents) warfare preparedness," said Seth.

"Our armed forces and the various agencies engaged in the security and service of the nation do not merely handle external security but also perform their duties with complete vigilance in internal crises and disasters. In such situations, the mutual coordination among various agencies is unparalleled," he said in a post on social media.

The minister said exercises like 'Sanyukta Kavach' aid in strengthening an integrated response mechanism to counter emerging threats in VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) battlefields.

"I met with the officers and personnel from the participating agencies, boosting their morale. I listened to their experiences regarding the week-long joint military exercise. Their experiences always inspire me as well," he wrote on X.

The Defence Ministry in a social media post said, "Raksha Rajya Mantri @SethSanjayMP attended the concluding event of Ex SANYUKTA KAVACH as Chief Guest, witnessing a live demonstration and static display showcasing a coordinated response to a simulated chemical attack in an urban environment. Conducted under the aegis of the @IaSouthern."

The exercise brought together IAF, civil administration, CISF, NDRF and NCC officials, academia and industry partners, demonstrating seamless inter-agency synergy and a robust Whole-of-Nation approach towards CBRN warfare preparedness while reinforcing integrated response mechanisms to counter emerging threats in Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) battlefields, said the Ministry in a statement.

In another development, the Indian Army's Central Command conducted its first-ever Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, an official said.

With close to 500 people in attendance, the conclave involved deliberations and panel discussions on strategic communication in the national security architecture.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good to see focus on CBRN threats. After the pandemic, we know how crucial disaster response is. Hope this integrated approach trickles down to state and district levels for better local preparedness. Well done to all involved.
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Rahul R
While the exercise is commendable, I hope the "seamless coordination" seen here translates to real crisis situations. Sometimes there's a gap between演习 and execution. More transparency on the lessons learned would be helpful.
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Aryan P
Jai Hind! Our armed forces and agencies are the best. Seeing IAF, CISF, NDRF all working together is reassuring. This whole-of-nation approach is what makes us strong. Keep up the great work!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see academia and industry partners involved. Modern threats need tech and brainpower, not just boots on the ground. The Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow is also a smart move. Perception matters as much as action.
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Karthik V
VUCA battlefields is the right term. The world is unpredictable. Our forces need to be ready for anything, from a terror attack to a natural disaster or even a chemical hazard. Glad preparedness is getting this level of attention. Salute!

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