National Defence College, New Delhi

Dr. Anup Wadhawan IAS (Retd), Former Commerce Secretary delivered a lecture on the topic ‘Rebuilding Economy with Atmanirbharta & Self-Reliance’. He accentuated imperatives to encourage local manufacturing, production & services to create a robust & self-sustaining ecosystem.

Shri DK Joshi,Chief Economist CRISIL Rating Agency delivered an insightful talk on the topic ‘Tariff Wars: Objective Analysis & Impact on India’ at NDC today. He elucidated Tariff Wars distress on supply chain ecosystem, import, consumer prices & resultant slower export growth.

Prof. Arun Kumar, Author & Former Professor of Economics at JNU, delivered a talk on the topic ‘Issues/ Challenges of Corruption & Black Money’ at NDC today. He underscored impact of corruption on society and its effects on governance regulations for sustainable Economic growth.

Prof.(Dr.)Manoj Choudhary,VC Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Vadodra,delivered a talk on the topic ‘Gati Shakti:A Transformational Initiatives’ at NDC today.He accentuated Gati Shakti plan to revolutionise India's infrastructure through integrated,multimodal connectivity for growth.

Shri Pavithran Rajan, Military Veteran, Co-Founder & Advisor Centre for National Security Studies, delivered an insightful talk on the topic ‘Economic Warfare: Cyber Enablement & Digital Coercion’ at NDC today. He highlighted cyber ops as an instrument of influence & power.

Ms. Sumita Dawra,IAS (Retd) Former Secretary Labour & Employment, delivered a talk on the topic ‘Labour Reforms for Viksit Bharat @2047 at NDC today.She underscored the initiatives & policies to create inclusive labour workflow, social security & safety standards. @SumitaDawra

Shri PD Singh, CEO for India & South Asia Standard Chartered Bank, delivered a talk on ‘Economic & Banking Trends in South Asian Economies with Focus on India’. He underscored Growth Outlook, External Shocks & Domestic Drivers imperatives for India’s Economic Growth.

Shri Ashish Khanna, Director General International Solar Alliance, delivered an insightful talk on the topic ‘Energy: Focus & Issues on Renewable & Green Energy’ at NDC today. He accentuated the salience of Global energy sector & its transition to enhance Energy Security.

Shri Pranay Kotasthane, Deputy Director & Chairs HTG, Takshashila Institution delivered a talk on ‘Tech Wars & Mineral Diplomacy’ at NDC today. He elucidated the geopolitics for critical minerals as the primary driver of Strategic Competition, Economic Power & National Security.

Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran,Chief Economic Advisor GoI, delivered an insightful talk on the topic ‘Building Strategic Leverage in the Emerging New World Order: Challenges & Opportunities for India’ at NDC today. He accentuated transformation & imperatives for a Viksit Bharat @2047.

Ms. Latha Venkatesh,Consulting Editor @CNBCTV18News delivered a talk on ‘Role of RBI in Indian Economy’ at NDC today.She elucidated the role of RBI as regulatory organisation in charge of Banking, Monetary Stability,Financial Systems & to promote Economic growth. @latha_venkatesh

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 Sanjiv N Sahai IAS (Retd), Former Secretary Ministry of Power, delivered an insightful talk on ‘Power Sector Reforms’ at NDC today. He underscored Policies, Green Energy transition & Smart Grid technologies to modernise India’s Power sector.

Shri Anshuman Tripathi,Former Member of National Security Advisory Board delivered an insightful talk on ‘Semiconductors:New Drivers of Geo-politics & Economic Security’ at NDC today.He accentuated the role of semiconductor industries from dependence to dominance & Atmanirbharta

Dr. Prabir De, Faculty at Research & Information System for Developing Countries,delivered a talk on ‘India’s Economic Cooperation with Neighbouring Countries’ at NDC today.He underscored the Neighbourhood First policy and trade through Bilateral agreement & Regional frameworks.

Dr. Niti Bhasin,Faculty at Dept of Commerce #UniversityofDelhi, delivered a lecture on ‘Understanding the Role of Foreign Investment in Economic Development’ at NDC today. She elucidated the salience of Investment and critical catalyst in the growth & affluence of the Nation.

Dr. Anand K Singh,Former VC of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agricultural & Technology,Kanpur delivered an insightful talk on ‘Agricultural Reforms for Viksit Bharat’ at NDC today.He accentuated historical perspectives, reforms & future trajectories for Viksit Bharat @2047.

Shri UK Sinha,IAS(Retd) Former Chairperson #SEBI delivered a talk on ‘Functioning of Modern Capital Markets’ at #NDCDelhi today. He elucidated characteristics of Indian financial ecosystem and imperatives of capital markets to foster economic growth & facilitate wealth creation.

Prof. (Dr.) Ravikrishnan Vinu @iitmadras delivered a talk on ‘Renewable Energy: Opportunities, Challenges & Way Forward’ at #NDCDelhi today. He provided insights into current global energy trends, energy landscape and innovations in Bio & Hydrogen Fuel technologies.