India’s Top Infantry Leaders Gather In Mhow For High-Stakes Commanders’ Conference
Senior infantry leaders review achievements and honour excellence as the Mhow conference brings key commanders together to shape the Army’s future priorities. Image courtesy: Indian Army
The Indian Army’s Infantry has held one of its most significant leadership gatherings of the year, as the 38th Infantry Commanders’ Conference kicked off on Tuesday (December 9, 2025) at the prestigious Infantry School in Mhow.
The three-day event, running from December 9 to 11, brought together the Army’s most influential infantry leaders at a time when modernisation, technology infusion, and evolving border challenges are reshaping India’s ground warfare strategies.
Who attended the infantry conference?
Held at the historic Som Hall—named after Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Somnath Sharma, the conference was attended by Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, formation commanders, regimental colonels, commandants of regimental centres, and selected commanding officers from across the Infantry.
Many other officers were participating through video-linked clusters, reflecting the Army’s increasingly hybrid approach to large-scale consultations.
What is the highlight of the meet?
A major highlight of the event was the advanced weapons and equipment display on Thursday (December 11).
Cutting-edge systems recently inducted into infantry battalions, including next-generation small arms, surveillance devices, protective gear, and precision munitions, were showcased.
What else was part of the event?
A live firepower demonstration was also conducted, offering a close look at how new technologies are transforming close-combat capabilities.
As the largest arm of the Indian Army and the “Queen of Battle”, the Infantry uses this biennial forum to conduct a candid and comprehensive review of operational readiness, training standards, organisational restructuring, and human resource policies.
What was the focus of the meeting?
Commanders shared ground-level experiences from varied terrains, from the icy heights of Ladakh to counter-terror grids in the Northeast, to shape policies and solutions rooted in operational realities.
The conference aimed to generate fresh ideas and refine strategies to ensure the Infantry remains agile, lethal, and fully prepared to confront emerging national security challenges.
