Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses 66th Course of National Defence College

The Vice-President of India addressed the 66th Course of the National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi on the theme “India’s Core Values, National Interests and National Objectives.” Addressing 122 participants—including personnel from Indian armed forces, civil services, police, and 41 officers from friendly foreign countries—he emphasised that national strategy must convert national intent into tangible outcomes. He stated India’s goal to become a leading global power is aimed at preventing other nations from dictating terms, while upholding the sovereign equality of all nations and opposing border encroachments. The address covered India’s civilisational philosophy ('Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'), constitutional values, five broad national security and development priorities, global challenges like terrorism and cyber threats, engagement with the Global South, and the 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047' vision.