Army Chief inaugurates 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell at IIT Madras
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi inaugurated 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell at IIT Madras, on 4 August 2025 to boost self-reliance in defence technology.
Summary
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, inaugurated 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on the IIT Madras campus, on 4 August 2025 during a two-day visit to Chennai. Agnishodh advances 'Modernisation and Technology Infusion', one of the Five Pillars of Transformation articulated by the Army Chief, and aims to integrate academic research with operational applications. The collaboration will extend into the IIT Madras Research Park, working with the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC) and Pravartak Technologies Foundation to convert lab-scale innovations into field-ready technologies. Addressing IIT Madras, General Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as an 88-hour, intelligence-driven operation that redefined India's counter-terrorism doctrine.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 Aug 2025
- Where
- IIT Madras, Chennai
- Inaugurated by
- COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi
- What
- Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) 'Agnishodh'
- Pillar
- Modernisation and Technology Infusion
- Partners
- IIT Madras Research Park, AMTDC, Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell inaugurated by the Army Chief on 4 August 2025, is located at which institution?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras
Agnishodh, the Indian Army Research Cell, was established on the IIT Madras campus and inaugurated by General Upendra Dwivedi.
The Army's 'Agnishodh' research cell (August 2025) specifically advances which of the Army Chief's Five Pillars of Transformation?
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Correct answer: C — Modernisation and Technology Infusion
Agnishodh specifically advances the pillar of Modernisation and Technology Infusion, integrating academic research with operational applications.