¨     3rd Indian Military Heritage Festival places emphasis on traditional military legacy and modern defence technology.

¨     Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth was the Chief Guest.

¨     Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth addressed the inaugural session of 3rd Indian Military Heritage Festival at the United Service Institution of India in New Delhi.

¨     Minister highlighted the need to safeguard India’s military traditions.

¨     He also emphasised on the importance of strenghtening self-reliance and innovation in defence.

¨     As per the minister, domestic innovation, indigenisation and emerging technologies remain vital pillars of India’s defence readiness.

¨     At the event, he unveiled several defence-related publications.

¨     These included The Sukraniti: Statecraft and Warcraft by Col PK Gautam (Retd) and Honours & Awards of the Indian Armed Forces by Dr AK Mishra.

¨     The festival features discussions, displays and public interactions to broaden understanding of India’s military past and its role in shaping current security priorities.