New Delhi – The Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) wrapped up on Saturday, drawing leaders from the army, navy, air force, diplomats, academics and the public to discuss India’s past and future security.
The United Service Institution of India ran the two‑day event from Nov. 14‑15, hosting talks, book launches, and artwork on military history. The Ministry of Defence said the festival aims to boost military engagement and diplomacy with partner nations while keeping the public tuned into national security.
Defense Minister of State Sanjay Seth opened the third edition on Friday. He urged young people to study India’s military legacy to build a strong, self‑reliant future. “Knowing our history is not just pride – it’s a foundation for national security,” he told the crowd.
Highlights included a gallery of historic paintings by retired Lt‑Col Arul Raj and new books: “The Sukraniti: Statecraft and Warcraft” by Retd. Col. P.K. Gautam, and “Honours & Awards of the Indian Armed Forces” by A.K. Mishra. Air Marshal Vikram Singh released Because of This: A History of the Indo‑Pak Air War 1971, while a joint book by the Indian Army and USI spotlighted battlefield bravery.
Panels covered a range of topics: Operation Sindoor, the forgotten war in India, contested partitions, rivalries in Tibet, the Border Security Force’s role in Bangladesh, and the future of military technology. A new project, “Shaurya Gatha,” was launched to preserve military heritage through education and tourism.
The Defence Research & Development Organisation added a photo exhibition showing how its innovations support ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ – home‑grown self‑reliance. The festival closed with an emphasis on learning from history to strengthen India’s national security and global military ties.
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