Pune Hosts 2nd Gen SF Rodrigues Memorial Seminar Focused on National Security @2047
Pune, 19th September 2024: The Regiment of Artillery, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), hosted the 2nd Edition of the Gen SF Rodrigues Memorial Seminar at the General Bipin Rawat Auditorium, Pune, on 19th September 2024. This prestigious event paid tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff and focused on the critical theme of National Security @2047.
The seminar began with a keynote address by Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, setting the tone for the discussions. Comprehensive fireside chat sessions were held on “Audit of India’s Defence Posture” and “Amrit Kaal – The Road Ahead (Blueprint on Capacity Building).” Additionally, Air Marshal (Dr.) Diptendu Choudhury (Retd), Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, VM (Devotion to Duty), Vayu Sena Medal, delivered a special address on Atma Nirbharta, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance in achieving national security objectives.
The seminar featured enriching deliberations on national security issues from military, economic, and diplomatic perspectives. Esteemed veterans, with their diverse experience, contributed meaningfully to the discussions, generating actionable insights for the future. The event saw a large turnout of distinguished participants, including serving and retired officers, scholars, and experts.
In his concluding remarks, Lieutenant General Adosh Kumar, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Director General Artillery, and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Regiment of Artillery, delivered a vote of thanks to the esteemed speakers, participants, and organizers for their valuable contributions. The seminar concluded on a high note, with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to addressing the complex challenges of national security.
