The first edition of the Biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference was held from the fifth to the eighth of March, virtually from New Delhi. Follow-on proceedings were held in New Delhi in a hybrid format.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the inaugural session with Chief of the Defence Staff. The inaugural session of the Conference was held onboard the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.

Speaking on the occasion, the Defence Minister said, the Indian Navy’s brave act in recent incidents and developments in West Asia and the adjoining seas is commendable.

The Defence Minister exhorted the Commanders to remain poised for operations across the spectrum of conflict and emphasised the importance of Tri-Services joining together.

The conference included a review of major operational, material, infrastructure, Logistics and personnel-related initiatives.