Hyderabad: College of Defence Management awarded with ‘President’s Colours’

President Droupadi Murmu stressed the need for the forces to be updated on emerging disruptive warfare in multiple domains and emphasised that the role of CDM is crucial to keep the forces future ready

Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu awarded the President’s Colours to College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, here, on Friday. The President’s Colours, is the highest award to any defence institution, acknowledges the college’s outstanding contributions to professional military education.

In her address, Murmu stressed the need for the forces to be updated on emerging disruptive warfare in multiple domains and emphasised that the role of CDM is crucial to keep the forces future ready.

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“I am told that the learning imparted by this college is crucial for enhancing the operational efficiency of the armed forces. The advancements in technology have a deep influence on national security too. The traditional definitions and methods of warfare are being challenged by the emerging technologies and new strategic partnerships. India is giving high priority to the emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, and utilizing them in Indian defence systems, for enhanced efficiency and global competitiveness,” she said and urged the defence forces to contribute towards the self-reliance and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

The President complimented the college’s enduring legacy and its dedication to providing officers with the skills to effectively manage complex military operations, logistics, and resources while embracing new-age technologies and strategies.

Expressing her happiness on women officers undergoing the learning at CDM, Murmu said, “I have been encouraging and appreciating our women officers at various events of defence services, for making a mark in different domains. You are an inspiration for all the other women and young girls who dare to dream”.

During the event, the President also released the ‘Special Day Cover’ and a commemorative medallion to celebrate the occasion along with a revised edition of compilation Ancient Indian Strategic Thought titled ‘Pearls of Ancient Indian Wisdom’.