Ministry of Defence is scheduled to organize the 3rd edition of Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 (CDD-2025) from the 27th of November in New Delhi. The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies, conducted the Curtain Raiser of the event at Manekshaw Centre today. Addressing the event, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, highlighted the linkage between national development and security, noting that the aspirations of Viksit Bharat @2047 require sustained stability and a secure environment. Referring to Operation SINDOOR, the COAS reiterated the national resolve against terrorism and asserted that accountability is essential for those supporting terrorist activities. He further noted that the operation demonstrated India’s firm approach towards safeguarding national interests and strengthening regional stability.
The Ministry of Defence said that the two-day event will bring together national and international experts to deliberate on defence reforms, technological transformation, civil-military integration and India’s emerging security priorities in the run-up to Viksit Bharat @2047. CDD-2025 is being organized under the theme “Reform to Transform: Sashakt, Surakshit aur Viksit Bharat.”
