Udhagamandalam: President of RAM Nath Kovind on Wednesday said there was a need to think of new ways to secure national interests and ensure national security because the country passed a challenging time.
He was taken to the training officers at the Defense Staff (DSSC) staff in Wellington.
“Climate is pleasant and cheerening it from the Nilgiri hills conducive to learning.
And this applies to armed officers who undergo training in DSSC here,” he said as he spoke to the 77th staff courses.
Trainee officers from various countries around the world are placed in DSSC.
The president, who underwent a four-day tour to Nilgiris, said the nation passed a challenging time.
“The concept of national security and defense changes.
Geo-strategic and geo-political compulsions and many other factors have made a security landscape more complex.
Low intensity conflict, counter terrorism and non-fighting conflicts raises different challenges.
There is a need to have a comprehensive understanding of All aspects.
“In this changing time, he stressed that the country must think of new ways to secure their interests and ensure safety.
“This will require a new approach.” Kovind said students would be given comprehensive input during the staff courses to help them understand changes in dynamics.
Referring to the Covid-19 pandemic, the President said all humanity experienced difficult times and that the pandemic had an impact on all walks of life.
Kovind expressed confidence that professional learning in DSSC would allow student officers to absorb the necessary competencies.
“To become an effective leader, officers must show excellence in private and professional domains.” He also appreciated the extraordinary grit and determination that was displayed by the armed forces in handling the situation on the border.
Governor of Banwarilal Purohit attended the program in DSSC.