A two-day Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) Conclave 2026 was organised by Headquarters Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area at Nagpur on 20-21 January 2026, with participation of senior decision-making level officials from the military, civil administration and key civil institutions.
The Conclave saw Apex-level participation from senior officers of the Indian Army with Lt Gen DS Kushwah, GOC, Maharashtra and Gujarat Area from Mumbai presiding over the proceedings on the first day, Maj Gen NS Sohal, GOC, Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub Area and high-ranking representatives of Civil Administration n other officers from Police Department, Municipal Commissioner Office, State Disaster Management Authority, NDRF, Fire Services, Health Department, Forest, Railways, NCC Group Headquarter, Indian Air Force besides Academia, Solar Industries and Media.
Role & importance of Military Civil Fusion towards capability enhancement in all domains & need for establishing coordination response mechanism for Disaster Management and other contingency situations during peace time and operations Deliberations focused on operational coordination, disaster response mechanisms, development of dual-use infrastructure, capability enhancement through academia and R&D, Aatmanirbhar in defence, police response in contingencies and the role of NCC and veterans in nation building.
Addressing the Conclave, Maj Gen Navtej Singh Sohal, General Officer Commanding, Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area, emphasized that Military-Civil Fusion as a critical enabler for, efficient resource utilization, enhanced national preparedness. He underscored the need to established a formal, institutionalised framework for sustained Military-Civil Fusion as an important tool for achieving 2047 Development objectives of Vikshit Bharat. He also developed on various important Military Comd Region events planned in the future for optimum coordination and dividends
The Conclave has received a welcoming response from all participants of varied departments. It concluded with a consensus on establishing structured coordination mechanisms, periodic engagements and integrated planning, reinforcing a whole-of-nation approach to security, disaster management and development. This event marks a beginning and has laid strong foundation for such Apex level & Mid level interactions to be scheduled over a period of time throughout the year. The successful portion is conclave resonates a whole of Nation approach by all stake holder towards Nation Building.
