In a stirring address to young minds in Ranchi, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Indian Navy, positioned India among the globe’s strategic heavyweights. ‘A powerful nation alone garners international attention,’ he stated, aligning this strength with the ambitious ‘Viksit Bharat-2047’ roadmap.
The event, hosted at Tender Heart School, brought together students from eight local institutions under the ‘Developed India-2047’ initiative. Defence State Minister Sanjay Seth’s presence added prestige. Admiral Tripathi highlighted the Navy’s prowess in enduring extended conflicts and overcoming formidable odds.
Fielding a pointed query on escalating arms purchases despite peace rhetoric, the Admiral clarified: True peace demands capability, not mere dialogue. India’s push towards full ‘Atmanirbhar’ status in weaponry is accelerating.
The interactive session covered national security imperatives, leadership essentials, SSB selection processes, and geopolitical shifts. Admiral Tripathi prescribed a quartet of virtues for triumph: optimism, confidence, integrity, and bold aspirations.
‘Learn to stay joyful innately; life eases automatically,’ he advised the youth. He stressed that sincere duty performance, relentless effort, and committed workmanship are vital for youth-led nation-building.
Minister Seth hailed the Navy Chief’s visit as Ranchi’s honor, noting how such engagements fuel patriotic fervor among the young. Attendees included school leaders, educators, families, military dignitaries, and eager students, with smooth conduction by Shivangi Shukla.