President Smt. Droupadi Murmu visits Defence Services Staff College Wellington.

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***Need to secure national interests & be prepared for new security challenges like cyber warfare & terrorism: President

***Happy to note that women are commanding various units in Tri-Services: President.

RAJOURI NOV 28:-The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (November 28) visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, Tamil Nadu and addressed
the student officers and faculty.
On this occasion the President said: “The DSSC has made a commendable contribution to training and educating the potential leaders of the armed forces of India and friendly foreign countries and selected civilian officers,”.
“Over the past seven decades, it has played a major role in professionally grooming middle-level officers. It has the unique distinction of having a composite multi-service and multi-national group of student officers and a professionally enriched faculty” she added.
The President was happy to note that women officers are now commanding various units in all the three services.
“The increasing strength and role of women in all spheres is encouraging and inspiring for all, especially young girls,” President said.
She expressed hope for witnessing more and more women joining the Armed Forces, where they can demonstrate exceptional capabilities and break new ground in uncharted territories.
“India is rising, and the world is acknowledging the growth in various sectors, including defence. India is moving towards indigenisation and self-reliance to keep the Armed Forces ready to meet the future challenges,” said President.
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu said that the country is being developed as a major defence manufacturing hub and is moving towards becoming a reliable defence partner & big defence exporter.
“In the fast-changing geopolitical environment, we need to be well-prepared to tackle any situation. We not only have to secure our national interests, but also prepare for new national security challenges like cyber warfare and terrorism. Updated knowledge and cutting-edge technologies based on intensive research are required to be applied.” she said.
She expressed confidence that this course will prepare student officers all for higher responsibilities and as strategists who can deal with complex situations in an effective manner.
The President appreciated the unique role of the institution in nurturing the future senior leadership of the Armed Forces.
She appreciated the creativity, dedication and the focus with which training is being conducted at the College and complimented the student officers for having been selected for the prestigious Staff Course at DSSC.
The President also interacted with the Student Officers, including 38 from friendly countries, attending the course at the DSSC.
She hailed the role of the International Student Officers in strengthening the cooperation and relationship of their countries with India and wished them a fruitful and successful stay at DSSC.
The President also laid a wreath at the War Memorial and interacted with Ex-servicemen & Veer Naris and felicitated them acknowledging the supreme sacrifice of their loved ones in the service to the Nation.
The President was accompanied by the Minister of Backward Classes (Minister-in-Waiting) of Tamil Nadu Government Shri Siva V Meyyanathan and Commandant DSSC, Lt Gen Virendra Vats.
Established in 1948, DSSC is a premier Tri-services institute with a mandate to train and hone their skills of selected middle-level officers of the Armed Forces of India and friendly countries.
Since its inception, the College has trained more than 2,000 International Officers, and 24,000 Indian Officers have passed through its portals.
The College alumni, over the years, have risen to become heads of States and Militaries across the world.