A profound tribute was paid to the legacy of General BC Joshi as the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DDSS), Savitribai Phule Pune University, hosted the General BC Joshi Memorial Lecture 2025 on Monday, 1st December 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Swarajyarakshak Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Sabhagruha, Iravati Karve Shaikshanik Sankul, SPPU, Pune – 411007.
This year’s Memorial Address was delivered by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of the Naval Staff, who spoke on the topic “Shaping India’s Future through Sea Power and Self-Reliance – An Indian Naval Perspective.” His reflections offered a compelling understanding of India’s maritime capabilities and strategic direction.
The programme was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Gosavi, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SPPU; Prof. (Dr.) Parag Kalkar, Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor, SPPU and Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti Bhakare, Officiating Registrar, SPPU.
Also present were Prof. (Dr.) Nitin Karmalkar, Former Vice Chancellor, SPPU, senior officers from the Southern Command, officers from the Indian Navy, SPPU authorities, faculty, staff and students, marking the occasion with strong academic and institutional participation.
The event reflected DDSS’s continued commitment to fostering strategic thought and honouring distinguished military leadership.