**Executive Summary**
The "Sanjha Shakti" joint Military Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise was successfully conducted at Khadki Military Station from January 8-9, 2026. The exercise, organized under the aegis of MG & G Area, Southern Command, involved the Indian Army, 16 civilian agencies, and over 350 personnel. The goal was to enhance coordination and preparedness for security challenges and emergency situations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Exercise Overview:**
* "Sanjha Shakti" was a joint Military Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise.
* Dates: January 8-9, 2026.
* Location: Diggi Range, Khadki Military Station.
* Organized by: MG & G Area, Southern Command.
* **Objectives:**
* Highlighted seamless coordination between civil and military agencies.
* Focused on joint preparedness for complex security challenges and emergencies.
* Aimed to enhance interoperability, rapid response, and coordinated action.
* Simulated realistic situations to test standard operating procedures and communication mechanisms.
* Reinforced commitment to public safety, crisis management, and civil-military synergy.
* **Participants:**
* Indian Army.
* 16 civilian agencies, including Maharashtra Police, Force One, and Fire Fighting Departments.
* More than 350 personnel (excluding Army personnel).
* **Key Emphases:**
* Indian Army's role in flood relief, rear area security, and welfare initiatives for veterans.
* Strong synergy between the Indian Army and other state organs for safeguarding the hinterland.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Army:**
* **Impact:** Reaffirmed their commitment to public safety and civil-military synergy, strengthened operational preparedness.
* **Action Required:** Continue refining operational synergy and preparedness through joint exercises.
**Civilian Agencies (Maharashtra Police, Force One, Fire Fighting Departments, etc.):**
* **Impact:** Enhanced coordination and preparedness for security challenges and emergency situations.
* **Action Required:** Integrate lessons learned from the exercise into standard operating procedures.
**Veterans and Veer Naris:**
* **Impact:** Emphasized welfare initiatives, holistic support
* **Action Required:** Be available for ongoing welfare initiatives for veterans and Veer Naris.
**Citizens:**
* **Impact:** Ensuring public safety, swift crisis management.
* **Action Required:** No actions needed.
Key Entities Referenced
Military Civil Fusion Exercise “Sanjha Shakti”: A joint military exercise involving coordination between civil and military agencies to address security challenges and emergency situations.
Indian Army: A participant in the Military Civil Fusion exercise.
Maharashtra Police: Participated in the Military Civil Fusion Exercise.
Ministry of Defence: The Government ministry that issued this press release for the Military Civil Fusion exercise.
Khadki Military Station: Location of the Military Civil Fusion Exercise “Sanjha Shakti”
Ministry of Defence
Military Civil Fusion Exercise “Sanjha Shakti”
Conducted at Khadki Military Station
प्रव तथ: 09 JAN 2026 6:49PM by PIB Mumbai
Pune : 9 January 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. The 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 including Maharashtra Police, Force One and Fire Fighting Departments,
wherein more than 350 personnel, excluding Army personnel, participated in the
exercise.The exercise 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 strengthened 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 that strong synergy between the Indian Army and all organs of the
State is the need of the hour to safeguard the hinterland, provide humanitarian
assistance during natural disasters, and ensure 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.PIB Pune | Ankush Chavan / Priti Malandkar
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