United Service Institution of India (USI)

United Service Institution of India (USI), India’s oldest defence think tank is conducting “THE INDIAN MILITARY HERITAGE FESTIVAL”. The year 2022-2023 is being celebrated as the year of India’s presidency of the G-20. We are proud to be working in tandem with the Government of India’s strategic policies to affirm our position as a global powerhouse, a truly vibrant democracy, and a rising power that is working for the development of all countries in the global south. The Festival is being planned as a flagship annual programme to be held in Delhi, at Manekshaw Centre that will focus on our Heritage and Military traditions; Security and Self-Reliance and the vector of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the defence and military domains. The event will bring together Indian and global corporates, our public sector undertakings, non-profits, think-tanks and associations, as well as high net-worth individuals who are committed to national security and philanthropy, as well as being open to the general populace including students, academicians, research scholars, and people interested in the themes for this year’s event, for cross-pollination of ideas and discussions.

Military History and Heritage

India's military history and heritage are extensive and diverse, spanning epochs of warfare and valour. From the ancient battles recounted in epics like the Mahabharata to the empires of the Mughals and Marathas, India's past is deeply intertwined with its military achievements. Highlighting this history is vital as it honors the sacrices of soldiers, imparts invaluable lessons from past conicts, and helps shape national identity and pride. India's military heritage stands as a testament to its resilience and adaptabily, serving as a source of inspiration for generations to come. Preserving this legacy is not just about honoring the past; it is about guiding the future with lessons learned from history. The Indian Military Heritage Festival aims to explore and showcase this rich legacy to the world.

Security, Strategy & Geopolitics

The IMHF is a major rendezvous for the entire military ecosystem. It provides a platform for discussions on a host of contemporary issues relating to India and the world in a vertical dealing with Security, Strategy and International Relations.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative

The USI Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative (ANBI) provides a platform to designers, developers, manufacturers and security forces to cross-fertilise ideas and develop a robust ecosystem for indigenisation and self-reliance in defence technology. Specially curated sessions are conducted for the services and strategic industry partners to debate and reflect on the existing and evolving technologies.

"Today, India is not just a market for defence companies, it is also a potential defence partner.
I call on India's private sector to invest more and more in the country's defence sector" -PM Modi (Aero India Show)

AIM

To acquaint future thought leaders with the dynamics of comprehensive national security with special emphasis on India's strategic culture, military heritage, education, modernisation of security forces and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

OBJECTIVES

  • Highlight India’s rich military heritage and indigenous military cultures. Also promote literature on Indian military history and the art and science of warfare.
  • Facilitate policymakers and strategic thinkers to build consensus on issues concerning modern warfare and India’s interests and aspirations.
  • To provide a platform to the designers, developers, manufacturers, and Industry partners for promoting the Atmanirbhar Bharat programme.
  • Provide a stage for discussions of future and emerging technologies in the military domain and showcase developments in these technologies in influencing the modern battlespace.
  • To promote a nuanced understanding of evolving geopolitics, its impact on the global order, and implications for India’s strategic security.
  • Inculcate not only the ‘All of Government’ approach to national security, but to engage the whole of the nation to foster greater understanding of the current and emerging security challenges in a holistic manner.
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Pradeep Kumar Gautam (Retd) is a war veteran of 1971 (Bangladesh). He is an Honorary Distinguished Fellow at CMHCS. He has written extensively on environmental security, water, climate change, military affairs, and Tibet.He has authored edited chapters, articles and monographs on Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Kamandaka’s Nitishastra, and The Kural. He is the co-editor of three volumes of Indigenous Historical Knowledge: Kautilya and His Vocabulary. He is a subject matter expert for the College of Defence Management. 

Col P K Gautam

(Retd)