Ahmedabad : In a significant step towards strengthening Military-Civil Fusion (MCF), the Indian Army in collaboration with various civil organisations, paramilitary forces, security forces and academia, organised Exercise Suraksha Samnvay 2025 in Gandhinagar from 22 September to 27 September 2025. The events witnessed active participation from the Indian Army, Indian Coast Guard, Indian Railways, CRPF, BSF, CISF, NDRF, SDRF, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), National Forensic Science University (NFSU), Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad, Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration & NCC, showcasing the collective strength of civil and military organisations working together for national preparedness.
Key highlights of exercise are as follows:-
Indian Army : Firstly, the participants were oriented with the organisational structure of Indian Army, roles and contribution in nation-building. A lecture on ‘Operation Sindoor’ was also delivered to the participants, highlighting precision strike on strategic targets by Indian Armed Forces to achieve national objectives while retaining control of the escalatory matrix.
Indian Coast Guard : Indian Coast Guard educated the audience with its role, tasks, capabilities and contribution towards nation building. The importance of coastal security mechanisms, maritime surveillance, and inter-agency cooperation during emergencies were highlighted by representatives of ICG.
Indian Railways Representatives of Indian Railways led by Divisional Commercial Manager, Ahmedabad Division highlighted its critical role in strategic mobility, rapid troop deployment, and logistic support during operational requirements.
Cyber Security Specialists Cyber Security Specialist from National Forensic Science University (NFSU) delivered a lecture on Cyber Warfare highlighting digital resilience, cyber threat mitigation and safeguarding national information infrastructure through civil–military collaboration.
National Disaster Response Force NDRF Delivered an impactful lecture on disaster management, community resilience, and synergy between armed forces and civil response agencies during natural and man-made emergencies.
Defence Manufacturers Displayed indigenous innovations, cutting-edge systems and collaborative projects with the Armed Forces underlining India’s drive towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence production.
Civil participants including students, industry professionals and representatives from civil administration visited Army camp at Gandhinagar where they interacted with soldiers gained insights into military life and got glimpses of selected weapons and equipment of Indian Army. It gave participants a first-hand understanding of Army capabilities. The participants got an opportunity to carryout rock climbing, slithering and firing practice inside Army camp in Gandhinagar. These activities were aimed at fostering camaraderie, leadership skills, and trust between the Armed Forces and civilians.
These events reinforced the importance of Military-Civil fusion, blending operational readiness with civilian expertise and industrial innovation. By combining presentations, lectures, camp visits, and adventure activities, the functions provided an immersive platform for collaboration, awareness, and inspiration. Such engagements not only strengthen national security preparedness but also build bonds of trust and mutual respect between the Armed Forces and society at large.