Context:
On India’s 79th Independence Day (15th August 2025), the Prime Minister announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a landmark defence initiative to safeguard India’s strategic, civilian, and religious sites from potential enemy attacks.
About Mission Sudarshan Chakra
- What it is?
- A national security mission to build an advanced, multi-layered shield protecting vital installations across India.
- Inspired by the mythological Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Krishna, blending cultural ethos with modern defence technology.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence.
- Objectives:
- Develop indigenous, research-based security systems for multi-domain threats (air, land, sea, cyber).
- Promote self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) in advanced defence technology.
- Provide integrated protection for critical infrastructure, urban centres, and sacred sites.
- Key Features:
- Multi-Layered Defence: Surveillance, interception, and counter-attack capabilities.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Security shield for strategic, civilian, and religious places.
- Advanced Technology: AI-enabled radar tracking, cyber defence, and physical protection.
- Indigenous Development: Fully designed, developed, and manufactured in India.
- Long-Term Plan: Gradual expansion and upgradation of the system till 2035.
