Army Renames 246 Military Sites To Shed Colonial Legacy

12 Feb 2026 CW Team

Other changes include Queens Line Road in Jaipur Cantonment, which has been renamed Sundar Singh Marg, New Birdwood Line in Bareilly Cantonment, now Thimayya Colony, and Malcolm Lines in Mhow Cantonment, which has been rechristened Piru Singh Lines. At the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, Colins Block has been renamed Nubra Block and Kingsway Block is now Kargil Block. In Kolkata, Fort William has been renamed Vijay Durg. The Sports Complex at Rangapahar Military Station has been renamed the Laishram Jyotin Singh Sports Complex and Spear Lake Marg at Zakhama Military Station is now Hangpan Dada Marg.

Officials said the renamings are intended to commemorate distinguished service and exemplary leadership displayed across different operations and campaigns. The initiative is presented as a measure to embed national military heritage within the Army's living, training and working environments. Authorities indicated that the changes form part of a broader effort to reinforce the institution's commitment to India’s sovereignty, integrity and enduring values. Administrative updates to signage, records and maps are being carried out as the new names are adopted.

Observers noted that the move follows similar renaming efforts by other public bodies, including the railways, which has renamed the Waltair division as Visakhapatnam. The Army’s action is being described as part of an ongoing reappraisal of historical nomenclature across public spaces. Service departments will implement the revised toponymy through phased administrative procedures. Officials said the process aims to ensure continuity of operational clarity while reflecting national heritage.

The Indian Army has renamed 246 roads, buildings and facilities across cantonments and military stations to shed colonial-era names and honour figures from India’s military history. In Delhi Cantonment, Kirby Place has been renamed Kenuguruse Vihar and Mall Road is now Arun Khetrapal Marg. In Ambala Cantonment, Patterson Road Quarters has been redesignated Dhan Singh Thapa Enclave, while New Horn Line in Mathura Cantonment has been renamed Abdul Hamid Lines. The programme covers a broad range of residential, administrative and training sites. Other changes include Queens Line Road in Jaipur Cantonment, which has been renamed Sundar Singh Marg, New Birdwood Line in Bareilly Cantonment, now Thimayya Colony, and Malcolm Lines in Mhow Cantonment, which has been rechristened Piru Singh Lines. At the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, Colins Block has been renamed Nubra Block and Kingsway Block is now Kargil Block. In Kolkata, Fort William has been renamed Vijay Durg. The Sports Complex at Rangapahar Military Station has been renamed the Laishram Jyotin Singh Sports Complex and Spear Lake Marg at Zakhama Military Station is now Hangpan Dada Marg. Officials said the renamings are intended to commemorate distinguished service and exemplary leadership displayed across different operations and campaigns. The initiative is presented as a measure to embed national military heritage within the Army's living, training and working environments. Authorities indicated that the changes form part of a broader effort to reinforce the institution's commitment to India’s sovereignty, integrity and enduring values. Administrative updates to signage, records and maps are being carried out as the new names are adopted. Observers noted that the move follows similar renaming efforts by other public bodies, including the railways, which has renamed the Waltair division as Visakhapatnam. The Army’s action is being described as part of an ongoing reappraisal of historical nomenclature across public spaces. Service departments will implement the revised toponymy through phased administrative procedures. Officials said the process aims to ensure continuity of operational clarity while reflecting national heritage.

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