YC-NISDA

You are cordially invited to the General BC Joshi Memorial Lecture 2025

Speaker: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy

Topic: Shaping India's Future through Sea Power and Self-Reliance – An Indian Naval Perspective

📅 Date: Monday, 1st December 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM (Guests are requested to be seated by 2:30 PM for security reasons)

📍 Venue: Swarajyarakshak Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Sabhagruha, Iravati Karve Shaikshanik Sankul, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune – 411007

🎖️ Organized by: Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DDSS), Savitribai Phule Pune University

This event commemorates and honors the remarkable legacy of General BC Joshi.

Unable to attend in person? Join us live via webcast: https://webcast.unipune.ac.in/DDSS/

Had an excellent lecture-cum-discussion on “India's Strategic Culture and Leadership” by Lt Gen Ajai Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, PhD (Retd), Member, National Security Advisory Board.

Ahead of the lecture, Lt Gen Singh had a courtesy meeting with Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Gosavi, at the Vice Chancellor’s Office, Main Building, Savitribai Phule Pune University.

The lecture-cum-discussion was organised by the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University, on Thursday, 7th August 2025 at 11:00 AM at YC-NISDA Library Hall, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Building, SPPU, Pune.

The session was a remarkable confluence of ancient Indian wisdom and contemporary strategic imperatives, leaving the audience deeply inspired, both intellectually and spiritually.

On this occasion, prizes were also distributed to new students of the Department who won the competition "Hunt Campus SPPU" by me on the day of the Deeksharambh Induction Program.

RSP Officers, SPPU authorities, faculty members of the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, and students were present for this enriching interaction.

The Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University is organising a lecture-cum-discussion by Lt Gen Ajai Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, PhD (Retd), Member of the National Security Advisory Board, on the topic “India's Strategic Culture and Leadership.” This session will offer valuable insights into India’s evolving strategic thought and the role of leadership in shaping national security.

The event will take place on Thursday, 7th August 2025 at 11:00 AM at YC-NISDA Library Hall, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Building, SPPU, Pune – 411007. All are cordially invited to join this enriching academic interaction.

Special Lecture on “Future Wars and Warfare” – A Powerful Glimpse into Tomorrow's Battlefields!

The Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DDSS) at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) successfully organized a Special Lecture on “Future Wars and Warfare”, delivered by none other than General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of India.

General Chauhan captivated the audience with his deep strategic insights into the shifting paradigms of warfare, technological disruptions, and the evolving global security landscape. His address provided invaluable foresight into future national and global defence challenges.

The programme commenced with the Maharashtra Song and University Song, in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Gosavi, Hon’ble, Vice Chancellor, SPPU; Prof. (Dr.) Parag Kalkar, Hon’ble, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, SPPU; Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Khare; Head, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, SPPU; CMA (Dr.) Charusheela R. Gayake; Officiating Registrar, SPPU; Management Council Members and Senate Members of SPPU; SPPU Authorities, Faculty and students.

A vibrant Q&A session followed the lecture, giving students and faculty a unique opportunity to engage directly with one of the nation’s top military minds.

Heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the success of this landmark event. It was truly a memorable day of learning, leadership, and strategic inspiration.

The wide coverage given by leading print media is attached

You can watch full program: https://webcast.unipune.ac.in/DDSS/