Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the Armed Forces to embrace jointness, Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), and innovation as the pillars of future military readiness. Addressing the Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata, he stressed that evolving security challenges demand seamless synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The Prime Minister called for accelerated adoption of cutting-edge technologies, enhanced indigenous defence production, and reduced dependence on imports. He reaffirmed his government’s push for Atma Nirbhar Bharat In the
The high-level conference, attended by the Defence Minister, National Security Advisor, and the Chiefs of the three services along with senior commanders, reviewed India’s security landscape, modernisation plans, and strategies to strengthen operational preparedness for the future.