NEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asiaโs largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
The event, a hub for technological innovation and collaboration, brought together scholars, industry leaders, and defence personnel to discuss cutting-edge advancements shaping the future.
During a Fireside Chat, Gen Anil Chauhan shared critical insights on the modernisation and advancement of the Indian Armed Forces, with a special focus on preparing for emerging challenges in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing, and Cognitive Warfare.
Emphasizing the need for adaptability and strategic foresight, he urged young minds to embrace innovation and contribute to the nationโs technological prowess. Addressing an enthusiastic audience comprising students, scholars, and NCC cadets, he highlighted the core values of Discipline, Resilience, Courage, and Sacrifice as essential attributes for tackling security challenges in the modern era.
Distinguished Presence and Theme of Techkriti 2025
The event was graced by the presence of Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Central Air Command, and Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur.
This yearโs theme, โPanta Rheiโ (Everything Flows), encapsulates the ever-evolving nature of technology and innovation. Techkriti 2025 serves as a remarkable platform for fostering scientific curiosity, encouraging entrepreneurship, and pushing the boundaries of discovery.
Rakshakriti: Defence Expo Showcasing Cutting-Edge Military Tech
A special highlight of the event was โRakshakritiโ, a dedicated Defence Expo aimed at showcasing next-generation defence technologies. The exhibition facilitated direct interactions between defence officials, researchers, and industry leaders, driving deeper collaborations in military innovation.
Gen Chauhan took the opportunity to engage with budding technologists, discussing the future of defence technologies such as autonomous drones, AI-driven warfare systems, and indigenous weapon development. The expo reinforced Indiaโs commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing, aligning with the โAtmanirbhar Bharatโ initiative and reducing dependency on foreign imports.
Strengthening Defence-Academia-Industry Synergy
Techkriti 2025 provided a crucial platform for fostering synergy between the armed forces, academia, and the defence industry.
The discussions at the event emphasized the role of research institutions like IIT Kanpur in developing breakthrough defence technologies that could revolutionize modern warfare.
As India marches towards technological self-sufficiency, initiatives like Techkriti 2025 serve as catalysts for bridging the gap between academic research and real-world defence applications, ensuring that the country remains at the forefront of innovation in military technology.
