Military Institute of Technology

Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune is an inter-services institution of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India. MILIT is considered as soul of earstwhile Institute of Armament Studies (IAT), Girinagar established in year 1952. It conducts prestigious Defence Services Technical Staff Course and trains officers of the three Services of Indian Armed Forces and officers from friendly foreign countries for command and staff appointments.


Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune
Erstwhile logo of MILIT : 52nd lab of DRDO, now a Tri-services Armed Forces Training Institute (AFTI)
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
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
Websitewww.diat.ac.in
Commandant
Formation Sign of MILIT
Incumbent
Maj Gen Hari Singh, VSM
since 01 Feb 2021
Term length2 years
First holderAir Chief Marshal Om Prakash Mehra

History
Senior Offrs visited the IAT site at Girinagar

The fore-runner of MILIT is 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), 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
1952Institute of Armament Studies at CME, Dapodi, Pune Campus
1953-54First Technical Staff Course was conducted at Institute of Armament Studies
1964Re-designated as Institute of Armament Technology (IAT)
1967IAT shifted to Girinagar, Pune
1975-76TSC - 22 was redesignated as Technical Staff Officer's Course (TSOC) - 01
1982Six courses recognized for award of ME Degrees by University of Pune
1989Two new M Tech courses added
1996IAT registered as a Society
1998Eight PG courses accredited by AICTE/UGC
1999Deemed University status given by AICTE/UGC
2004IAT(DU) admitted first batch of PG students in June
2006Granted 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 2010In principle approval by RM for formation of MILIT (designated as MILIT Foundation Day) at Girinagar, Pune
Nov 2010Dr Salwan Committee constituted and recommendedations made on the bifurcation of MILIT from DIAT (DU)
19 Jan 2012MILIT 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 2012MILIT formally inaugurated in a military ceremony by Lt Gen AK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, GOC-in-C, Southern Command
Mar 2012Actionable instructions issued by Implementation Committee and transfer of assets commenced
13 May 2012Technical 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 2015Constitution of MILIT as an AFTI under the aegis of HQ IDS
18 May 2018Formation 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 2018TSOC-44 course was redesignated as Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC)-01
02 Jul 2018Air Vice Marshal Vivek Rajhans, VSM took over as Commandant, MILIT, Pune
01 Feb 2021Maj 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 Yr 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 01 Jul 2018, TSOC-44 course was redesignated as Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC-01). The DSTSC-01 is the pioneer course of all Arms and Inter -Services mid seniority bracket of Officers whose Non Tech and Tech phase commenced from 4 June 18 and 2 July 18 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

    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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