Manish Gupta

Thanks NDC for inviting me to share my my thoughts on a subject which was both complex and challenging followed by 45 minutes of question and answers in which foreign and national participants also participated with interest.

H.E. Ms. Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner to India, delivered an insightful talk at #NDC today, on the topic - ‘UK’s Strategic concerns in the changing Geopolitical Environment’. She highlighted UK’s #Security challenges & UK-India Vision 2035.

H.E Mr. Denis Alipov, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to India delivered a talk on the topic 'Strategic Security concerns of Russia & Indo-Russian Relations' at #NDC today. He highlighted special & privileged strategic partnership with India.

Grateful to Air Marshal Manish Kumar Gupta, Commandant, and the Directing Staff of the National Defence College for the privilege to address the officers today.

"It shows that early aircraft losses, which dominated international coverage, were only one part of a larger campaign that unfolded very differently over time and ended with the Pakistan Air Force outmatched, India establishing air superiority over significant portions of Pakistani airspace, and conducting precision strikes across the depth of Pakistan."

Ms. Suhasini Haidar, renowned Journalist delivered a talk on the topic ‘Escalating Conflicts & the Risk of Catastrophic Consequence for Global Security’ at NDC today. She highlighted the imperatives for India in varying global #Security landscape & #Geopolitical confrontations.

Ms. Sunita Narain Environmentalist, DG Centre for Science Environment delivered a talk on the topic 'Environmental Security' at NDC today. She underscored Right to Clean Environment, Climate risks and Environmental Protection ingenuities for inclusive & affordable development.

Shri Yugal Kishore Joshi, Programme Director #NITIAayog, delivered an insightful talk on the topic ‘Tourism & Hospitality in India: Challenges & Opportunities’ at NDC today. He elucidated challenges & way ahead for sustainable hospitality and new avenues for travel partnerships.

मुख्यमंत्री @myogiadityanath जी से आज लखनऊ में राष्ट्रीय रक्षा महाविद्यालय, रक्षा मंत्रालय, नई दिल्ली के नेशनल सिक्योरिटी एंड स्ट्रेटजिक स्टडी कार्यक्रम के अंतर्गत प्रशिक्षण प्राप्त कर रहे भारतीय सशस्त्र बलों, विभिन्न देशों की सेनाओं तथा भारत सरकार की सिविल सेवाओं के वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने राष्ट्रीय रक्षा महाविद्यालय, नई दिल्ली के कमांडेंट एयर मार्शल मनीष कुमार गुप्ता जी के नेतृत्व में शिष्टाचार भेंट कर संवाद किया। इस अवसर पर डिफेंस इंडस्ट्रियल कॉरिडोर, ब्रह्मोस मिसाइल निर्माण इकाई, जेवर अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा एवं गंगा एक्सप्रेस-वे सहित प्रदेश के औद्योगिक और अवसंरचनात्मक विकास से जुड़े विभिन्न विषयों पर चर्चा हुई। साथ ही मुख्यमंत्री जी ने अपनी सिंगापुर और जापान यात्रा के अनुभव भी प्रतिनिधिमंडल के साथ साझा किए।

@Avinash_Chikte Proud of you sir, having flown the MiG-21 with you.....now the third innings starts..... All the best

I flew my last airline flight yesterday, because today’s my 65th birthday. #pilotlife #futurepilots #pilot #retirement #avgeek

On 07 Mar, NDC celebrated the #AlumniMeet2026. Over 150+ Alumni attended the heart-warming #Reunion event. Alumni reconnected & shared their joy of homecoming to #AlmaMater. It was truly a memorable gathering of Minds & Memories. #NDCAlumniMeet2026

Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry delivered a talk on the topic ‘Boosting India’s Manufacturing Sector: Role of Govt & Policy’ at NDC today. He accentuated Policies,Skill development,Make in India initiatives & Schemes to strengthen Manufacturing Sector.

Shri Sanjeev Sanyal, renowned author & Member of EAC-PM, delivered a talk on ‘Bharat Varsha: The Origins of our Civilisation Identity’ at #NDCDelhi today. He accentuated a plethora of primeval texts, which highlighted India’s opulent ancient civilisation.

As part of the Study Tour to Odisha, Air Marshal Manish Kumar Gupta,Commandant & 66th NDC Course participants had the honour of calling on the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha at Lok Bhavan today.The interaction was marked by insightful exchange on constitutional governance & security.

Air Marshal Manish Kumar Gupta,Commandant NDC & 66th NDC Course participants called on Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble CM of Odisha today as part of study tour. The interaction provided an overview of the state's development trajectory & governance model for Viksit Odisha 2036.

The Air Force Band was exceptional at the Beating Retreat 2026. They performed ‘Brave Warrior’, ‘Twilight’, ‘Alert (Post Horn Gallop)’ and ‘Flying Star’ impeccably. The Sindoor formation was brilliant!

Gen Anil Chauhan #CDS delivered an address at the National Defence College underscoring the imperative of change management in an era marked by three major disruptions #Geopolitical, #Geotechnical, and #Geoeconomic. He highlighted evolving domains of warfare, the impact of Revolution in Military Affairs and the need for adaptive, future-ready #Leadership to cope with persistent disruptions. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India