Military Institute of Technology

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Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune
Former names
Institute's of Armament Studies (1952–1967)
Institute of Armament Technology (1967–2006)
Defence Institute of Advance Technology (DU) (2006–2012)
MILIT (19 Jan 2012)
MottoVictory Through Technology
TypeEngineering Training Institute
Established1952 as the Institute of Armament Studies in College of Military Engineering (CME)
AffiliationSPPU Pune
Location
Pune
,
Maharashtra
,
India

18°25′27″N 73°45′32″E / 18.42417°N 73.75889°E / 18.42417; 73.75889Coordinates: 18°25′27″N 73°45′32″E / 18.42417°N 73.75889°E / 18.42417; 73.75889
Websitewww.diat.ac.in

Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune is a tri-services training institution of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India. It trains selected officers of the three services of Indian Armed Forces and officers from friendly foreign countries for command and staff appointments. It conducts the prestigious Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) for the Indian Army, Indian Airforce and Indian Navy Officers. The institute has a faculty of highly qualified senior officers from all three services and renowned scientists who provide specialised training on cutting-edge futuristic technologies, advanced miltary warfare, latest procurement procedures and operational logistics to the student officers. On successful completion of the course the officers are awarded with a Degree of Msc in Military Technology from Pune University. Officers in the service bracket of 9 to 14 years attend this course. Mostly officers attending this course are of the rank of Major or Lt Col. Aim of this course is to train these officers for holding senior command and important staff appointments in the future.

History[]

Senior Offrs visited the IAT site at Girinagar

The forerunner of MILIT was the Institute of Armament Studies established within the campus of College of Military Engineering (CME), Dapodi, Pune in 1952. The Institute then was conducting only the Technical Staff Officers' Course for the Army. In the ensuing years, several courses were added to the Institute curriculum based on the needs of the three Services, Defence Research and Development Organisation, DGQA, DAQA and Defence PSUs etc.

In 1967, the institute was renamed as "Institute of Armament Technology" (IAT), which moved into the picturesque location of Girinagar, on the Southern Bank of Khadakwasla Lake; its present location. The institute is spread over 496 acres (201 ha) in scenic beautiful location, overlooking Khadakwasla dam, in Sahyadri hills. From the relatively narrow scope of Armament Studies alone in the Fifties, the role of the institute was considerably enlarged by the Defence R&D Council in 1964 and further in 1981.

On the basis of accreditation by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Pune University recognised eight courses for the award of ME degree in 1982. The institute acquired the status of a Deemed University in 1999. It became autonomous w.e.f. 1 April 2006 and was rechristened as Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT),[1] a Deemed to be University (DU). At the same time, thoughts about bifurcating Military Training Wing started mushrooming and same was implemented om 19 Jan 2012.

To have an Institute completely dedicated to the needs of the three Services, a case was initiated to bifurcate MILIT from DIAT (DU). The major Milestones leading to final formation of MILIT are given subsequently.

Period Milestones
IAT Days
1952 Institute of Armament Studies at CME, Dapodi, Pune Campus
1953–54 First Technical Staff Course was conducted at Institute of Armament Studies
1964 Re-designated as Institute of Armament Technology
1967 IAT shifted to Girinagar, Pune
1975–76 TSC – 22 was redesignated Technical Staff Officer's Course – 01
1982 Six courses recognized for award of ME Degrees by University of Pune
1989 Two new M Tech courses added
1996 Institute of Armament Technology registered as a society
1998 Eight PG courses accredited by AICTE/UGC
1999 Deemed University status given by AICTE/UGC
2004 Renamed as Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, DIAT (DU) admitted first batch of PG students in June
2006 Granted autonomous status by Govt of India on 01 Apr and rechristened as DIAT (DU)
AVM Vivek Rajhans, VSM (Retd), Ex-Commandant (02 Jul 2018 – 31 Jan 2021), MILIT, Pune
Period Milestones
Formation of MILIT
17 Aug 2010 In principle approval by RM for formation of MILIT (designated as MILIT Foundation Day) at Girinagar, Pune
Nov 2010 Dr Salwan Committee constituted and recommendations made on the bifurcation of MILIT from DIAT (DU)
19 Jan 2012 MILIT established as 52nd Lab of DRDO with PE of DRDO and Implementation Committee constituted under chairmanship of Lt Gen Anoop Malhotra, CC R&D(RM)
06 Feb 2012 MILIT formally inaugurated in a military ceremony by Lt Gen AK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, GOC-in-C, Southern Command
Mar 2012 Actionable instructions issued by Implementation Committee and transfer of assets commenced
13 May 2012 Technical Staff Officers Course (TSOC)-37 and Naval Technical Staff Course (NTSC) were among the first long courses passed out after formation of MILIT. Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha was the chief guest on the occasion. Rear Admiral AS Sethi, Commandant MILIT and other senior officers from the three services were present on the occasion.
01 Apr 2015 Constitution of MILIT as an AFTI under the aegis of HQ IDS
18 May 2018 Formation sign of MILIT was inaugurated by Lieutenant General Satish Dua, PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC).


