CABINET SECRETARY ADDRESSES ARMY COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE, HIGHLIGHTS SOVEREIGN AI, RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS AND WHOLE-OF-NATION PREPAREDNESS

During the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, the Cabinet Secretary, Dr T V Somanathan, addressed the senior leadership of the Indian Army and highlighted key strategic imperatives for national preparedness in an increasingly complex global environment. In his address, he emphasised the critical need to develop sovereign Artificial Intelligence models and underscored the importance of resilient supply chains to safeguard national interests amid evolving geopolitical challenges. He also stressed the necessity of stronger civil-military cooperation and observed that a whole-of-nation approach remains essential for achieving optimal outcomes in both conflict and peacetime. Speaking on Atmanirbharta, the Cabinet Secretary described it not merely as a policy objective, but as a national mindset in which every sector, every institution and every citizen contributes towards building a self-reliant and resilient India. The interaction formed part of the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference deliberations focused on strengthening national security, preparedness and institutional synergy.