SHIMLA: Lieutenant General, PVSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC) Devendra Sharma, today presided over the ARTRAC Investiture Ceremony 2026 at Danfe Auditorium, Shimla. During the event training establishments and personnel for their excellent performance were honoured for the Training Year 2025–26.
The GOC-in-C Unit Citation was awarded to Army Air Defence College, Armoured Corps Centre & School, Mechanised Infantry Centre & School and Rashtriya Indian Military College, along with two affiliated units. Awards for financial excellence, digitization and technical innovation were also presented. In addition, 16 individuals received commendation cards for their distinguished service.
While addressing the gathering, the Army Commander spoke about ARTRAC’s ongoing transformation efforts and highlighted the importance of modern technologies in today’s warfare. He emphasized the growing role of drones and shared that over 50,000 personnel have already been trained in drone operations. He also mentioned efforts to develop centres of expertise, introduce online training and examination systems, and promote gender equality and military cooperation.
Congratulating the awardees, Lt Gen. Sharma appreciated their dedication and hard work. He encouraged all personnel to keep learning, adapt to new challenges and adopt new technologies. He said that ARTRAC’s was committed to build a modern and future-ready Indian Army and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
