Raksha Mantri Flags Off Indigenous SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) on January 24, 2025, marking a major milestone in India's defense technology. |
| What is SANJAY? | An automated system designed to integrate inputs from ground and aerial sensors, creating a Common Surveillance Picture (CSP) for battlefield transparency. |
| Key Features | - Collects and validates battlefield data.- Prevents duplication.- Provides real-time data through Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network. |
| How It Works | - Uses cutting-edge sensors and analytics to monitor India's land borders.- Operates in conventional and sub-conventional operations.- Provides a seamless view of the battlefield to commanders. |
| Centralized Web Application | Provides critical inputs to Command and Army Headquarters and integrates with the Indian Army Decision Support System to aid strategic decision-making. |
| Indigenous Development | Developed jointly by Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' (Self-Reliance) and aligning with the 'Make in India' initiative. |
| Investment | Rs 2,402 crore for the development of SANJAY BSS, making it an integral part of the Indian Army's defense infrastructure. |
| Induction and Rollout Plan | Induction will occur in three phases from March to October 2025, covering all Brigades, Divisions, and Corps of the Indian Army. |
| Key Stakeholders | - Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth- Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan- Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi- Chairman of BEL Shri Manoj Jain. |