"The formation sign has three elements. At the base is a nib highlighting the significance of knowledge and the fact that ‘Pen can sometimes be mightier than the sword’, the interlocked three rings in service colours representing the synergy of the three Services, a gear representing technology reiterating our motto of “Victory through Technology” and flames that symbolise the zeal and zest (or even the fire in our belly) to work towards victory in all endeavours. The maroon background further accentuates jointness."

The formation sign was designed by Mrs Radhika Rajeev Jadhav w/o Maj JB Desai (TSOC-43).

01 Jul 2018 TSOC-44 course was redesignated as Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC)-01
02 Jul 2018 Air Vice Marshal Vivek Rajhans, VSM took over as Commandant, MILIT, Pune
01 Feb 2021 Maj Gen Hari Singh, VSM took over as Commandant, MILIT, Pune

Campus[]

Lake view of IAT, Girinagar
Main Building, MILIT and DIAT (DU) at Girinagar

The institute is located on Pune-Sinhagad-Panshet road on the Southern Bank of Khadakwasla Lake at Girinagar, a scenicbeautiful place. There is an all-weather road between NDA and MILIT. MILIT Campus is serviced by Pune Municipal Transport bus services route No 49, 50, 51 and 52.

The campus is spread over 496 acres, divided into Technical Complex and Residential Complex.

  • The Technical Complex is spread over 100 acres and houses the Academic Block, Administrative Headquarters, 51 Laboratories, library, etc. of DIAT (DU) and MILIT, Pune.
  • Residential Complex is spread over 396 acres and has accommodation for 200 staff and student officers with the ancillaries like Officers' Mess, Officers' Institute, JCOs' Mess, MI Room, Sports Complex, CSD Canteen, Helipad, Gole Market with Bank, Post Office, Gas Agency etc. KV, Girinagar and MILIT Tiny Tots Primary School are also located in the campus.

Climate – Situated at a height of about 650 meters above mean sea level, Girinagar has a pleasant and temperate climate. However, the possibility of chilly nights cannot be ruled out from Nov to Jan. The temperature varies from 8–40 Celsius during the year. Summer, Monsoon and Winter seasons extend from Mar–Jun, Jul–Oct and Nov–Feb respectively.

Courses[]

First TSC

In order to meet the specific and futuristic training requirements of Armed Forces, DIAT (DU) was bifurcated to form Military Institute of Training (MILIT), Pune. MILIT is mandated to conduct 23 courses of varying durations from three days to 48 weeks for the Officers of the three services.

  • First Technical Staff Course was conducted in 1953–54, later the name of the course was changed to Technical Staff Officer's Course (TSOC)
  • TSOC-01 was conducted in Yr 1975–76.
  • On 1 July 2018, TSOC-44 course was redesignated Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC-01). The DSTSC-01 is the pioneer course of all Arms and Interservices mid-seniority bracket of Officers whose non-tech and tech phase commenced from 4 June 2018 and 2 July 2018 respectively. The student officers are being equipped, trained and nurtured by exposing them to cutting-edge technologies, latest procurement procedures and concrete military training so as to mould the course to face, handle and emerge victorious in all future challenges.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ DIAT. www.diat.ac.in. Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)

https://ids.nic.in/milit.php

https://www.punekarnews.in/milit-handle-bar-cycling-club-to-organise-a-farewell-ride-for-avm-vivek-rajhans-tomorrow/

https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-military-institute-of-technology-celebrates-10th-raising-day/

https://www.mypunepulse.com/milit-celebrates-10th-raising-day/

https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-maj-gen-hari-singh-is-the-new-commandant-of-military-institute-of-technology/

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