Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi Inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ Research Cell at IIT Madras

📰 IN NEWS – AGNISHODH: Indian Army’s Research Cell at IIT Madras

✅ Why in News?

Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, inaugurated ‘Agnishodh’, a new Indian Army Research Cell at IIT Madras, aimed at transforming academic innovations into defence-ready technologies.

🧠 Key Highlights:

• Agnishodh aligns with the Indian Army’s “Five Pillars of Transformation”, promoting self-reliance under the vision:
  “Swadeshikaran Se Sashaktikaran” (Empowerment through Indigenisation).
• The centre will collaborate with:
  • IIT Madras Research Park
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC)
  • Pravartak Technologies Foundation
• Focus Areas:
  • Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Quantum Computing
  • Wireless Communication
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Will also upskill military personnel in these emerging domains.

⚔️ Army Chief’s Address at OTA Chennai:

• Stressed on:
  • Integrated response to Grey Zone Warfare
  • Future wars: blend of soldiers and smart technologies
  • Operation Sindoor:
    • Landmark tri-service mission
    • Demonstrated precision, coordination, and rapid deterrence
    • Forced Pakistan to seek ceasefire within 88 hours
• Honoured 4 veteran officers with Veteran Achievers Awards.
  
  Updated: August 5, 2025 | 8:49 AM
  Source: NewsOnAir