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{{short description|Indian military training organization}} | {{short description|Indian military training organization}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=January | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2022}} | ||
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{{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
| name | | name = Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune | ||
| image | | image = | ||
| image_size | | image_size = 150px | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| caption | | caption = Erstwhile logo of MILIT : 52nd lab of DRDO, now a Tri-services Armed Forces Training Institute (AFTI) | ||
| motto | | motto = | ||
| mottoeng | | mottoeng = Victory Through Technology | ||
| established | | established = 1952 as the Institute of Armament Studies in [[College of Military Engineering]] (CME) | ||
| closed | | closed = | ||
| type | | type = Armed Forces [[Engineering]] Training Institute | ||
| affiliation | | affiliation = SPPU Pune | ||
| endowment | | endowment = | ||
| budget | | budget = | ||
| rector | | rector = | ||
| principal | | principal = | ||
| dean | | dean = | ||
| director | | director = | ||
| head_label | | head_label = Commandant | ||
| head | | head = [[Air Vice Marshal]] V Rajasekhar | ||
| academic_staff | | academic_staff = | ||
| administrative_staff = | | administrative_staff = | ||
| students | | students = | ||
| undergrad | | undergrad = | ||
| postgrad | | postgrad = | ||
| doctoral | | doctoral = | ||
| other | | other = | ||
| city | | city = [[Pune]] | ||
| state | | state = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| coor | | coor = {{Coord|18|25|27|N|73|45|32|E|type:edu|display=inline,title}} | ||
| campus | | campus = | ||
| former_names | | former_names = Institute's of Armament Studies (1952–1967)<br />Institute of Armament Technology (1967–2006)<br />Defence Institute of Advance Technology (DU) (2006–2012) <br />MILIT (19 Jan 2012–present)<br /> | ||
| free_label | | free_label = | ||
| free | | free = | ||
| website = {{URL|https://www.ids.nic.in/milit.php}} | |||
| website | | logo = | ||
| logo | | footnotes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Military Institute of Technology (MILIT),''' [[Pune]] is a tri-services training institution of the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India]]. It trains selected officers of the three services of [[Indian Armed Forces]] and officers from friendly foreign countries for command and staff appointments. It conducts the | '''Military Institute of Technology (MILIT),''' [[Pune]] is a tri-services training institution of the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India]]. It trains selected officers of the three services of [[Indian Armed Forces]] and officers from friendly foreign countries for command and staff appointments. It conducts the '''Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC)''' for the [[Indian Army]], [[Indian Airforce]] and [[Indian Navy]] Officers. The institute has a faculty of senior officers from all three services and scientists who provide specialized training on technologies, military warfare, procurement procedures and operational logistics to the student officers. The course trains officers to handle senior commands and staff appointments in the future. On successful completion of the course the officers are awarded with a degree of '''M.Sc in Military Technology''' from [[Pune University]]. Officers in the service bracket of 9 to 14 years attend this course. Most officers attending this course are of the rank of [[Major]] or [[Lt Col]] and equivalent. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The forerunner of MILIT was the Institute of Armament Studies established within the campus of [[College of Military Engineering]] (CME), Dapodi, Pune in 1952. The Institute then only conducted the Technical Staff Officers' Course for the Army. In the ensuing years, several courses were added to the institute's curriculum based on the needs of the three Services, [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]], DGQA, DAQA and Defence PSUs etc. | |||
In 1967, the institute was renamed as "Institute of Armament Technology" (IAT), which moved into the picturesque location of Girinagar, on the Southern Bank of [[Khadakwasla Dam|Khadakwasla Lake]]; its present location. The institute is spread over {{cvt|496|acre}} in scenic beautiful location, overlooking the lake waters, in [[Sahyadri|Sahyadri hills]]. From the relatively narrow scope of Armament Studies alone in the fifties, the role of the institute was considerably enlarged by the Defence R&D Council in 1964 and further in 1981. | |||
To have an | On the basis of accreditation by the [[All India Council of Technical Education]] (AICTE), [[Pune University]] recognised eight courses for the award of [[Master of Engineering|ME]] degree in 1982. The institute acquired the status of a Deemed University in 1999. It became autonomous w.e.f. 1 April 2006 and was rechristened as Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT),<ref>{{cite web |last1=DIAT |website=www.diat.ac.in}}</ref> a Deemed to be University (DU). | ||
The major | |||
To have an institute completely dedicated to the needs of the three Services, a case was initiated to bifurcate MILIT from DIAT (DU), and the same was achieved on 19 Jan 2012. | |||
The major milestones leading to final formation of MILIT are given subsequently. | |||
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| 1982 || Six courses recognized for award of ME Degrees by University of Pune | | 1982 || Six courses recognized for award of ME Degrees by University of Pune | ||
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| 1989 || Two new M Tech courses added | | 1989 || Two new M.Tech courses added | ||
