Punjab Chief Minister Engages National Defence College Delegation in Strategic Dialogue on Regional Dynamics

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convened a high-level strategic dialogue with a visiting delegation from the National Defence College on February 2, 2024, marking the commencement of a comprehensive five-day study tour (February 2-6) to the state. In his formal address, Chief Minister Mann articulated the tour's core objective: to facilitate an in-depth analysis of Punjab's multifaceted socio-political, economic, and sectoral landscape, providing crucial regional intelligence to senior military and civilian officials. This engagement underscores the state administration's proactive approach to fostering institutional understanding of regional governance, security paradigms, and developmental challenges. The interaction serves as a critical platform for exchanging perspectives on Punjab's strategic significance within national frameworks, potentially informing future policy formulation and inter-agency coordination. The delegation's immersion in Punjab's operational environment represents a significant initiative to bridge civil-military understanding and enhance strategic assessment capabilities regarding one of India's key border states.