Pune: Military Civil Fusion Exercise “Sanjha Shakti” Conducted at Khadki Military Station
Pune: Military Civil Fusion Exercise “Sanjha Shakti” Conducted at Khadki Military Station
Pune, January 10, 2026: A joint Military Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise, “Sanjha Shakti”, was successfully conducted from 08 to 09 January 2026 at the Diggi Range, Khadki Military Station, under the aegis of MG & G Area, Southern Command. Exercise highlighted seamless coordination and joint preparedness among civil and military agencies to address complex security challenges and emergency situations.
The exercise witnessed active participation from the Indian Army and 16 key civilian agencies like Maharashtra Police, Force One and Fire Fighting Departments where more than 350 personnel, excluding army, participated in the said exercise.
It focused on enhancing interoperability, rapid response, and coordinated action in evolving emergency and security scenarios.
Realistic situations were simulated to test standard operating procedures, communication mechanisms, and decision-making at various operational levels. Appreciating the Indian Army’s endeavour, all participating agencies overwhelmingly reaffirmed their commitment towards ensuring public safety, swift crisis management, and civil–military synergy..
Lt Gen DS Kushwah, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, MG & G Area, while addressing the gathering, emphasised the Indian Army’s effective role in flood relief operations, key aspects of rear area security, and ongoing welfare initiatives for veterans and Veer Naris.
He highlighted the strong synergy between the Indian Army and all organs of the State is the need of the hour to safeguard the hinterland, providing humanitarian assistance during natural disasters, and ensuring holistic support for veterans and their families.
Such joint exercises play a vital role in refining operational synergy and preparedness to effectively respond to emerging security challenges.
