The Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR) to conduct customized training programmes for Army instructors. The 15 teams of TMR are already deployed in various areas with the Indian Army. TMR rescue teams have been successful in saving a large number of precious lives in avalanche-prone areas.
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Indian Army signs MoU with Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR)
The MoU stipulates that TMR will collaborate with the Indian Army in conducting customized training programs for Army instructors, aimed at improving their ability to mentor troops in avalanche rescue and survival skills.
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TMR In Indian Army
Over the last nine years, TMR has played a vital role in saving many lives by providing unwavering support in training and rescue efforts. The 15 teams of TMR are already deployed in various areas with the Indian Army. TMR rescue teams have been successful in saving a large number of precious lives in avalanche-prone areas.
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Indian Army And Tiranga Mountain Rescue MoU: Background
Indian Army and Tiranga Mountain Rescue MoU builds on the initial agreement made with Northern Command in 2016, which established dedicated avalanche and rescue support by the TMR. Subsequent agreements with Eastern and Central Commands in 2021 and 2024 further expanded this collaboration.
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The latest MoU will further utilise TMR’s expertise to boost the Indian Army’s capabilities in executing effective rescue operations under demanding conditions.
Static Current Affairs related to Indian Army for upcoming exams
- Formation: 26 January 1950 (as current service) and 1 April 1895 (as Indian Army)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Army Day: 15 January
- Commander-in-Chief: President Droupadi Murmu
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): General Anil Chauhan
- Chief of the Army Staff (COAS): General Upendra Dwivedi
- Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS): Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani
- Notable Commanders: Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and General K. S. Thimayya
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