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| 1996 || Institute of Armament Technology registered as a society | | 1996 || Institute of Armament Technology registered as a society | ||
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| 2006 || Granted autonomous status by Govt of India on 01 Apr and rechristened as DIAT (DU) | | 2006 || Granted autonomous status by Govt of India on 01 Apr and rechristened as DIAT (DU) | ||
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! style="background:brown;color:white;border-bottom:1.5px solid black" |Milestones | ! style="background:brown;color:white;border-bottom:1.5px solid black" |Milestones | ||
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|colspan="3"| '''Formation of MILIT''' | | colspan="3" | '''Formation of MILIT''' | ||
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| 17 Aug 2010 || In principle approval by RM for formation of MILIT (designated as MILIT Foundation Day) at Girinagar, Pune | | 17 Aug 2010 || In principle approval by [[Minister of Defence (India)|RM]] for formation of MILIT (designated as MILIT Foundation Day) at Girinagar, Pune | ||
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| Nov 2010 || Dr Salwan Committee constituted and recommendations made on the bifurcation of MILIT from DIAT (DU) | | Nov 2010 || Dr Salwan Committee constituted and recommendations made on the bifurcation of MILIT from DIAT (DU) | ||
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| 19 Jan 2012 || MILIT established as 52nd Lab of DRDO with PE of DRDO and Implementation Committee constituted under chairmanship of Lt Gen Anoop Malhotra, CC R&D(RM) | | 19 Jan 2012 || MILIT established as 52nd Lab of DRDO with PE of DRDO and Implementation Committee constituted under chairmanship of Lt Gen Anoop Malhotra, CC R&D(RM) | ||
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| 06 Feb 2012 || MILIT formally inaugurated in a military ceremony by Lt Gen AK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, GOC-in-C, Southern Command | | 06 Feb 2012 || MILIT formally inaugurated in a military ceremony by Lt Gen AK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, GOC-in-C, [[Southern Command (India)|Southern Command]] | ||
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| Mar 2012 || Actionable instructions issued by Implementation Committee and transfer of assets commenced | | Mar 2012 || Actionable instructions issued by Implementation Committee and transfer of assets commenced | ||
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| 18 May 2018 || Formation sign of MILIT was inaugurated by [[Lieutenant General]] Satish Dua, [[PVSM]], [[UYSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]], Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC). | | 18 May 2018 || Formation sign of MILIT was inaugurated by [[Lieutenant General]] Satish Dua, [[PVSM]], [[UYSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]], Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC). | ||
<br /> "The formation sign has three elements. At the base is a nib highlighting the significance of knowledge and the fact that | <br /> "The formation sign has three elements. At the base is a nib highlighting the significance of knowledge and the fact that 'Pen can sometimes be mightier than the sword', the interlocked three rings in service colours representing the synergy of the three Services, a gear representing technology reiterating our motto of "Victory through Technology" and flames that symbolise the zeal and zest (or even the fire in our belly) to work towards victory in all endeavours. The maroon background further accentuates jointness." | ||
The formation sign was designed by Mrs Radhika Rajeev Jadhav w/o Maj JB Desai (TSOC-43). | The formation sign was designed by Mrs Radhika Rajeev Jadhav w/o Maj JB Desai (TSOC-43). | ||
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| 01 Feb 2021 || [[Maj Gen]] Hari Singh, [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] took over as Commandant, MILIT, Pune | | 01 Feb 2021 || [[Maj Gen]] Hari Singh, [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] took over as Commandant, MILIT, Pune | ||
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|01 Jan 2022 | |||
|[[Air vice marshal (India)|Air Vice Marshal]] V Rajasekhar took over as Commandant, MILIT, Pune<ref>{{cite tweet |author=PRO Defence Pune |user=PRODefPune |number=1476839852079398916 |date=31 December 2021 |title=Air Vice Mshl Rajasekhar, an AE(L) Offr and alumnus of IIT Bombay took over reins of MILIT from Maj Gen Hari Singh, VSM on 31 Dec 21. He has tenanted various key appts in Air HQ, AF Trg Command, AFTC, Steered major Comn projects of IAF and associated with maint of Mirage-2000. https://t.co/IHFKAqeU4h |language=en |access-date=5 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510230949/https://twitter.com/prodefpune/status/1476839852079398916 |archive-date=10 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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[[File:Vivek Rajhans.jpg |thumb|AVM Vivek Rajhans, VSM (Retd), Ex-Commandant (02 Jul 2018 – 31 Jan 2021), MILIT, Pune]] | |||
== Campus == | |||
The institute is located on Pune-Sinhagad-Panshet road on the Southern Bank of Khadakwasla Lake at Girinagar | The institute is located on Pune-Sinhagad-Panshet road on the Southern Bank of Khadakwasla Lake at Girinagar. There is an all-weather road between NDA and MILIT. | ||
The campus is spread over 496 acres, divided into Technical Complex and Residential Complex. | The campus is spread over 496 acres, divided into Technical Complex and Residential Complex. | ||
