The President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu, visited the Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla on Friday, where she took stock of the Command's activities and discussed ways to enhance the Army's training regimen.
On her arrival, she was received by Kavinder Gupta, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, and Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ARTRAC.
The President was briefed by GOC-in-C on evolution of ARTRAC and its role in providing quality training to Indian Army personnel to enhance operational efficiency, as well as on salient initiatives of the Command.
Elaborating on the novel actions taken by ARTRAC, Lt Gen Sharma brought out the impetus provided towards drone training, steps taken to absorb niche technologies, introduction of the concept of 'Red Teaming' and initiatives towards digitisation and automation in the Indian Army.
Established in October 1991, ARTRAC oversees all training establishments in the Army and is responsible for developing military doctrines and modernising training techniques, including AI and cyber warfare.
The President acknowledged the fact that ARTRAC has an all-encompassing role of designing concepts of warfare, resource development for the Indian Army and widespread engagements with friendly foreign countries and sister services.
It is a critical gear in the path to military success, Atmanirbharta and Viksit Bharat. The ARTRAC, through its 32 premier training establishments, vitalises the domain of professionalism in the Indian Army, which gives it a unique perspective into the art and science of warfighting.
The President also exchanged views with the ARTRAC chief, in the presence of the Governor, on training in the Indian Army in order to make the nation secure and strong. She exhorted ARTRAC to continue to work with fervour to enhance the operational preparedness of the Indian Army and complimented all ranks and civilian employees of the Command for the stellar work being done by them.