Ri Bhoi, May 13 -- The stage is set for Exercise PRAGATI 2026, a multinational military exercise to be held at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, in Meghalaya from May 20 to 31. Participating contingents from friendly regional armies will begin arriving on May 18.

PRAGATI, which stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region, reflects the shared commitment of participating nations towards professional cooperation, mutual learning, and collective preparedness. The exercise will bring together contingents from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Located amidst the scenic surroundings of Meghalaya, the Jo...