The second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, culminated on 25th October at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.

This two-day event brought together policymakers, strategic thinkers, academia, defence personnel, veterans, scientists, and subject matter experts from India and abroad to examine India's strategic directions and developmental priorities.

Key Points

• Theme of the seminar was "Drivers in Nation Building: Fueling Growth Through Comprehensive Security," 
• Prominent speakers from India, the United States, Russia, Israel, and Sri Lanka, offered a global perspective on how security influences our nation's developmental trajectory toward Viksit Bharat @2047
•  The dialogue aimed not only to analyse the current landscape but also to formulate visionary strategies for sustainable and inclusive growth.
• The second day of Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 was structured into three sessions, covering key aspects of comprehensive security, with prominent speakers sharing their insights: -
• The dialogue featured two special addresses. Dr S Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, emphasised on the pivotal role India's space sector plays in strengthening national security.