The training will start from September 20

A joint military training will start between Indian Army and Nepali Army from September 20

The 15th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint military training 'Exercise Surya Kiran' is commencing from September 20 at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.

During this exercise, an Infantry Battalion from Indian Army and an equivalent strength from Nepali Army would be sharing their experiences gained during the conduct of various counter-insurgency operations over a prolonged period in their respective countries.

As part of the exercise, both the Armies would familiarise themselves with each other’s weapons, equipment, tactics, techniques, and procedures of operating in a counter-insurgency environment in mountainous terrain.

Also, there would be a series of expert academic discussions on various subjects such as Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, High Altitude Warfare, Jungle Warfare, etc.

The joint military training would culminate with a gruelling 48-hour exercise to validate the performance of both armies in counter-insurgency operations. The exercise is part of an initiative to develop interoperability and sharing expertise between the two nations.

This joint military training will go a long way in improving bilateral relations and also will be a major step towards further strengthening the traditional friendship between the two nations. The last edition of 'Exercise Surya Kiran' was conducted in Nepal in 2019.