**Summary:**
On August 28, 2025, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated MILMEDICON2025, an international conference on physical and mental trauma in military settings. The conference, organized by the Directorate General of Medical Services (DGMS) Army, was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. MILMEDICON2025 aligns with the Indian Army's Year of Reforms and aims to strengthen international cooperation and enhance trauma care capabilities within military operational settings. The two-day conference focuses on innovations, challenges, and reforms in military medicine globally. Key topics of discussion include advanced combat trauma care, the integration of artificial intelligence in military healthcare, innovative trends in emergency and battlefield medical response, and the role of women in combat and leadership. The conference also commemorates the Centenary of the Military Nursing Service, honoring 100 years of service. MILMEDICON2025 features representatives from over 15 foreign countries participating in panel discussions, poster presentations, and a scientific gallery exhibition. Participants include senior dignitaries from the Indian Armed Forces, international military medical delegations, civilian healthcare experts, and academia.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for national security and defence.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth: The Minister of State for Defence of India.
MILMEDICON2025: International Conference on Physical and Mental Trauma in Military Settings organized by the Directorate General of Medical Services.
DGMS Army: Directorate General of Medical Services (Army).
Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi: A conference center located in New Delhi, India.
Indian Army: The land service branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
Military Nursing Service: A service that is celebrating its Centenary.
Indian Armed Forces: The military forces of the Republic of India.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth Inaugurates
MILMEDICON-2025
Organised by DGMS (Army), the conference focuses
on innovations, challenges and reforms in military
medicine
Posted On: 28 AUG 2025 5:42PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated MILMEDICON-2025: “International Conference on
Physical and Mental Trauma in Military Settings” organized by the Directorate General of Medical Services
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(Army) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 28 August, 2025. In his inaugural address, he emphasised on
India’s commitment to advancing military medicine through global partnerships, cutting-edge research and a
deep respect for the legacy of service. It is a fitting tribute to our warriors and a crucial step towards future-
ready healthcare solutions, he said.
The two-day conference is focusing on innovations, challenges and reforms in military medicine globally. In
alignment with the Indian Army’s Year of Reforms, MILMEDICON-2025 is more than a scientific
gathering’. It is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening international cooperation and enhancing trauma
care capabilities in military operational settings.
In addition, the conference also commemorates a historic milestone: the Centenary of the Military Nursing
Service, honoring 100 years of exceptional service and the unwavering spirit of Nari Shakti in combat medical
care. It will deliberate upon Advanced Combat Trauma Care, Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Military
Healthcare, Innovative Trends in Emergency and Battlefield Medical Response and Women in Combat and
Leadership Roles.
Representatives from over 15 foreign Countries are participating in panel discussions, poster presentations
and scientific gallery exhibition, making MILMEDICON-2025 a truly international platform for strategic
dialogue and medical innovation. Senior dignitaries from the Indian Armed Forces, international military
medical delegations, civilian healthcare experts and academia are also taking part in the deliberations.
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