IA Hosts First Ever UN Fellowship Training Programme on SALW Control in Jabalpur, MP
The Indian Army(IA) is hosting the first ever United Nations (UN) Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control particularly for the Asia-Pacific region from 16 February, 2026 to 6 March 2026, at the Military College of Materials Management (MCMM) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (MP), marking the first time the programme is being held in Asia.
About UN Fellowship Training Programme on SALW Control:
Organizers: The training was organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) through its Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD).
Framework: It is conducted under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Participants: The event includes participation of delegates from 13 countries across the Asia-Pacific region.
Focus Areas: It includes strengthening technical and operational skills related to small arms control and supporting implementation of UN frameworks such as the UN Programme of Action (PoA) and the International Tracing Instrument (ITI).

• It also includes enhancing regional cooperation, improving tracing systems, and promoting responsible stockpile management of weapons.