Indian Army has initiated a landmark collaboration with state officials of Assam & Manipur to foster efficient cooperation, cohesion and mutual understanding. Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was inaugurated today at Laipuli, in Tinsukia district of Assam. This Military-Civil Integration Exercise aims at fostering synergy between security forces, government departments and civil institutions to address the region’s complex challenges through a unified and coordinated approach.
The inaugural session witnessed participation from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, District Administration, Police, Intelligence Agencies, NDRF, SDRF, Medical Officials, BRO & GREF, Railways, educational institutions and security officials from OIL India, IOCL and Coal India alongwith representatives of the local media.
A similar exercise is being undertaken in Manipur from 20-30 August, which included aspects of Disaster management, Healthcare, Education, Public Works Development, Forest Department initiatives, Narcotics, Irrigation, Road Safety, Employment opportunities in Armed forces, Sports, Coordination amongst the state police, Army and paramilitary forces along with the Infrastructure development through Operation Sadbhavna.
The 10 days exercise aims to take concrete steps towards achieving an improved state of readiness, supported by unhindered channels of communication and refined standard operating procedures through practical rehearsals. Most importantly, Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 seeks to further strengthen the bond of trust between the people of upper Assam & Manipur and the institutions that serve them, thereby contributing towards preparedness for security challenges, development towards nation building, and reinforcing national integration.