The faculty and course members of the 65th National Defence College Course called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 7, 2025).

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that national interests and objectives form the foundations of the security framework of any nation. However, universal values are at the core of our national interests. The Indian tradition has always looked at the entire humanity as one family. Universal brotherhood and peace have been our articles of faith. But we have also given importance to being battle-ready to defeat the forces that are harmful to humanity and our nation. 

The President said that our Armed Forces demonstrated the strength of jointness and strategic foresight during ‘Operation Sindoor’. The calibrated, tri-service response resulted in effective synergy. This synergy was behind the successful campaign to dismantle the terror infrastructure across the line-of-control and deeper inside the territories across the border.

The President said that the process of promoting jointness started with the creation of the Department of Military Affairs with the Chief of Defence Staff as its Secretary. She noted that efforts are underway to restructure forces through the establishment of Integrated Theatre Commands and Integrated Battle Groups.

The President said that the changing geopolitical environment and security contexts call for dynamic responses. She was happy to note that India is engaged in transforming the Armed Forces into a technologically-advanced, combat-ready force capable of multi-domain integrated operations.

The President complimented the National Defence College of India for conducting this international program, which has become a benchmark learning intervention. She expressed confidence that this program has succeeded in fostering better understanding, mutual cooperation and appropriate linkages in the national, regional and international fields related to security.

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