Military Institute of Technology

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Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune
Former names
Institute of Armament Studies (1952–1967)
Institute of Armament Technology (1967–2006)
Defence Institute of Advance Technology (DU) (2006–2012)
Motto in English
Victory Through Technology
TypeArmed Forces Engineering Training Institute
Established1952 as the Institute of Armament Studies in College of Military Engineering (CME)
AffiliationSPPU Pune
Commandant Rear Admiral Nelson D'Souza, NM
Location, ,
India

18°25′27″N73°45′32″E / 18.42417°N 73.75889°E / 18.42417; 73.75889
Website www.ids.nic.in/milit.php

The Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) is a tri-services training institution of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India. Located at Pune, it trains selected officers of the three services of Indian Armed Forces and officers from friendly foreign countries for command and staff appointments. It conducts the Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) for officers Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Airforce. The institute has a faculty of senior officers from all three services and scientists who provide specialized training on technologies, military warfare, procurement procedures and operational logistics to the student officers. The course trains officers to handle senior commands and staff appointments in the future. On successful completion of the course the officers are awarded with a degree of M.Sc in Military Technology from Pune University. Officers in the service bracket of 9 to 14 years attend this course. Most officers attending this course are of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Major and equivalent.

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History

The forerunner of MILIT was the Institute of Armament Studies established within the campus of College of Military Engineering (CME), Dapodi, Pune in 1952. The Institute then only conducted the Technical Staff Officers' Course for the Army. In the ensuing years, several courses were added to the institute's curriculum based on the needs of the three Services, Defence Research and Development Organisation, DGQA, DAQA and Defence PSUs etc.

In 1967, the institute was renamed Institute of Armament Technology (IAT), and moved into the picturesque location of Girinagar, on the Southern Bank of Khadakwasla Lake; its present location. The institute is spread over 496 acres (201 ha) in scenic beautiful location, overlooking the lake waters, in Sahyadri hills. From the relatively narrow scope of Armament Studies alone in the fifties, the role of the institute was considerably enlarged by the Defence R&D Council in 1964 and further in 1981.

On the basis of accreditation by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Pune University recognised eight courses for the award of ME degree in 1982. The institute acquired the status of a Deemed University in 1999. It became autonomous from 1 April 2006 and was rechristened Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), [1] a Deemed to be University (DU).

To have an institute completely dedicated to the needs of the three Services, a case was initiated to bifurcate MILIT from DIAT (DU), and the same was achieved on 19 Jan 2012. The major milestones leading to final formation of MILIT are given subsequently.

Milestones

PeriodMilestones
IAS and IAT
1952Institute of Armament Studies at CME, Dapodi, Pune Campus
1953–54First Technical Staff Course was conducted at Institute of Armament Studies
1964Re-designated as Institute of Armament Technology
1967IAT shifted to Girinagar, Pune
1975–76TSC – 22 was redesignated Technical Staff Officer's Course – 01
1982Six courses recognized for award of ME Degrees by University of Pune
1989Two new M.Tech courses added
1996Institute of Armament Technology registered as a society
1998Eight PG courses accredited by AICTE/UGC
1999Deemed University status given by AICTE/UGC
2004Renamed as Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, DIAT (DU) admitted first batch of PG students in June
2006Granted autonomous status by Govt of India on 01 Apr and rechristened as DIAT (DU)
MILIT
17 Aug 2010In principle approval by RM for formation of MILIT (designated as MILIT Foundation Day) at Girinagar, Pune
Nov 2010Dr Salwan Committee constituted and recommendations made on the bifurcation of MILIT from DIAT (DU)
19 Jan 2012MILIT established as 52nd Lab of DRDO with PE of DRDO and Implementation Committee constituted under chairmanship of Lt Gen Anoop Malhotra, CC R&D(RM)
06 Feb 2012MILIT formally inaugurated in a military ceremony by Lt Gen AK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, GOC-in-C, Southern Command
Mar 2012Actionable instructions issued by Implementation Committee and transfer of assets commenced
13 May 2012Technical Staff Officers Course (TSOC)-37 and Naval Technical Staff Course (NTSC) were among the first long courses passed out after formation of MILIT. Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha was the chief guest on the occasion. Rear Admiral AS Sethi, Commandant MILIT and other senior officers from the three services were present on the occasion.
01 Apr 2015Constitution of MILIT as an AFTI under the aegis of HQ IDS
18 May 2018Formation sign of MILIT was inaugurated by Lieutenant General Satish Dua, PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC).


"The formation sign has three elements. At the base is a nib highlighting the significance of knowledge and the fact that 'Pen can sometimes be mightier than the sword', the interlocked three rings in service colours representing the synergy of the three Services, a gear representing technology reiterating our motto of "Victory through Technology" and flames that symbolise the zeal and zest (or even the fire in our belly) to work towards victory in all endeavours. The maroon background further accentuates jointness."

The formation sign was designed by Mrs Radhika Rajeev Jadhav w/o Maj JB Desai (TSOC-43).

