SAPTA SHAKTI SECURITY SYNERGY SEMINAR ‘A Whole-of-Nation Approach (WoNA) to Counter Future Conflicts’
Jaipur : The long-awaited Security Synergy Seminar on ‘A Whole-of-Nation Approach (WoNA) to Counter Future Conflicts’ commenced on 10 Nov 2025 at Jaipur Military Station under the aegis of Sapta Shakti Command, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), New Delhi. Conceptualised by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, South Western Command, the two-day seminar aims to foster synergy between the Indian Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, civil administration, academia and industry towards developing a unified national security framework.
In his inaugural address, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command highlighted that the current global environment is extremely turbulent, marked by volatility, uncertainty and shifting power dynamics. The Army Commander cited examples of recent global conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars wherein, apart from the military, the economic, civil infrastructure, citizens, information and cyber were equally targeted with impunity. Hence, the modern warfare has transcended conventional battlefields to include multiple domains such as cyber, space, drones and electronic warfare, demanding seamless integration of all components of national power -Diplomatic, Informational, Military and Economic (DIME) supported by technology. He highlighted that true national resilience stems from the collective effort of Governance, Industry, and Citizens - the essence of the Whole-of-Nation Approach. He further exhorted that ‘Security of the Nation’ should become a ‘Habit’ and ‘Soul of the Nation’ in this contemporary world. Taking guidance from Honourable PM Narendra Modi’s visionary framework of ‘JAI - Jointness, Atmanirbharta & Innovation’, Army Commander urged to adopt a transformation from an ‘Individual Centric to National Centric’ Approach, for a cohesive, self- reliant & future ready force.
Security Synergy Seminar, the first of its kind, brought to the table illuminating discussions, amalgamating thoughts and wisdom of eminent military strategists, experienced senior veterans, diplomats, bureaucrats, industry, innovators, senior stake holders of state administration, acclaimed media houses and 130 students from various universities in Jaipur. The deliberations focussed on evolving multi-domain threats and formulating a comprehensive national security framework. The seminar also witnessed interesting and innovative ideas during question & answer sessions. The concept of ‘Citizen Warriors’ emphasises that every citizen is a ‘Gate Keeper’. The brain storming sessions intend to identify gaps in institutional, technological & operational domains in the current ‘Mil-Civil Fusion’ and simultaneously recommend measures/ actions for integration of all the stakeholders, bridging the gaps in policy, resources and inter-agency coordination for building a security culture.
The first day of the seminar witnessed thought-provoking sessions on ‘The Strategic Imperative of WoNA’ and ‘Forging Partnerships - The Pillars of Collaboration’. The second day will deliberate on invigorating ideas on ‘Information Operations’ and a State-level framework to tackle future conflicts. The special highlight of this Security Synergy Seminar is to propose a framework for Rajasthan, which will act as an example for other States to imbibe.
The Security Synergy Seminar serves as a vital platform to align military preparedness with national development goals under Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047. It signifies not just an end, but means to an end. The seminar served as a launch pad for the much-desired integrated National Framework, where each conversation translates into tangible actions to strengthen India’s security, resilience, and self-reliance, thereby emphasising on the importance of ‘Whole of Nation & Govt’ approach, which is the immediate need of the hour.
साभार :
© CopyRight Pressnote.in | A Avid Web Solutions Venture.