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General Dhiraj Seth spells out 'SAMARTH' vision for boosting Indian Army's operational capabilities

Gen Dhiraj Seth said the Indian Army must endure long conflicts and use technology to make soldiers faster and better informed.

  • On Sunday, Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth introduced the 'SAMARTH' vision at the NDTV Defence Summit in New Delhi to enhance the operational readiness of the Indian Army.
  • Gen Seth emphasized that an effective force must endure long-drawn conflicts while adapting faster than evolving threats in the era of transformative wars.
  • The acronym covers sustainability, adaptation, modernization, acceleration, and resilience, while 'T' represents technology including AI and drones, and 'H' means human-machine teaming.
  • "Technology must make our soldiers faster, better informed and more effective," Gen Seth said, enabling personnel to make better judgments during operations.
  • Derived from the Hindi word for capable, Gen Seth described SAMARTH as essential for ensuring the Indian Army stays ahead of others through rapid integration.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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