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OCT 07:The faculty and course members of the 65th National Defence College (NDC) Course called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The President welcomed the delegation and shared her thoughts on India’s strategic framework and the role of the Armed Forces in safeguarding national interests.
Addressing the members, President Murmu emphasized that while national interests form the foundation of any country’s security, universal values remain at the core. She noted that India’s tradition regards humanity as one family, upholding principles of universal brotherhood and peace. At the same time, she highlighted the importance of being combat-ready to counter threats that endanger the nation and humanity.
The President praised the Armed Forces’ jointness and strategic foresight demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, where a calibrated tri-service response enabled effective synergy, successfully dismantling terror infrastructure along the line of control and deeper across borders. She underscored that the creation of the Department of Military Affairs, headed by the Chief of Defence Staff, was a key step toward institutionalizing jointness in India’s security architecture. Efforts to restructure forces through Integrated Theatre Commands and Integrated Battle Groups are ongoing, she added.
Recognizing the evolving geopolitical environment and security challenges, President Murmu noted that India is actively transforming its Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of multi-domain operations. She appreciated the NDC for conducting this international program, which has become a benchmark learning intervention, fostering strategic understanding, mutual cooperation, and appropriate linkages across national, regional, and international security contexts.
Concluding her remarks, the President expressed confidence that the program would continue to enhance strategic foresight, leadership, and collaborative capabilities among senior military and civil service officers. She encouraged course members to leverage the knowledge gained for national security, defence preparedness, and policy development in an increasingly complex global environment.