EXERCISE SANJHA SHAKTI

News: The Indian Army recently conducted Exercise Sanjha Shakti at the Dighi (Diggi) Hills Range, under the Southern Command

Exercise Sanjha Shakti

• Sanjha Shakti is a joint Military–Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise.
• It aims to enhance coordination and synergy between: Armed Forces, civil administration, police and emergency response agencies

Military–Civil Fusion (MCF)

Military–Civil Fusion refers to institutionalised cooperation between military forces and civilian agencies to:

• Respond to security threats
• Handle natural & man-made disasters
• Maintain public safety and order

Participants in the Exercise

The drill involved multi-agency participation, including:

• Indian Army units
• Maharashtra Police
• Force One (elite counter-terror force)
• Fire and emergency services

Key Objectives

• Improving interoperability between forces
• Testing communication protocols
• Enhancing decision-making under stress
• Practising rapid response mechanisms
• Conducting mission-oriented, realistic scenarios

Strategic & Governance Significance

• Strengthens civil–military relations
• Improves disaster preparedness & response
• Enhances internal security architecture
• Demonstrates whole-of-society approach
• Aligns with India’s focus on: Resilience, cooperative federalism, crisis governance