The Army Commanders’ Conference, a premier biannual event of the Indian Army’s apex leadership, commenced in New Delhi today and will continue till 04 April 2025. The conference provides a vital platform for the senior leadership of the Indian Army to review the overall security situation, strategize on future threats, and deliberate on key operational and administrative issues.
The gathering is aimed at shaping the Indian Army into a more agile, adaptive, technologically enabled, and future-ready force. Senior commanders from all Army Commands, Principal Staff Officers, and other top-level officials are participating in the high-level discussions.
Focus on Operational Readiness and Emerging Challenges
Over the course of four days, the conference will review and assess the current internal and external security environment, evaluate ongoing operations, and discuss strategic preparedness to address emerging threats and challenges. Key topics include improving the operational responsiveness of the Field Army and enhancing resilience in logistics, communication, and combat readiness.
Raksha Mantri to Chair Key Session
Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, will chair the Raksha Mantri Session and deliver the keynote address during the conference. This session will include a presentation on the Indian Army’s initiatives under the declared ‘Year of Reforms’, highlighting institutional improvements and modernization efforts across the force.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will also address the senior leadership, focusing on jointness, integration, and tri-service synergy in operations and planning.
Vision for a ‘Saksham & Sashakt Bharat’
A special session during the conference will feature a talk by the CEO of NITI Aayog, who will outline India’s developmental journey and share insights on the envisioned role of the Indian Armed Forces in building a ‘Saksham & Sashakt Bharat’ — a capable and empowered India. The address is expected to align national aspirations with the evolving role of the military in shaping national security and development.
Deliberations on Reforms and Quality of Life
Reflecting the Indian Army’s commitment to transformation, the conference will include discussions on new methodologies for effective decision-making and management reforms to improve organizational health, structural efficiency, and command processes. There will also be focused sessions on personnel welfare, housing, education, health, and administrative improvements aimed at enhancing the quality of life for soldiers and their families.
The conference reaffirms the Indian Army’s approach to remain forward-looking and reform-driven, in line with its role as a modern and responsive force safeguarding national interests. The decisions and recommendations from the conference will shape future policy directions and contribute to strengthening India’s defence preparedness in the years ahead.
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Jai Hind.
a number of incidents are happening in PAN India, where Police personnel are manhandling the Indian Armed Forces serving personnel and Ex-Servicemen. The last was beating of Col Pushpinder Singh Bath in Patiala. This case became viral in public domain, wherein it was observed that Local Div HQ, Corps HQ at Ambala and West Comd Chandimandir besides IHQ MoD (Army) never came forward to stand in solidarity with Col & Mrs Pushpinder Bath. The family was left at their own and have finally to move to Punjab & Haryana High Court for justice.
On the other hand, SSP Patiala, DG Police and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab left no stone unturned to save their Police personnel though they were at fault.
The above matters affect the morale of the Serving Soldiers. Punjab Ex-Servicemen Org was seen totally mobilized to help the family of the Serving Col. God knows, what will happen to the Ex-Servicemen if gets involved in any such incident.
As it is Officers and JCO/OR and Equivalent are already divided for the reasons best known to the higher hierarchy. Even among Officers, Serving as well as Retired, there is total non participation by Star Senior Officers in the cases of Junior Officers leaving very few exceptions. While they being actively participating in Print and Electronic Media on National TV various Debates and can change the public opinion. But remain bussy with all other Topics except Welfare Ex-Servicemen. There is a Separate class within the Officers, which is not a good sign. Common Welfare cases e.g. #SPARSH or #ECHS are seldome taken up by them with the Govt or Service HQs.
The Army Commanders confrence was the right plateform to discuss this issue officially, request the Hon’ble Defence Minister for necessary action in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs.
We the Ex-Servicemen would request to share the information.
Warm regards.