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EME Expedition Starts Road Journey to Promote Army Careers

EME School Vadodara Begins 1,250-km Motorcycle Expedition to Promote Army Technology and Careers

Twelve riders from the Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) have begun a motorcycle expedition from Vadodara to New Delhi, using the road journey to speak to young people about military technology, technical skills and careers in the armed forces.

The expedition, titled “Ride with Pride – EME Towards Technological Transformation”, was flagged off on Monday, October 5, by Major General Mohit Gandhi, Commandant, EME School, Vadodara. The team is expected to travel about 1,250 km, passing through Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaipur before reaching New Delhi. The route and rider count have also been reported by Gujarat First in its October 5 coverage. At a time when technology is playing a larger role in military operations. The Indian Army has been working on modernisation, digital systems, unmanned systems and other new technologies as part of its wider effort to prepare for changing forms of warfare.

For the EME, this work has a direct link with its traditional responsibility. The Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers provides engineering support for the Army’s equipment and weapon systems throughout their service life, from design and development through maintenance and eventual disposal. The Ministry of Defence has described the Corps as an important part of keeping Army equipment ready for operational use.

The riders will meet young people and members of the public at locations along the route. The discussions are expected to explain how EME personnel work with Army equipment, engineering systems and technical support. The programme will also provide information about career opportunities in the armed forces, with particular relevance for students and young people interested in engineering and technology.

The choice of Vadodara as the starting point also has significance for the Army’s technical training network. The EME School has been involved in technical training and professional development for Army personnel. In May 2026, a Young Officers’ Course at the school included officers from the Indian Army and the Cameroon Army, reflecting the institution’s role in military technical education and international training cooperation.

Major General Mohit Gandhi has also been associated with efforts to connect military requirements with academic research. In November 2025, he signed a memorandum of understanding with Professor Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, at the EME School. The agreement covered research, training, internships and joint work on Army requirements. Areas mentioned included armament technology, sensing systems, artificial intelligence, robotics and cyber security.

That partnership gives some context to the technology message behind the motorcycle expedition. The Army’s technical work increasingly involves cooperation with universities, research institutions, industry and start-ups. In 2025, the Army also established Agnishodh, an Indian Army research cell at IIT Madras, to connect academic research with military requirements. The work includes areas such as additive manufacturing, cyber security, quantum computing, wireless communication and unmanned aerial systems.

The Army has also been increasing the use of digital learning and specialist training. Its Eklavya online learning platform, launched in November 2024, was developed to support officers’ training through digital resources. The initiative formed part of the Army’s wider technology absorption programme.

The need for technical skills has become more important as military equipment grows more complex. Army modernisation includes new platforms, communications systems, surveillance equipment, drones, electronic warfare systems and other technologies. Government documents describe defence modernisation as a continuing process driven by operational requirements, changes in technology and the need to keep the armed forces prepared for security challenges.

The Army has also placed greater attention on developing young personnel with technical skills. The Agnipath Scheme, introduced in June 2022, recruits young men and women as Agniveers for a four-year period and includes military training and specialised skill development. The government has described the programme as part of efforts to build a younger and technically trained armed force.

Against this background, the Ride with Pride expedition has two clear purposes. The first is public outreach, taking information about the Army’s technical work beyond military establishments. The second is recruitment awareness, particularly among young people who may be considering careers that combine engineering, technology and military service.

The 12 EME riders will now continue their journey through Gujarat and Rajasthan before heading to the national capital. Their 1,250-km route places the focus on a part of military service that is often less visible to the public: the engineers, technicians and specialists who keep complex Army systems working.

For young people along the route, the expedition offers an opportunity to learn more about that technical side of the Indian Army and the career paths connected with it.