Madhya Pradesh
First UN Small Arms Control Training Programme in Jabalpur
- 23 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
India hosted the first-ever United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control for the Asia-Pacific region in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Key Points:
- UN SALW Training: For the first time in Asia, India hosted the United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on small arms control to strengthen regional cooperation against illicit arms proliferation.
- Venue: The programme is being conducted by the Indian Army at the Military College of Materials Management (MCMM) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Organisers: The training is organised by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) through its Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD), under the aegis of India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence.
- Delegates from 13 countries across the Asia-Pacific region are participating, making it a key platform for regional cooperation on disarmament and arms control.
- Capacity-Building:The training focuses on the implementation of two critical international instruments:
- UN Programme of Action (PoA): A global commitment to prevent, combat, and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects.
- International Tracing Instrument (ITI): A standard for the timely and reliable identification and tracing of illicit SALW.
- Illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) proliferation is a major driver of conflict, terrorism, and organised crime.
- India’s Global Role: It underlines India’s growing role as a responsible stakeholder in global security governance, showcasing its expertise in arms control, safe stockpile management, and disarmament training.
- India has taken a significant step in enhancing regional security cooperation and reinforcing its contribution to global peace and responsible arms governance.
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