Vice-President urges coordinated global efforts to eradicate corruption

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan today called for sustained international dialogue, mutual learning and strategic cooperation to address the rapidly evolving global security and developmental challenges.

Addressing the delegates of the fourth edition of the International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP) at Up-Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Vice-President welcomed 38 international delegates and participants from India, particularly highlighting the participation of senior professionals and leaders from friendly and like-minded countries, including those from the Global South.

IN-STEP is a two-week programme jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence and National Security Council Secretariat, in collaboration with the National Defence College. It provides a platform for senior professionals to exchange perspectives on strategic, security and developmental issues and strengthen institutional and professional linkages.The previous editions were held in March 2024, October 2024 and October-November 2025. (UPDATED ON 25TH SEPT 2026)