Event
International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics
Schedule
12-14, April 2023Wednesday - Friday
0900 - 1800 Hrs
Curtain Raiser
The Defence Sector is one of the key sectors in India, with a wide-ranging mandate of
national security. The same is founded on efficient management of massive financial resources
and their optimum utilization, within a robust financial planning framework.
In an attempt to engage in global narratives on Defence finance and economics as well as
calibrate a sustainable blue-print for Defence expenditure in India, the Ministry of Defence
(Finance) is organizing an ‘International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics’ from 12th
to 14th April 2023 in New Delhi, which will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Defence Minister of
India.
The Conference aims to bring together distinguished policy makers, academics and
government functionaries in the field of Defence Finance and Economics in India and abroad,
with a view to exchange best practices and ideas in line with fast changing spectrum of security
strategies and policies worldwide. We envisage that this International Conference on Defence
Finance will be catalytic in enhancing the country’s defence preparedness, management of
financial resources and efficient execution of the Defence budget.
The discussions will cover contemporary issues like handling Defence finance and economics,
strategy for optimal resource allocation and utilization, including cost-effective logistics
management, Defence acquisition practices across the world, Defence research and
development, best practices on Manpower management, including pay and pensions
management of Defence personnel and structural oversight mechanisms within Defence
ecosystems.
The objective of the Conference is to understand the best practices, experience and expertise
across the world and benchmark processes to International standards. Through this event, we
aim to involve experts in the field of finance and economics and imbue our institutions with
academic discourse. The conference seeks to set the stage for collaborations with foreign
governments, international institutions and global leaders in the Defence space, to build on the
ongoing initiatives by the Government on indigenization and self-reliance in the Defence sector,
and conclude path-breaking reform agendas.
For more, read press release here
Event Schedule
All participants may register themselves at the registration desk of the International Conference at the Hotel Ashok.
The International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics will be inaugurated by Honorable Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister).
| Topic | Keynote Speaker | Panelists |
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General Anil Chauhan, PVSM,UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM Chief of Defence Staff |
Hudson Institute, Tokyo |
| Topic | Keynote Speaker | Panelists |
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Shri T. V. Somanthan, IAS Finance Secretary |
Research Associate, Defence Economics, IISS (UK) Deputy Director and Fellow, Carnegie India |
1130-1145 Hrs. : Tea
1300-1430 Hrs. : Lunch
1600-1630 Hrs. : Tea
1930 Hrs. : Conference Dinner
| Topic | Keynote Speaker | Panelists |
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Shri Giridhar Aramane, IAS Defence Secretary |
Head of Curriculum-Marine, Glasgow, UK Senior Associate, Institute of Security Governance, Defence Security Cooperation University (DSCU), USA Former DCIDS (PPFD), Former Chairman SCAPCC |
| Topic | Keynote Speaker | Panelists |
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Shri Samir V Kamat, Secretary DRDO |
Director, RAND National Security Supply Chain Institute, USA (Via- VC) Email ID: bmartin@rand.org Former DCIDS (PPFD), Former Chairman SCAPCC |
| Topic | Keynote Speaker | Panelists |
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Shri Vijoy Kumar Singh, IAS Secretary, ESW |
Senior Advisor, HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies, Kenya |
| Topic | Keynote Speaker | Panelists |
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Lt. Gen. (Retd) D. B. Shekatkar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Via- VC) |
Chief Financial Officer, MoD, Sri Lanka Associate Professor, JNU |
1130-1200 Hrs.: Tea
1330-1430 Hrs.: Lunch
1600-1630 Hrs.: Tea
1930 Hrs.: Cultural Evening & Dinner
| Topic | Keynote Speaker | Panelists |
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Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, IAS Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
Senior Finance Controller (Defence Purchase), Bangladesh Strategic Analyst |
| Topic | Keynote Speaker | Panelists |
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Admiral R. Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Naval Staff |
Director General, BIISS, Bangladesh Former DG Mechanised Forces and Strike Corps Commander |
The International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics will be valedicated by the Honorable Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence).
1130-1200 Hrs.: Tea
1330-1430 Hrs.: Lunch
1530-1600 Hrs.: High Tea
Chief Guest
(Inaugural Session)
Hon'ble Defence Minister
Shri Rajnath Singh
Chief Guest
(Valedictory Session)
Hon'ble Minister of State for Defence
Shri Ajay Bhatt
Event Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Event Speakers
Panelists
Event
COMMITTEE
COORDINATION COMMITTEE
Shri A.N. Das, Sr. Jt. CGDA
Shri Rozy Agarwal, CDA (N/CG)
Ms. Maulishree Pande, Jt. CGDA
Shri Arvind Khare, CDA
Ms. Sarika Aggarwal Synrem, Jt. CGDA
Shri M.H. Khan, IFA (Capital-Navy)
RECORDING COMMITTEE
Shri Amit Prasad, Jt.CGDA
Shri R.P. Singh, IFA(R&D)
ACCOMMODATION COMMITTEE
Shri Rozy Agarwal, CDA (N/CG)
TRANSPORT COMMITTEE
Shri R.P. Singh, IFA(R&D)
Dr. Jayaraj Naik, Jt.CGDA
CATERING COMMITTEE
Ms. Sarika Aggarwal Synrem, Jt.CGDA
STAGE MANAGEMENT AND COMPERING COMMITTEE
Shri Hari Har Mishra, IFA (CC)
Ms. Maulishree Pande, Jt.CGDA
MEDIA PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Shri Amit Prasad,Jt. CGDA
Shri Arvind Khare,CDA
SPEECH COMMITTEE
Shri Rajesh Chandra,Jt.CGDA
INVITATION COMMITTEE
Shri Rozy Agarwal,CDA (N/CG)
Shri M.H. Khan, IFA(Capital-Navy)
RECEPTION COMMITTEE
Shri K Ravi Kumar, Sr. Jt.CGDA
Shri Rajesh Sharma, Addl FA& JS, MoD
Dr. Ajay Kumar Pradyot, IFA(WAC)
Shri Vedveer Arya, Addl FA &JS, MoD