Modi lauds Armed Forces for success of Op Sindoor
Plan for next 2 yrs reviewed at Comdrs’ Conference
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, Sept 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today complemented the Armed Forces for the success of `Operation Sindoor’ and integral role played by them in nation building, anti-piracy and safe return of citizens from conflict zones.
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Modi inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata today, an apex-level brainstorming forum of the Armed Forces which is held once in two years.
Besides complementing the Armed Forces for success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Prime Minister also lauded them for providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief assistance to friendly countries, an official statement issued on first day of three-day conference, said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Commanders on September 16 and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan on September 17.
In line with 2025 being the ‘Year of Reforms’ in defence, Modi instructed the Ministry of Defence to swiftly implement concrete steps to achieve greater Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation to meet future challenges and to prevail against any eventuality.
The statement said the Prime Minister was briefed on operational readiness of the forces in context of new normal created by ‘Operation Sindoor’, future of warfare in context of emerging technology and tactics.
Modi also reviewed the reforms implemented during last two years and plan for next two years, it added.
“Over the next two days, the Combined Commanders’ Conference would conduct holistic review of various structural, administrative and operational matters based on feedback from across the forces, preparedness of the Armed Forces in face of increasing global uncertainties as well as discussions to develop the roadmap for implementation of the vision of the Prime Minister,” the statement said.
Earlier in the day, Narendra Modi inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata. Theme of the Conference is ‘Year of Reforms-Transformation for the Future’, in line with ongoing modernization and transformation of the Armed Forces.
Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces from May 6-10 targeting terror camps and military establishments deep inside Pakistan and PoJK killing large number of terrorists and their mentors. The operation was carried out in the aftermath of April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians including 25 tourists and a local were killed.
The Conference is being attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Ex-servicemen Welfare) Dr Niten Chandra, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) Dr Mayank Sharma and other senior officers.
Held once in two years, this Combined Commanders Conference is the apex-level brainstorming forum of the Armed Forces that brings together the nation’s top civilian and military leadership to exchange views and lay the groundwork for the future development of India’s military preparedness.
“The CCC 2025 is focusing on Reforms, Transformation & Change and Operational Preparedness. Together, these reflect the Armed Forces’ commitment to institutional reforms, deeper integration and technological modernization, while sustaining a high level of multi-domain operational readiness.
“The deliberations will seek to further strengthen the Armed Forces which are agile and decisive in an increasingly complex geo-strategic landscape. Continuing with the tradition of inclusive engagement, the conference will feature interactive sessions with officers and personnel of various ranks from the Armed Forces, ensuring that field-level perspectives enrich the discussions at the highest level,” the statement said.
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