First Edition of Biannual Naval Commanders Conference 2024 was Conducted Ffrom 05 to 08 Mar 2024

First edition of Biannual Naval Commanders Conference 2024 was conducted from 05 to 08 Mar 2024. The Conference is an institutional forum that enables deliberations on important Maritime Security issues at Military-Strategic level. The inaugural session of the Conference was held onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. Follow-on proceedings were conducted at #NewDelhi, in hybrid format, on 07 and 08 Mar 2024. The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, presided over the inaugural session, with CDS, Defence Secretary and other senior MoD officials and Naval Commanders in attendance. Commending brave and prompt response by Indian Navy to recent incidents and developments in West Asia and adjoining seas, the Raksha Mantri exhorted the Commanders to remain poised for operations across the spectrum of conflict. He underscored leadership role expected of Indian Navy towards ensuring peace and prosperity in Indian Ocean Region. In addition, the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri emphasised the importance of Tri-Services Jointness and Integration to favourably shape and influence future battlespace. The proceedings at New Delhi on 07-08 Mar 2024 included review of major operational, materiel, infrastructure, Logistics and personnel related initiatives. Besides, senior naval leadership reviewed existing and future plans, including capability enhancements in island territories, to mitigate contemporary and future challenges in maritime domain. Service Chiefs of Indian Army and IAF also engaged with Naval Commanders, sharing their assessment of the operating environment, outlining readiness levels to defend national interests amidst prevailing and evolving security challenges; Numerous areas and domains to enhance Tri-Services Synergy and Cooperation. On the sidelines of conference, Naval Commanders also interacted with various ‘Think Tanks’ during ‘Sagar Manthan’ event on 08 Mar 2024. The forum provided an opportunity to engage with MSMEs, Innovators and Academia to deliberate ways, means and novel avenues to further Aatmanirbharta initiatives and enhance SelfReliance in defence production. HarKaamDeshKeNaam