26th November 2025
10:30 AM onwards
CII, Sector 31, Chandigarh
How can North India contribute to the growing Defence Industrial Complex in India?
The Chandigarh Citizens Foundation, in collaboration with CII, invites you to a Round Table Discussion on a theme of strategic and national importance:
Date: 26th November 2025
Venue: CII, Sector 31, Chandigarh
Time: 10:30 AM onwards
This high-level discussion, organized under the aegis of CCF’s Focus Group on National Security, aims to explore how the Northern Region can play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing and innovation ecosystem.
- Sub-Themes
- What is needed to spur defence innovation and research in the Northern Region? (Military view)
- How does the industry see the development of a defence industrial ecosystem in the Northern Region? (Industry view)
- What are the policy constraints or limitations that inhibit the development of a defence industrial base in the Northern Region? (Bureaucracy view)
- Proposed Speakers
- Defence View: Lt Gen J.P. Singh & Lt Gen Anil Ahuja
- Industry View: Representative from TASL & one speaker (TBC)
- Bureaucracy View: Mr. G.S. Malhi & one speaker (TBC)
- Moderator: Lt Gen K.J. Singh
The discussion will bring together thought leaders from the armed forces, industry, and bureaucracy to share insights and recommendations. The key outcomes will be compiled into a summary paper to inform a larger seminar on the subject.
Tea and Networking Breaks Included
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