Govt’s focus is to make a technologically-advanced & future-ready military: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the military leaders to think critically, adapt to unforeseen circumstances and leverage latest technological advancements to gain a strategic advantage in today’s ever-evolving geopolitical landscape. Addressing the MPhil Convocation ceremony of 62nd National Defence College (NDC) course (2022 batch) in New Delhi on October 19, 2024, he urged […]
‘Rapid advancement of technology stands as the most crucial force’
Text of RM’s speech at the Convocation Ceremony of the National Defence College in New Delhi It gives me immense pleasure to be here this morning at National Defence College, the highest seat of strategic learning of our Country. I am filled with pride and hope for the nation. Each of you stands at the […]
‘Time has come for Pvt sector to take lead in defence manufacturing’
Text of RM’s speech at the DRDO Industry Workshop on defence technology acceleration in New Delhi. सबसे पहले मैं, Defence Research and Development Organisation को, इस महत्त्वपूर्ण workshop के आयोजन के लिए, बधाई देता हूं। आपके द्वारा आयोजित यह workshop, भारत में, defence sector से जुड़े हुए सभी stakeholders को, न सिर्फ एक साथ बैठकर […]
Shri Rajnath Singh launches ‘Dare to Dream 5.0’ for innovators to come forward with transformative ideas for defence applications
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the private sector to move forward from ‘participation’ to ‘taking lead’ in the defence sector, assuring the Government’s full support to make India an innovation & technology hub and one of the strongest countries in the world. He was addressing scientists, industry leaders, academia, start-ups, MSMEs and […]
Raksha Mantri lays foundation stone of Very Low Frequency Station in Vikarabad, Telangana to bolster Navy’s operational readiness
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of a new Very Low Frequency (VLF) Station of the Indian Navy at the Damagundam Reserve Forest site, Pudur Mandal in Vikarabad, Telangana on October 15, 2024. The facility, built at a cost of Rs 3,200 crore, will be spread across 2,900 acres. It will bolster […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh virtually dedicates to the nation 75 BRO infrastructure projects
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on October 12, 2024, virtually dedicated to the nation 75 infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore. These projects – 22 roads, 51 bridges & two others – are spread across 11 States/Union Territories. Nineteen (19) are in Jammu & Kashmir, 18 in […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh performs Shastra Pooja with troops at Sukna Military Station on the occasion of Dussehra
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh performed the traditional Shastra Pooja at the Sukna Military Station in West Bengal on October 12, 2024 on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. This significant ceremony in the Indian Army symbolises the respect for weapons as the protectors of the nation’s sovereignty. Raksha Mantri initiated the rituals with Kalash Pooja, […]
Raksha Mantri virtually inaugurated Prerna Sthal at Burdang in memory of 22 soldiers who lost their lives last year’s flash floods in Sikkim.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on October 11, 2024, virtually inaugurated Prerna Sthal at Burdang in Sikkim in the memory of 22 soldiers who lost their lives during a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood at the South Lhonak Lake in the state in October last year. Owing to the bad weather in Gangtok, Raksha Mantri carried […]
Raksha Mantri addresses the Senior Leadership of Indian Army during Army Commanders’Cconference
The second Army Commanders’ Conference of year 2024, commenced in a hybrid format on 10 Oct 2024 in a forward location at Gangtok. Conduct of the Senior Commanders Conference at a forward location underlines Indian Army’s focus on ground releaties. During the event, Indian Army’s apex leadership comprehensively deliberated upon all aspects of existing security […]
DefConnect 4.0: Raksha Mantri launches ADITI 2.0 challenges & DISC 12 to foster innovation, entrepreneurship & ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the second edition of Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI 2.0) challenges and the 12th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC 12) during DefConnect 4.0 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt. on October 07, 2024. ADITI 2.0 features 19 challenges from the Armed Forces and allied agencies in […]