Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, February 11: The Indian Army in collaboration with Military Engineering Services (MES), IIT Kanpur, and leading national and international experts, hosted a seminar at Bhopal Military Station on "Transforming the Indian Army with New Construction Technologies, Green Energy, and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure".
Major General S K Shrivastava, Chief of Staff, Sudarshan Chakra Corps, emphasized the urgent need for the Indian armed forces to incorporate cutting-edge technologies that enable mission readiness and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
The event was part of an ongoing initiative stemming from a Memorandum of Understanding signed between CWE Jhansi and IIT Kanpur on April 22, 2023, aimed at making military stations carbon-neutral. This was the second seminar in the series, with the first held at Jhansi Military Station on World Earth Day 2024.
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The seminar also featured virtual participation from 50 military stations, thereby expanding its influence across various defense institutions.
The seminar brought together leading experts from IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, IISD, CDRI, TERI, BMTPC, CROPC, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, SPG, Startup India, and prominent industry leaders. These organizations are at the forefront of infrastructure innovation, providing valuable insights to advance the development of military infrastructure.
The International Secretary of the event and a senior officer, Ishwer Datt, IDSE, said:
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Looking ahead, the findings from this seminar will inform and guide future policies and drive strategies for building sustainable, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient military infrastructure. The Indian Army remains committed to its mission of embracing technological advancements that improve both military effectiveness and environmental accountability.
The seminar was organized under the supervision of the Chief Engineer of the Bhopal Zone and was attended by senior military officials, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders. Progression Global played a significant role in facilitating expert participation and industry partnerships, ensuring that the discussions led to significant outcomes for modernizing military infrastructure.
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