India
Lt Gen Sushil Chander Mahant Takes Charge as Army’s Director General of Integrated Training
Lieutenant General Sushil Chander Mahant assumed the post of Director General of Integrated Training (DGIT) in the Indian Army on 1 November, taking over the position at the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi. The appointment follows more than 35 years of service in the Army, during which Mahant held key logistics, ordnance, strategic planning and operational preparedness roles. He is the first alumnus of Sainik School, Sujanpur Tira, to reach the rank of Lieutenant General, marking a milestone for Himachal Pradesh. Mahant hails from Katrain village in Kullu district and completed his early schooling at Government High School, Katrain, before attending Sainik School. He entered the National Defence Academy in January 1988 and was commissioned from the Indian Military Academy in December 1991. He also graduated from the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington and the National Defence College in New Delhi. Throughout his career, he commanded the 11 Field Ordnance Depot, served as Brigadier Ordnance with a Strike Corps, and later as Major General Ordnance Services in an Army Command on the northern frontier with China. He topped three Army courses and completed a high‑altitude warfare course at Gulmarg. As DGIT, Mahant will oversee the Army’s training framework, focusing on raising training standards, strengthening institutional capabilities, improving physical fitness and promoting excellence in sports, with the aim of preparing personnel for evolving operational requirements.
Frequently asked questions
When did Lt Gen Sushil Chander Mahant assume the DGIT position?
He assumed the post on 1 November.
What is Lt Gen Mahant’s educational background?
He entered the National Defence Academy in January 1988, was commissioned from the Indian Military Academy in December 1991, and graduated from the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington and the National Defence College in New Delhi.
What are the main responsibilities of the DGIT role?
He will oversee the Army’s training framework, raising training standards, strengthening institutional capabilities, improving physical fitness, promoting excellence in sports, and preparing personnel for evolving operational requirements.