Tri-service Conference ‘Parivartan Chintan’ held in New Delhi

Summary

• Event Name & Location: Tri-service Conference 'Parivartan Chintan' in New Delhi.

• Date: April 8, 2024.

• Purpose: Focus on brainstorming and idea incubation to propel Jointness and Integration within the Armed Forces towards a "Future Ready" stance.

• Keynote Speaker: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan underscored the importance of a Joint Culture among the Armed Forces, integrating service capabilities for enhanced efficiency and interoperability.

• Attendees: Heads of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, Strategic Forces Command, National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, College of Defence Management, and Military Institute of Technology; also, heads of the Armed Forces Special Operations Division, Defence Space Agency, Defence Cyber Agency, and the Defence Communication Agency.

• Facilitation: By the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.

• Discussion Points: Initiatives for the next generation of reforms in modernization, procurement, training, adaptation, and collaboration. Emphasis on embracing emerging and innovative technologies and deliberation on National Strategic Issues impacting National Security.

• Closing Remarks: CISC Lt Gen JP Mathew expressed confidence in the evolving Joint Operational Structures towards a Future Ready Indian Armed Forces.

Keywords explained

1. Tri-service Conference: A meeting involving all three branches of a nation's armed forces to enhance coordination and strategy.

2. Joint Culture: A unified approach within the armed forces that emphasizes cooperation and shared objectives across different service branches.

3. Integration: The process of combining operations, strategies, and resources across military branches for more effective and unified action.

4. Interoperability: The capability of different military forces and systems to work together seamlessly in joint operations.

5. Future Ready: A state of preparedness for emerging threats and challenges, emphasizing adaptability and technological advancement.

Relevant Information

• Strategic Forces Command (SFC):

• Established: January 2003

• Purpose: Manages India's nuclear arsenal and ensures readiness and security of strategic and tactical nuclear weapons.

• Defence Cyber Agency (DCA):

• Established: 2019

• Purpose: Enhances cyber warfare capabilities and protects against cyber threats, operating under the Integrated Defence Staff.

• Integrated Defence Staff (IDS):

• Established: 1 October 2001, post-Kargil War recommendations.

• Purpose: Promotes coordination and integration across Indian Armed Forces to optimize operational effectiveness.

• Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC):

• Established: 2001

• Purpose: India's first Tri-service command, overseeing strategic interests in Southeast Asia and securing the Strait of Malacca.

• Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD):

• Established: 2019

• Purpose: Conducts joint special forces operations across all services, addressing counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and unconventional warfare.

Link to Article : Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in)

Released On : 08 April 2024