PM Modi announces launch of mission 'Sudarshan Chakra'
INDIAN DEFENCE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the launch of Mission ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting India’s defence preparedness, technological self-reliance, and space-security capabilities.
Beyond its defence significance, Mission Sudarshan Chakra carries wider economic and strategic implications. It is expected to generate opportunities for domestic industries under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, involving public-sector undertakings, private defence firms, and start-ups in areas like drones, satellite imaging, and cyber security. The move could open avenues for export-oriented defence manufacturing, enhance India’s bargaining power in global geopolitics, and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. As India continues to navigate a complex security environment marked by border tensions and rapid militarisation in its neighborhood, Mission Sudarshan Chakra reflects New Delhi’s determination to blend mythology-inspired symbolism with cutting-edge technology, ensuring both national pride and robust defence infrastructure for the future.
The mission, inspired by the mythological weapon of Lord Vishnu symbolizing protection and power, is designed to integrate advanced surveillance systems, AI-driven decision platforms, and indigenous missile defence technologies into a unified command framework. By doing so, it seeks to strengthen India’s ability to counter aerial threats, enhance real-time battlefield awareness, and provide a multi-layered security shield against both conventional and asymmetric warfare challenges. Analysts suggest that this mission is not just about modernising the armed forces but also about establishing India as a global hub for next-generation defence innovation.