New Delhi. 29 March 2024. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar visited DSSC, Wellington on 28 March 2024 and addressed the Future Leadership of the Indian Armed Forces attending the 79 Staff Course. Chief of the Naval Staff shed light on the Maritime legacy of India and the importance of the country’s geography in establishing maritime character in the Indian Ocean Region. He highlighted the Indian Navy’s transformation into a Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive, and Future-Proof force employing the tenets of Aatmanirbharta.
Admiral R Hari Kumar elaborated on some of the recently conducted operations by the Indian Navy, including anti-piracy missions. He dwelled upon the crucial role performed by the Navy in protecting India’s trade and other maritime interests. He also underscored the importance of jointness and integration within the Armed Forces to achieve national military objectives.
Defence Services Staff College, situated in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the few establishments worldwide that offers training to prospective staff officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in addition to a select group of officers from the paramilitary and civil services and friendly foreign nations.
The College, which had humble beginnings in 1947, has since earned a reputation for excellence around the world and numerous awards. Being among the first in the world to train officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as civil service officers under one roof, DSSC has an impressive reputation both domestically and internationally for its dedication to academic excellence. Nestled amidst the verdant Nilgiris, countless tea plantations, and a diverse array of flora, DSSC embodies the pinnacle of Indian military prowess.
