The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) held its prestigious Investiture Ceremony in Shimla today, where Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, presented Excellence Awards across multiple categories to honour outstanding contributions within the Indian Army’s training ecosystem.

For exemplary financial planning and adherence to fiscal norms, three premier training establishments were conferred with Financial Excellence Awards: the Military College of Material Management (MCMM), Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), and Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME).
In a bid to acknowledge digital transformation and promote sustainable practices, e-Office Excellence Awards were presented to the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) and MCMM for their efforts in implementing paperless documentation systems.

Highlighting the Army’s thrust on innovation and self-reliance, nine young innovators from leading training institutions received Technical Excellence Awards for their contributions in research and technological advancements. These recognitions reinforce the Indian Army’s pursuit of a future-ready and self-reliant force under the national vision of Viksit Bharat.

Additionally, five on-the-spot commendations were awarded to military and civilian personnel for their exceptional service and dedication.
The awards underscore ARTRAC’s commitment to fostering excellence, innovation, and modernization within the Indian Army.