The announcement marks a significant step in strengthening the medical capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces.
Key highlights
Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the Department of Military Medicine at the Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow on 29 July 2026.
It is being described as India's first dedicated military medicine department.
The department is intended to improve:
Combat medical readiness for the Armed Forces.
Advanced research in military medicine.
Specialised training for military doctors and healthcare personnel.
Development of indigenous military medical doctrines suited to Indian operational conditions.
Technology-enabled battlefield healthcare, including faster treatment, evacuation, trauma care, and rehabilitation.
This initiative is expected to enhance the ability of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force to provide rapid, evidence-based medical care during combat, disaster relief, and humanitarian missions, while also encouraging indigenous innovation in defence healthcare.
For the official Government of India announcement, see: [Press Information Bureau release](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2290970&lang=1®=6&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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