CDS General Anil Chauhan Advocates for Technological Advancements in Future Security
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Synopsis
General Anil Chauhan emphasizes the crucial role of technological advancements and strategic flexibility in addressing future security challenges during the inauguration of Techkriti 2025 at IIT-Kanpur.
Key Takeaways
- The importance of embracing technological advancements in defense.
- Strategic thinking and adaptability are key to future security.
- Collaboration between armed forces and academia is essential.
- The festival theme 'Panta Rhei' reflects technological evolution.
- 'Rakshakriti' showcases cutting-edge defense technology.
New Delhi, March 28 (NationPress) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan underscored the necessity of embracing technological innovations, stating that strategic foresight and flexibility are essential to tackle future security challenges, as reported by an official on Friday.
During the inauguration of Techkriti 2025, Asia’s largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, held at IIT-Kanpur, General Chauhan voiced his insights regarding the imperative for progress and modernization within the Indian Armed Forces.
He elaborated on the importance of being prepared for the emerging challenges of Future Wars, particularly in the realms of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Cognitive Technologies.
In a bid to enhance collaboration among the armed forces, academia, and the defense sector, General Chauhan engaged with enthusiastic technologists and encouraged students to consider careers in defense and technology.
He inspired the young audience, which included scholars, students, and NCC Cadets, by emphasizing the principles of discipline, resilience, courage, and sacrifice.
The opening ceremony was graced by notable guests, including Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, AOC-in-C of Central Air Command, and Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur.
This year's festival theme, ‘Panta Rhei’ (Everything Flows), represents the ongoing evolution of technology and innovation.
The event serves as a platform to connect researchers with industry leaders, fostering the advancement of cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous drones, bolstering national security and decreasing import reliance.
Techkriti 2025 is poised to be a celebration of technology, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, pushing the limits of discovery and innovation.
A special segment, ‘Rakshakriti’, will feature a dedicated Defence Expo to exhibit the latest in defense technology, marking a highlight of Techkriti 2025.
Techkriti is an annual four-day intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurship festival organized by IIT-Kanpur, taking place in March. The term Techkriti is derived from ‘tech’ (technology) and the Sanskrit ‘kriti’ (creation).
Established in 1995 to foster student technological innovation, the 31st edition is currently being held from March 27-30.
The festival aspires to align the efforts, projects, and ideas of students towards a singular goal – to benefit society. To this end, the organizers have created an international platform for innovation and competition.
