The High Commission of India in Kenya has congratulated Major Amit Kumar Dalal of the 19 Mechanised Infantry for his outstanding performance at the Senior Joint Command and Staff Course (2025–26) conducted at the Joint Command and Staff College Karen and the National Defence University Kenya.
Maj Dalal achieved the distinction of securing second overall position among 95 officers from 19 countries, reflecting exceptional academic and professional excellence in a highly competitive multinational military environment.
Adding to the achievement, the Indian Army officer was adjudged the Best Student in the Postgraduate Diploma in Defence and Strategic Studies programme and graduated with Distinction from the National Defence University, Kenya.
The accomplishment highlights the high standards of professionalism, military education and leadership demonstrated by Indian Army officers participating in international military training programmes.
The Senior Joint Command and Staff Course is designed to prepare mid-career military officers for higher command and staff responsibilities by providing advanced education in operational art, strategy, joint warfare and defence management.
Maj Dalal’s performance among a diverse group of officers from multiple nations underscores the Indian Army’s reputation for excellence in professional military education and strategic studies.
The High Commission of India praised his achievement, noting that it reflects the competence, dedication and intellectual rigour of Indian military officers on the global stage.
His success further strengthens India’s growing defence engagement with Kenya and other partner nations while showcasing the quality of leadership and strategic thinking cultivated within the Indian Armed Forces.
The achievement serves as a matter of pride for the Indian Army, particularly the 19 Mechanised Infantry, and reinforces India’s longstanding tradition of excellence in international military education and cooperation.
