Jabalpur Hosts First UN SALW Fellowship in Asia
Why in the news
The Indian Army conducted the first Asian edition of a United Nations fellowship course on controlling small arms and light weapons (SALW).
Key facts
- Host: Indian Army, at the Military College of Materials Management, Jabalpur.
- Dates: 16 February to 6 March 2026.
- Participants: 13 Asia-Pacific nations, working under UN disarmament frameworks.
Exam angle
- Numbers: 13 countries; about three weeks of training (16 February to 6 March).
- Mnemonic: first UN SALW fellowship ever held in Asia, hosted by the Indian Army.
- Place: Jabalpur; topic: SALW control.