Defence Minister Inaugurates Chanakya Defence Dialogue and Initiatives

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, launching Green Initiative 1.0 and IA Digitisation 1.0, focusing on India’s security and development vision for 2047.

Defence Minister Inaugurates Chanakya Defence Dialogue and Initiatives

Focus on India’s Security and Development Vision:

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s keynote address will emphasise “India’s Vision for Development and Security” in achieving a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.
  • The importance of comprehensive security in national development will be a focal point of discussions.
  • Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi will highlight the Indian Army’s role in nation-building and initiatives supporting Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

International Participation and Key Sessions:

  • The two-day dialogue will feature prominent speakers from nations like the S., Russia, Israel, and Sri Lanka.
  • Six expert-led sessions will delve into various aspects of comprehensive security, outlining strategic pathways for India’s development.
  • The event will address global security challenges and India’s proactive role in international defence dialogues.

About the Theme of Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2024:

  • Event Details: Held on October 24-25, 2024, in New Delhi, hosted by the Indian Army and Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS).
  • Theme: “Drivers in Nation Building: Fuelling Growth through Comprehensive Security.”
  • Focus: Emphasising comprehensive security as a foundation for national growth and development by
  • Objective: To foster discussions, build strategic partnerships, and develop actionable insights on security and development.
  • Participants: National and international leaders, policymakers, and experts will exchange views on the intersection of security and development.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times