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CDM National Seminar 2025- Developing Military Strategic Authentic Leaders: Re-Imagining Concepts and Strategies

CDM National Seminar 2025- Developing Military Strategic Authentic Leaders: Re-Imagining Concepts and Strategies

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Categories Latest Info, Seminars
Date February 1, 2025

College of Defence Management (CDM) Secunderabad, a premier tri-services institution of the Armed Forces commenced its much-awaited National Seminar on ‘Developing Military Strategic Authentic Leaders: Re-Imagining Concepts and Strategies.’ with the opening address by Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D, Commandant, CDM.

The twenty-first century is spoken of as the ‘Asian Century’ to acknowledge the shift of the pivot of economic growth from Europe and Americas to Asia. Asian powerhouses like China, India and Indonesia are expected to drive the global growth. India has set ambitious targets of growth over the next three decades with the aim of achieving a developed nation status by 2047, when it completes 100 years of Independence. However, it is worth reminding that India as a nation-state has a rich history spanning thousands of years. In the golden era of Indian History, it not only attained the status of being a Global Leader, but also sustained this position for more than a millennium. India’s influence on the World is deep-rooted in history, with this golden era signifying an age when India was considered as a powerhouse in a wide spectrum, spanning not just economics and trade, but also education, science, culture, spirituality, administration and warfare.

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Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D.

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An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption and a passion for adventure.
Throughout his service, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications on the Technical Staff Officers Course(TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).
Major General Chhibber’s military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in Eastern, Northern and Western Sectors including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion and the ASC training Centre. He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at College of Defence Management.

A prolific writer he has written many papers on technology absorption in Indian Army and presented same at National Seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units.
Beyond his academic and military achievements, General officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army.
His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) on 26 Jan 2025, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on 26 Jan 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). On 01 Oct 2024, the General Officer was appointed Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps.
Currently, he holds the prestigious appointment of Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), effective June 1, 2024. His vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders.