Port Blair, Sept. 3: Andaman and Nicobar Command Technical (ANTech) seminar was organized at Dweepika Auditorium, Haddo by the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers. The two-day event, held from 2 to 3 Sep 2024, was the maiden event organized in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) aimed at fostering collaboration and exchanging ideas between the ANC and the industry.

The event was inaugurated by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), who emphasized the importance of adopting indigenous and cutting-edge technologies to enhance the operational capabilities of the armed forces. He also highlighted the dynamic nature of security threats in the ANI and the need for a technology-driven approach to counter these challenges effectively.

General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff, also graced the occasion with his keynote address through video conference.

The seminar brought together a diverse group of participants, including senior officials from various branches of the armed forces and 150 representatives from Indian Defence and Civil Industry. The event incorporated presentations, panel discussions, sharing of insights and experiences by senior military officers, prominent members from the Civil Industry, and an exhibition showcasing products and innovations by over 30 defence manufacturers.

The ANTech Seminar underscored the dedication of the Armed Forces in fostering technological innovations in the broader realm of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and provided a unique platform for all the stakeholders to come together and seek tailored solutions to the challenges being faced by the Armed Forces. This is indeed a step further in the process of Nation Building.