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The Indian Army, in collaboration with the state governments of Assam and Manipur, inaugurated Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 at Laipuli in Tinsukia district, Assam. The initiative is a Military–Civil Integration Exercise designed to build cooperation, cohesion, and mutual understanding among various stakeholder

Aim & Objectives

• Enhance synergy between the armed forces, government departments, and civil institutions.
• Develop a unified and coordinated approach to address the region’s complex challenges.
• Improve preparedness through refined SOPs, effective communication channels, and practical rehearsals.
• Strengthen the bond of trust between local communities and institutions.
• Promote nation-building, development, and national integration.

Participation

The inaugural session saw participation from:

• Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
• State administration, Police, and Intelligence Agencies.
• NDRF, SDRF, BRO, GREF, Medical officials, and Railways.
• Educational institutions and security teams from OIL India, IOCL, Coal India, along with local media representatives.

Key Features

• Location & Duration: Conducted in Assam and a parallel 10-day exercise in Manipur (20–30 August 2025).
• Thematic Focus in Manipur: Disaster management, healthcare, education, public works, forest initiatives, narcotics control, irrigation, road safety, employment in armed forces, sports promotion, police–Army–paramilitary coordination, and infrastructure development under Operation Sadbhavna.

Significance

• Provides a platform for collaboration between civil authorities and the military.
• Enhances regional security preparedness while addressing developmental needs.
• Encourages community participation in governance and security-related initiatives.
• Contributes towards integrated development and inclusive nation-building in the Northeast.