In a remarkable display of technological prowess and operational excellence, the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army emerged victorious in the Inter-Command E-Office and MISO (Military Information Support Operations) Data Updation Competition, securing four winner trophies across five categories.
The achievement underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to automation and technology absorption as part of its “Year of Tech Absorption” initiative, aligning with the broader “Decade of Transformation” (2023–32) roadmap for defence modernization.
The prize distribution ceremony, held on April 7, 2025, was graced by General Upendra Dwivedi, the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), who commended the winners for their exemplary performance. General Dwivedi, who assumed the role of COAS on June 30, 2024, has been a driving force behind the integration of niche technologies in the Indian Army, a focus he championed during his tenure as Vice Chief of Army Staff and as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command. He personally awarded the trophies to the winners, highlighting the significance of digital transformation in enhancing operational efficiency.
Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander of the Jaipur-based Sapta Shakti Command, received the awards alongside other winners from the command. Lt Gen Singh, who took over the reins of Sapta Shakti Command on July 1, 2024, congratulated all ranks for their exceptional performance and initiative. “This success reaffirms our commitment to seamless absorption of new technologies and operational excellence,” he stated, emphasizing the command’s role in advancing the Indian Army’s digital transformation agenda.
The Sapta Shakti Command’s triumph in the competition follows its recent efforts to bolster technological capabilities, including hosting a groundbreaking Drone Warfare Competition at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in March 2025. These initiatives reflect the Indian Army’s broader push towards self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat program, fostering indigenous solutions to meet the challenges of modern warfare.
The event also highlighted the Indian Army’s ongoing efforts to modernize its operations in alignment with the “Year of Reforms” declared by the defence ministry for 2025. As part of the “Decade of Transformation,” the army is focusing on integrating cutting-edge technologies to maintain a strategic edge in diverse terrains, from the Himalayan borders to the deserts of Rajasthan.
The ceremony, marked by a backdrop of the Sapta Shakti Command emblem and the words “Prize Distribution Ceremony,” saw senior officers in their ceremonial uniforms presenting the trophies and certificates to the winners.
This achievement not only showcases the Sapta Shakti Command’s leadership in technological innovation but also sets a benchmark for other commands to follow as the Indian Army continues its journey towards becoming a future-ready force.