01 Jul 2018TSOC-44 course was redesignated as Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC)-01
02 Jul 2018 Air Vice Marshal Vivek Rajhans, VSM took over as Commandant, MILIT, Pune
01 Feb 2021 Maj Gen Hari Singh, VSM took over as Commandant, MILIT, Pune
01 Jan 2022 Air Vice Marshal V Rajasekhar took over as Commandant, MILIT [2]
01 Jul 2023Air Vice Marshal Vivek Blouria took over as Commandant, MILIT

Campus

The institute is located on Pune-Sinhagad-Panshet road on the Southern Bank of Khadakwasla Lake at Girinagar. There is an all-weather road between NDA and MILIT.

The campus is spread over 496 acres, divided into Technical Complex and Residential Complex.

Courses

In order to meet the specific and futuristic training requirements of Armed Forces, DIAT (DU) was bifurcated to form Military Institute of Training (MILIT), Pune. MILIT is mandated to conduct 23 courses of varying durations from three days to 48 weeks for the Officers of the three services.

Events

To commemorate its 10th Raising Day, MILIT conducted a seminar on 'Space Security: National Security Challenges and Strategic Implications' on January 19, 2022. The proceedings were held online due to the pandemic restrictions, and witnessed around 400 online participants. The speakers and delegates included Air Marshal B R Krishna, Chief of Integrated Defence to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, Dr V R Lalithambika, Distinguished Scientist and director, Directorate of Human Space Programme ISRO, Lt Gen Anil K Bhatt (retd), Director General, Indian Space Association, Air Vice Marshal D V Khot, Director General, Defence Space Agency, Major General Dhruv C Katoch (retd), Additional Director at Centre for Land Warfare Studies and Group Captain Ajey Lele (retd), Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis. [3]

A delegation of six Sri Lankan Armed Forces officers were on a three-day visit to India as part of the 9th Army to Army Staff talks. As a part of their visit, they visited MILIT on February 11, 2022 to interact with the Commandant and faculty of the institute. [4] The delegation discussed various training methodologies and technical studies undertaken, and they concluded the visit by meeting the Sri Lankan students in the institute.

On March 1, 2022, Air Marshal Shashiker Choudhary, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command visited MILIT to deliver a talk on 'Fleet Sustenance: Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Air Force'. They discussed the need for engagement with academia, local industries and start-ups to promote development of home-grown solutions. The importance of self-reliance and 'Atmanirbharta' was highlighted, citing the ongoing geopolitical crisis as a major reasoning. [5]

List of Commandants

S.NoNameBranchAssumed officeLeft office
Director and Dean, Institute of Armament Studies
1Mr. P. Johnson OBE September 1952September 1955
2Mr. C. H. Smith OBE February 1957October 1960
3 Air Commodore O. P. MehraAir Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force October 1960July 1963
4 Commodore M. K. LeleNaval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy November 1963January 1964
Director and Dean, Institute of Armament Technology
4 Commodore M. K. LeleNaval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy January 1964December 1967
5 Brigadier P. P. Singh AVSM Flag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army February 1968September 1972
6Dr. J. N. NandaJanuary 1973January 1977
7 Air Commodore S. K. Nair AVSM Air Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force May 1977August 1979
8 Rear Admiral S. S. VenkateshwaramNaval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy October 1979August 1979
9 Major General N. SubbaraoFlag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army March 1983April 1986
10Dr. E. Bhagirathi RaoAugust 1986April 1990
11 Air Vice Marshal U. A. DeshpandeAir Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force April 1990June 1992
12 Rear Admiral Ajay Sharma AVSM Naval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy June 1992June 1992
13 Major General A. P. PaltaFlag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army July 1994July 1996
14Prof. U. C. DurgapalJuly 1996November 1996
15Prof. G. S. ManiDecember 1996December 2001
16 Rear Admiral A. K. Handa VSM Naval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy March 2002May 2004
16Mr. Y. B. PathakMay 2004January 2005
17Mr. P. Ramachandra RaoJanuary 2005March 2006
Commandant, Military Institute of Technology
18 Major General V. K. Passi VSM Flag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army April 2006October 2006
19 Air Vice Marshal Rajiv Sharma VSM Air Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force October 2006March 2008
20 Rear Admiral Rakesh Bajaj VSM Naval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy July 2008December 2009
21 Major General Ravi SaxenaFlag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army December 2009April 2012
22 Air Vice Marshal P. P. KhandekarAir Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force April 2012May 2014
23 Rear Admiral A. S. Sethi VSM Naval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy May 2014June 2016
24 Major General Mukesh K DuttaFlag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army June 2016January 2018
25 Major General A. K. Sapra VSM Flag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army January 2018July 2018
26 Air Vice Marshal V. Rajhans VSM Air Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force July 2018January 2021
27 Major General Hari Singh VSM Flag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army February 2021December 2021
26 Air Vice Marshal V. RajasekharAir Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force January 2022June 2023
27 Air Vice Marshal Vivek BlouriaAir Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force July 2023June 2024
28 Rear Admiral Nelson D'Souza NM Naval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy June 2024Present

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  2. PRO Defence Pune [@PRODefPune] (31 December 2021). "Air Vice Mshl Rajasekhar, an AE(L) Offr and alumnus of IIT Bombay took over reins of MILIT from Maj Gen Hari Singh, VSM on 31 Dec 21. He has tenanted various key appts in Air HQ, AF Trg Command, AFTC, Steered major Comn projects of IAF and associated with maint of Mirage-2000. https://t.co/IHFKAqeU4h" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022 via Twitter.
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