Exercise Surya Kiran

Current Context : The Indian Army contingent comprising 334 personnel departed for Nepal  to participate in 18th edition of Battalion Level Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN.

Scheduled from December 31, 2024, to January 13, 2025, at Saljhandi, Nepal.

Participants:

• Indian Army: 11th Gorkha Rifles Battalion(334 personnel).
• Nepal Army: Srijung Battalion.

Objective:

• Enhance interoperability in jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) under the UN Charter.
• Focus areas: Operational preparedness, aviation aspects, medical training, and environment conservation.