The two-day ‘Know Your Territorial Army’ (KYTA) Seminar and Territorial Army 2.0 (TA 2.0) Symposium concluded here on Friday with discussions on harnessing India’s talent pool, technology-driven transformation of the force and environmental sustainability.
The concluding day’s proceedings at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium were attended by Chief Guest Lt Gen Gambhir Singh, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, Chief of Staff, Eastern Command, along with Maj Gen Sujeet Shivaji Patil, AVSM, VSM, senior Army officers, eminent personalities, civilians, school students and NCC cadets.
The programme featured two panel discussions, a keynote address, exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), release of the Territorial Army Song and felicitation of distinguished personalities.
The first panel discussion, themed ‘Unlocking India’s National Talent Pool’, was moderated by Brig Amit Pandey, NM, Brigadier Infantry (Territorial Army).
Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), former Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Information Systems & Coordination), delivered the keynote address on ‘Vision/Crystal Gazing on the Future of TA’. He outlined a technology-enabled path for the future evolution of the Territorial Army.
The second panel discussion focused on ‘Eco Conservation & Sustainability’ , was moderated by Col Prakash Tiwari (Retd), Member, Expert Appraisal Committee — Infra-1 & CRZ, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Defence commentator and strategic analyst Nitin A. Gokhale addressed the symposium on the futuristic evolution of the Territorial Army.
The event also witnessed the formal exchange of MoUs between Additional Director General, Territorial Army, Maj Gen Sujeet Shivaji Patil and representatives of seven partner institutions. The official Territorial Army Song was also released.
During the felicitation ceremony, Lt Gen Gambhir Singh honoured Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor.
The programme concluded with an address by Maj Gen Sujeet Shivaji Patil and the valedictory address by Lt Gen Gambhir Singh.
The KYTA exhibition stalls and cultural programme remained open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm, drawing civilians, school students and NCC cadets. Visitors also witnessed performances by Territorial Army cultural troupes.The symposium highlighted the Territorial Army’s evolving role in national service and its potential to leverage India’s human capital, technology and expertise in emerging areas.
