Army Commander Addresses Inaugural Southern Command Territorial Army Military – Civil Fusion Seminar 2025

Army Commander Addresses Inaugural Southern Command Territorial Army Military - Civil Fusion Seminar 2025
Jodhpur – Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Southern Command Territorial Army (TA) Military–Civil Fusion Seminar 2025 held in Jodhpur today.
The seminar, the first of its kind, was envisioned as a pioneering platform to bring together the Armed Forces, academia, industry, and luminaries with the shared goal of enhancing Military–Civil synergy to build a stronger, safer, and more resilient nation.
In his keynote address, the Army Commander underscored the growing importance of military–civil collaboration in addressing the complexities of modern warfare and nation-building. He emphasized that harnessing the combined strengths of diverse stakeholders is crucial for navigating evolving security challenges and driving innovation-led solutions.

The day-long event featured insightful deliberations by distinguished speakers on the changing character of warfare, the integration of technology, and the collective role of society in shaping future security paradigms. Interactive sessions, ideation workshops, and field visits enabled participants to exchange perspectives and develop actionable strategies for enhanced cooperation.
The seminar was conducted in a spirit of collaboration and forward thinking, reaffirming that synergy between the Armed Forces, civil society, and industry can create enduring frameworks for national strength, resilience, and progress.

The event concluded with the reaffirmation of the Indian Army’s enduring commitment to act as a bridge between the military and civil society, fostering shared responsibility for the nation’s security and development.