Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 with 12 friendly nations begins at Umroi, Meghalaya
On 20 May 2026 the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026, with armies from 12 friendly nations, began at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with a focus on counter-terrorism in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain.
Summary
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 began on 20 May 2026 at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with contingents from 12 friendly nations: Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. PRAGATI stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region. The two-week exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain, with joint planning and tactical drills, and Indian companies are showcasing indigenous equipment during it. Major General Sunil Sheoran, Additional Director General of Infantry, addressed the opening ceremony.
Key facts
- Start / place
- 20 May 2026, Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya
- Full form
- Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region
- Participants
- 12 nations: Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
- Duration
- Two weeks
- Focus
- Counter-terrorism in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain
- Opening address
- Maj Gen Sunil Sheoran, ADG Infantry
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 begin on 20 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya
PRAGATI 2026 commenced at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya.
Consider the following statements about Exercise PRAGATI 2026: 1. PRAGATI stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region. 2. Bangladesh and Thailand were among the 12 participating nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the 12 nations were Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.