PRO & Spokesperson, MoD, Jammu Region

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh inaugurated the 2-day National Defence Industries Conclave in Delhi, launching DISC-14, ADITI challenges, and 101 innovation challenges from DPSUs. He stressed building a drone production ecosystem for strategic autonomy and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Raksha Mantri also released five publications: SAMARTHYA 2026, Indian Defence Industry – Going Global, SANKLAN, Enabling Provisions to integrate MSMEs in Defence PSU ecosystem, and AI Maturity Assessment Model. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @PTI_News @NewsIADN @uniindianews @ians_india @ANI

#IndianArmy #WeCare #TigerDivision connected with veterans in #Jammu’s border villages, addressing concerns and reaffirming its enduring commitment. @adgpi @westerncomd_IA @RisingStarCorps @DIAV20 @secyesw @diprjk @ANI

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh today launched the 14th edition of Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC-14) and 4th edition of the #ADITI challenges during the National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi. 107 problem statements, including 82 under #DISC-14 and 25 under ADITI, from the Defence Forces, @IndiaCoastGuard and Defence Space Agency were launched to promote breakthrough innovations in various domains. 101 innovation challenges from #DPSUs were also launched by Raksha Mantri to encourage design-led innovation by #MSMEs and start-ups. These challenges are funded by DPSUs, which will also provide mentorship, testing facilities and opportunities for potential integration into their supply chains to the winning startups. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @ANI

Watch | Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addresses the National Defence Industries Conclave on the theme ‘Advanced Manufacturing Technologies’, highlighting India’s push towards self-reliance in defence production, innovation, and next-gen capabilities. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, visited #Jhangar Battalion on successful conduct of #OPBALLIYAN wherein the alert troops successfully eliminated the infiltration attempt. While reviewing the security situation, operational preparedness and interaction with all ranks, the Army Commander commended them for professionalism and resolute commitment towards ensuring peace and stability in the region. #NationFirst #AlwaysInCombat @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @Whiteknight_IA @ANI

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will address the inaugural session of National Defence Industries Conclave, scheduled to commence on March 19, 2026, at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event will focus on expanding the integration of MSMEs into the national defence production ecosystem and advancing manufacturing technologies, including automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, among others. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC @IndiannavyMedia @ANI

The National Defence Industries Conclave 2026, commencing on 19 March, will feature a series of thematic and interactive sessions, including Domain, @India_iDEX and @DefProdnIndia sessions. To be held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, the event will facilitate direct engagement between policymakers, industry, start-ups and other stakeholders, focusing on key policy initiatives and schemes to promote self-reliance and enhance participation in defence manufacturing. @SpokespersonMoD @ANI

#IndianArmy #StrongAndCapable Ever Vigilant, Ever Ready. GOC @RisingStarCorps reviewed operational preparedness of troops in Bani– Machhedi sector, lauding their battle readiness, high morale and steadfast commitment to mission success under all conditions. @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @westerncomd_IA @diprjk @ANI

The National Defence Industries Conclave, scheduled for March 19-20 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, will serve as a key platform for policymakers, industry, start-ups and academia to exchange ideas. The conclave aims to encourage innovation and collaboration to strengthen India’s journey towards a self-reliant defence sector. @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @minmsme @PIB_India @MIB_India

#𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 | #𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 | #𝗟𝗼𝗖 #𝗚𝗢𝗖, @Whiteknight_IA alongwith #𝗚𝗢𝗖 #𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 visited forward areas of Akhnoor to review 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 along the Line of Control. He interacted with troops deployed on the #𝗟𝗼𝗖 and was briefed on measures undertaken to strengthen 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 and enhance 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. The #𝗚𝗢𝗖 commended all ranks for their 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 and 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to duty. #𝗟𝗼𝗖 - 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 — 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁! @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA @SpokespersonMoD @ANI

The National Defence Industries Conclave will bring together policymakers, innovators, #MSMEs, #startups and academia on 19th-20th March, at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The conclave focuses on promoting collaboration and exploring new opportunities in defence manufacturing, advancing the vision of #AatmanirbharBharat. @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @minmsme @PIB_India @MIB_India

#𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 #𝗢𝗽𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 #𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗣 On 𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, information was received regarding 𝟮𝟯𝟱 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯𝟴 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 stranded at 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 in general area of #𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿, due to 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 and 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Troops of @Whiteknight_IA were immediately mobilised to launch a 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 despite 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 and 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹. Braving 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 and 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄-𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀, rescue teams reached 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 and stranded civilians were provided 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 and 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 restored mobility of stranded vehicles, while passengers from 𝘂𝗻𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 were safely evacuated. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 rendered assistance and 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 to those in need. The operation concluded successfully, with 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 safely escorted to safety. The mission witnessed 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 between 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆, 𝗝&𝗞 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 and 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 (𝗡𝗛𝗜𝗗𝗖𝗟), reaffirming the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆’𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to safeguarding lives in the 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁! @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA @SpokespersonMoD @OfficeOfLGJandK @CM_JnK @diprjk @ANI

#𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 | #𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 | #𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗢𝗳𝗗𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, #𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 pays tribute to 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗸 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵, who was found unconscious while performing 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝘆 on the 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 in 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 on 15 March 2026. Despite 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, the brave soldier could not be revived and made the 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 in the 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝘂𝘁𝘆. His 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 and 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝘂𝘁𝘆 exemplify the 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆. His 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 will continue to inspire generations. @adgpi | @NorthernComd_IA | @SpokespersonMoD | @prodefencejammu | @PRODefLko | @PRODefPrayagraj | @PRODefDehradun | @PRODefPune | @PRODefKohima | @PRO_Vizag | @PRODefRjsthn | #IndianArmy

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh today attended the Final of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup in New Delhi. He called for stronger public-private partnerships to boost India’s sports ecosystem and economy. Highlighting initiatives like Khelo India and Target Olympic Podium Scheme, he said India is poised to build a strong global identity in sports, including Polo, a heritage sport nurtured by the Indian Army in partnership with the Indian Polo Association. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @DefProdnIndia @YASMinistry @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India

#BRO #ProjectSampark #RaisingDay Project Sampark @BROindia celebrated its 51st Raising day on 14 Mar 2026 marking over five decades of dedicated service to the Nation since its raising on 01 Jan 1975. #ProjectSampark besides development of strategic infrastructure and bolstering the operational preparedness in its AoR has also been instrumental in the socio- economic growth of the region. Guided by the Border Roads Organization's motto " Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam ", the occasion highlighted the Project Sampark's unwavering commitment towards National development and service to the country. @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA @ANI

Meet the first woman from Rajasthan to stand twice on Mount Everest, Lt Col Deepika Rathore. Her journey is a story of relentless grit. She has also climbed the highest peaks of three continents - Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa) & Mount Aconcagua (South America). Celebrate the #NariShakti with us on #RakshaSutra and listen to the podcast- The Summit of Grit: A Story of Courage, Endurance & Breaking Barriers. Tap the link and step into a story where the summit bows to sheer will.👇 YouTube: youtu.be/mDxt_uqKc-U?si… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Ja2aO… @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @PIB_India @ANI

#𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 | #𝗢𝗽𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡 | #𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 While operating in the challenging and rugged terrain during prolonged operations in the general area of Poonch, as part of Operation Sheri Kalan, today at about 2.30 pm, Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka slipped and fell on ground and subsequently became unresponsive. He was immediately evacuated to Military Hospital at Potha. Despite determined medical efforts to revive him, the gallant JCO lost his life in the line of duty. #𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 pays solemn tribute to the unwavering courage, steadfast devotion and selfless service of the departed soldier. In this moment of profound grief, we stand firmly with the bereaved family and honour the memory of a warrior who served the nation till his last breath. @adgpi | @NorthernComd_IA | @SpokespersonMoD | @prodefencejammu | @PRODefLko | @PRODefPrayagraj | @PRODefDehradun | @PRODefPune | @PRODefKohima | @PRO_Vizag | @PRODefRjsthn | #IndianArmy

#NorthernCommand conducted a Subedar Majors’ Conclave where deliberations on adapting to challenging operational environment, embracing new technology and troop welfare were carried out. The event highlighted the contribution of #SubedarMajors in achieving #OperationalExcellence alongwith high morale of troops. #NationFirst #AlwaysInCombat @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA @ANI

#IndianArmy #StrongandCapable Ready. Resilient. Mission focused! #SabreWarriors sharpened their battle drills with precision and teamwork, reinforcing combat readiness. @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @westerncomd_IA @RisingStarCorps @ANI

Nari Shakti of a small village of Rajasthan, refused to have a small dream! From joining the Indian Army to standing on top of the world - Lt Col Deepika Rathore has done it all. 🇮🇳 She has conquered Mount Everest not once, but twice, and gone on to scale the highest peaks of three continents - Mount Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, and Aconcagua. But behind these summits lies a story of grit, discipline and the courage to push beyond every limit. 🎙️ The Summit of Grit Listen to her incredible journey this Sunday on #RakshaSutra. Subscribe the #podcast now: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/71XPQQaS1… YouTube: @defenceminind" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@defenceminind… @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @DefProdnIndia @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @PTI_News @uniindianews @NewsIADN @ians_india @ANI