Indian Army to train civil defence personnel in 12 States, UTs
The Indian Army is partnering with the Home Ministry to train 600 master trainers who will equip 60,000 civil defence volunteers across 12 states and union territories. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize India's civil defence network to address emerging security challenges.
Why it matters
This program reflects a strategic shift toward integrating civil preparedness with military expertise to enhance national security and emergency response capabilities.
Indian Army to train civil defence personnel in 12 States, UTs left Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shakes hands with an Indian Army personnel ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wbnlyy/article71621115.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261023379L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shakes hands with an Indian Army personnel during the launch of Land Warfare Doctrine 2026 on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Edition 2026 of Blue Helmet Odyssey at the Indian Army Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi on Friday. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth also present.(@rajnathsingh X/ANI Photo) 600 master trainers to be trained in first phase; programme aims to equip 60,000 civil defence volunteers across 12 States and Union Territories with emergency response skills New Delhi The Union Home Ministry has decided to build a ‘Civil Defence Network’ with training assistance from the Indian Army.
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