Why in the News?

On the 3rd of October 2023, India and Bangladesh kicked off the 11th installment of exercise SAMPRITI in Umroi, Meghalaya.

About Exercise SAMPRITI:

• This is an annual joint military exercise that India and Bangladesh hold together.
• It began in Jorhat, Assam, in 2009 and has successfully completed ten editions up to 2022.
• The exercise is organized alternately by both countries, demonstrating their strong bilateral defense cooperation.
• SAMPRITI-XI, which spans 14 days, will involve around 350 personnel from both sides.
• The primary focus of the exercise is to improve interoperability between the two armies, exchange tactical strategies, and promote best practices.
• A wide range of units, including artillery, engineers, and other supporting arms and services, will participate from both sides.
• The exercise centers on the execution of Sub-Conventional Operations in line with Chapter VII of the UN mandate.
• It includes a Command Post Exercise (CPX) and a Field Training Exercise (FTX), concluding with a Validation Exercise.
• SAMPRITI-XI aims to strengthen defense cooperation between India and Bangladesh, fostering deeper bilateral relations, cultural understanding, and mutual benefits through shared experiences in Sub-Conventional Operations.