Vice-President Addresses 66th Course of National Defence College

The Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed participants of the 66th Course of the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi, on the theme “India’s Core Values, National Interests and National Objectives”.

Addressing 122 participants, including officers from the Indian Armed Forces, civil services, police and other government organisations, as well as 41 officers from friendly foreign countries, the Vice-President highlighted the importance of strategic thinking, integrated policymaking and international cooperation in addressing contemporary security challenges.

Referring to Viksit Bharat @ 2047 as a defining national objective, the Vice-President stressed the need to align long-term vision with available resources, sound policy choices and national priorities. He emphasised that national security encompasses the protection of India’s land, airspace, maritime interests and cyberspace, while creating conditions for sustained development and prosperity.

Air Marshal Manish Kumar Gupta, Commandant, National Defence College, faculty members and participants of the 66th NDC Course were present on the occasion..(UPDATED ON 12TH OCTOBER 2026)