Agartala, September 3, 2025:  The Red Shield Gunners inaugurated ‘Ex Samanvay Shakti – Military Civil Fusion Exercise’ at Agartala, bringing together multiple stakeholders including Civil Administration, Police, Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force, academia and other government agencies.

The 10-day capsule, scheduled from 02–11 September 2025, is designed to strengthen synergy and cooperation between the Armed Forces and civil stakeholders. The exercise aims to enhance preparedness and coordination in domains such as internal security, disaster management, infrastructure development, environmental preservation and technological innovation.

This initiative reflects the commitment of the Armed Forces towards  ‘Whole of Nation Approach’ in addressing present and emerging security challenges. By fostering closer collaboration and mutual understanding, the exercise will significantly contribute to building resilience and ensuring national security while promoting sustainable development.

The inauguration witnessed enthusiastic participation and reaffirmed the importance of integrated efforts between the military and civil organisations to address complex challenges of the 21st century.