The 3rd Strategic and Security Dialogue on “Rise of China & Its Implications for The World”, on 18th and 19th March 2024. was jointly organized by the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, SPPU along with the Centre for China Analysis and Strategy, New Delhi and Centre for Advanced Strategic Studies (CASS).
It was my pleasure to welcome the august gathering on behalf of the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DDSS), Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
This inaugural address was delivered by the General Anil Chauhan PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Monday, 18th March 2024 at 11:00 am at Sant Dnyaneshwar Hall, Main Building, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, in the presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SPPU, Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Gosavi; Pro-Vice Chancellor, SPPU, Prof. (Dr.) Parag Kalkar; Mr. Jayadeva Ranade, President, Centre for China Analysis and Strategy, New Delhi; Air Marshal Bhushan Gokhale, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd); Air Marshal S S Soman, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd); Lt Gen Rajendra Nimbhorkar (Retd.) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM; Lt Gen S S Hasbnis (Retd.) PVSM, VSM, ADS; Shri Vijay Kelkar, Former Finance Secretary and Chairman of 13th Finance Commission; Mr. Shrinivas Sohani, Former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman & UAE; Ms. Namrata Hasija, Research Fellow, CCAS; Mr. Nitin Gokhale Founder of Strat News Global, New Delhi; Defence Officers; speakers from various parts of India; RSP Officers; Research Scholars; SPPU Authorities; Faculty; Staff; Students and Representatives from print & electronic media.