Major General IS Gill, VSM, Chief of Staff (COS), Headquarters Uttar Bharat, visited the Remount Training School and Depot in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on October 30, 2026. The visit was aimed at reviewing training standards, equine healthcare arrangements and the modernisation measures being carried out at the establishment.
Review of training and animal care
During the visit, the General Officer noted the standards maintained in the training of horses and mules. The source said these animals support Indian Army operations, especially in mountainous and high-altitude areas where conventional transport can be difficult to use.
Maj Gen Gill also examined the establishment’s equine health management practices and veterinary care facilities. He appreciated the emphasis on keeping the animals healthy, fit and operationally ready through professional veterinary support and systematic training.
Modernisation efforts at the depot
The General Officer further reviewed modernisation initiatives in farming operations. According to the source, these efforts reflect attempts to improve efficiency and bring contemporary practices into the functioning of the establishment.
He also praised the commitment, dedication and expertise of all ranks serving at the Remount Training School and Depot, and acknowledged their role in preserving the establishment’s mandate and operational relevance.
Role of the Remount Training School and Depot
The Remount Training School and Depot is responsible for preparing horses and mules for military service while ensuring their care, training and management. The source states that such establishments continue to support the Indian Army’s logistical requirements, particularly in remote and difficult terrain.
The visit, as reported, underlined the Army’s ongoing attention to animal training, veterinary support and modernisation in order to strengthen operational effectiveness and logistical preparedness.
