Rear Admiral Nelson D'Souza Takes Over as Commandant of Military Institute of Technology (MILIT)
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| New Commandant | Rear Admiral Nelson D'Souza |
| Previous Commandant | Air Vice Marshal Vivek Blouria |
| Commissioning Year | March 1991 |
| Alumni of | Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; Naval War College, Goa |
| Key Focus | Strengthening MILIT's academic programmes; Jointness & Integration in training among tri-services; Collaboration with industry and academia in Niche Technologies |
| Role of MILIT | Prepares officers from Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and friendly foreign nations; Specializes in Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) |
| Objective | To nurture highly skilled techno-warriors officers for a future-ready Indian Armed Forces |