* The Technical Complex is spread over 100 acres and houses the Academic Block, Administrative Headquarters, 51 Laboratories, library, etc. of DIAT (DU) and MILIT, Pune. | * The Technical Complex is spread over 100 acres and houses the Academic Block, Administrative Headquarters, 51 Laboratories, library, etc. of DIAT (DU) and MILIT, Pune. | ||
* Residential Complex is spread over 396 acres and has accommodation for 200 staff and student officers with the ancillaries like Officers' Mess, Officers' Institute, JCOs' Mess, MI Room, Sports Complex, CSD Canteen, Helipad, | * Residential Complex is spread over 396 acres and has accommodation for 200 staff and student officers with the ancillaries like Officers' Mess, Officers' Institute, JCOs' Mess, MI Room, Sports Complex, CSD Canteen, Helipad, a market with a bank, Post Office, Gas Agency etc. [[Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan|Kendriya Vidyalaya]] and MILIT Tiny Tots Primary School are also located in the campus. | ||
== Courses == | |||
In order to meet the specific and futuristic training requirements of Armed Forces, DIAT (DU) was bifurcated to form Military Institute of Training (MILIT), Pune. MILIT is mandated to conduct 23 courses of varying durations from three days to 48 weeks for the Officers of the three services. | In order to meet the specific and futuristic training requirements of Armed Forces, DIAT (DU) was bifurcated to form Military Institute of Training (MILIT), Pune. MILIT is mandated to conduct 23 courses of varying durations from three days to 48 weeks for the Officers of the three services. | ||
* First Technical Staff Course was conducted in 1953–54, later the name of the course was changed to Technical Staff Officer's Course (TSOC) | * First Technical Staff Course was conducted in 1953–54, later the name of the course was changed to Technical Staff Officer's Course (TSOC) | ||
* TSOC-01 was conducted in Yr 1975–76. | * TSOC-01 was conducted in Yr 1975–76. | ||
* On 1 July 2018, TSOC-44 course was redesignated Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC-01). The DSTSC-01 is the pioneer course of all Arms and Interservices mid-seniority bracket of Officers whose non-tech and tech phase commenced from 4 June 2018 and 2 July 2018 respectively | * On 1 July 2018, TSOC-44 course was redesignated Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC-01). The DSTSC-01 is the pioneer course of all Arms and Interservices mid-seniority bracket of Officers whose non-tech and tech phase commenced from 4 June 2018 and 2 July 2018 respectively. | ||
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== Events == | |||
To commemorate its 10th Raising Day, MILIT conducted a seminar on 'Space Security: National Security Challenges and Strategic Implications' on January 19, 2022. The proceedings were held online due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic|pandemic restrictions]], and witnessed around 400 online participants. The speakers and delegates included Air Marshal B R Krishna, [[Chief of Integrated Defence Staff|Chief of Integrated Defence]] to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, Dr V R Lalithambika, Distinguished Scientist and Director, Directorate of Human Space Programme [[Indian Space Research Organisation|ISRO]], Lt Gen Anil K Bhatt (retd), [[Director general|Director General]], [[Indian Space Association]], Air Vice Marshal D V Khot, Director General, [[Defence Space Agency]], Major General Dhruv C Katoch (retd), Additional Director at [[Centre for Land Warfare Studies]] and Group Captain Ajey Lele (retd), Senior Fellow, [[Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses|Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-20 |title=Pune: Seminar on space security held to mark Raising Day at MILIT |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-seminar-on-space-security-held-to-mark-raising-day-at-milit-7733193/ |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
A delegation of six [[Sri Lanka|Sri Lankan]] [[Sri Lanka Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] officers were on a three-day visit to India as part of the 9th Army to Army Staff talks. As a part of their visit, they visited MILIT on February 11, 2022 to interact with the Commandant and faculty of the institute.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-14 |title=India, Sri Lanka conclude 9th Army to Army Staff Talks in Pune |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/india-sri-lanka-conclude-9th-army-to-army-staff-talks-in-pune-101644859223265.html |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> The delegation discussed various training methodologies and technical studies undertaken, and they concluded the visit by meeting the Sri Lankan students in the institute. | |||
On March 1, 2022, [[Air marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] Shashiker Choudhary, [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]], ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, [[Maintenance Command]] visited MILIT to deliver a talk on 'Fleet Sustenance: Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Air Force'. They discussed the need for engagement with academia, local industries and start-ups to promote development of home-grown solutions. The importance of self-reliance and 'Atmanirbharta' was highlighted, citing the ongoing geopolitical crisis as a major reasoning.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-02 |title=IAF's Maintenance Commander stresses engagement with academia, start-ups |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/iafs-maintenance-commander-stresses-engagement-with-academia-start-ups-7796944/ |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-maj-gen-hari-singh-is-the-new-commandant-of-military-institute-of-technology/ | https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-maj-gen-hari-singh-is-the-new-commandant-of-military-institute-of-technology/ | ||
{{DRDO Laboratories}} | {{DRDO Laboratories}} | ||