Modi invokes divine icon Lord Krishna, unveils Sudarshan Chakra Mission for security enhancement
India Announces the Sudarshan Chakra Mission for Enhanced National Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Sudarshan Chakra Mission during India's 79th Independence Day celebrations, marking a significant stride towards securing the nation's strategic, civilian, and religious sites from potential threats. This decade-long initiative, inspired by the Mahabharat's Sudarshan Chakra, symbolises the protection of vital institutions, much like Lord Krishna shielding the sun to aid Arjun.
The mission, aimed at achieving an Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in defence and critical infrastructure, will be fully indigenous, from research and development to manufacturing.
Key Objectives and Capabilities
The Sudarshan Chakra Mission encompasses a multi-layered security framework, an integrated threat response network, advanced interception and counter-strike capabilities, public-private collaboration, and inspiration drawn from the Mahabharata.
- Multi-Layered Security Framework
This framework includes advanced surveillance systems powered by AI, a robust cyber protection system to guard against cyber warfare and hybrid attacks, and physical security enhancements with fortified facilities and rapid-response protocols.
- Integrated Threat Response Network
The network facilitates real-time coordination among security agencies, intelligence bodies, and research centres to ensure swift threat neutralization.
- Advanced Interception and Counter-Strike Capabilities
These capabilities integrate surveillance, interception, and counter-strike functions to neutralize threats across air, land, and sea domains.
- Public-Private Collaboration
Partnerships with Indian R&D agencies, defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and private innovators will be leveraged to harness indigenous technology.
- Inspiration and Symbolism
The mission draws inspiration from the Mahabharata, symbolizing the protection of vital institutions.
The Sudarshan Chakra Mission aspires to create a powerful, multi-layered defence shield, potentially surpassing systems like Israel's Iron Dome, by providing comprehensive protection for critical zones in India. The mission also includes interception capabilities, counter-attack capabilities, and advanced surveillance systems. It is designed to function a step ahead of all possible future attacks, neutralizing threats swiftly to strengthen India's security architecture by 2035.
- The Sudarshan Chakra Mission, announced by India on its Independence Day, aims to protect vital institutions, not just limited to national security, but also extends to general news, war-and-conflicts, politics, and the realm of cricket, mirroring Lord Krishna's shielding of the sun in the epic Mahabharat.
- With its advanced interception and counter-strike capabilities, the Sudarshan Chakra Mission is poised to respond effectively to potential threats in various domains, including those emanating from international cricket conflicts or political disputes, owing to its integrated threat response network and public-private collaborations.
