Archive · 24 Dec 2025
President Murmu highlights security and self-reliance
President Droupadi Murmu recently spoke about how left-wing extremism is almost gone in India due to the government's efforts.
She also talked about the importance of supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, which aims to boost indigenous production and strengthen local supply chains.
The President addressed the probationers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, emphasizing their crucial role in managing the financial resources of the Indian Armed Forces.
She highlighted the need for continuous adaptation, innovation, and modernization in the Defence Accounts Department.
The President also discussed the evolving geopolitical environment and emerging security challenges, urging the officers to remain lifelong learners and embrace change with confidence.
President Murmu declared that left-wing extremism is close to total eradication due to intensive action by security forces.
She highlighted the importance of socio-economic inclusion in tribal and remote areas to combat extremism.
The President appreciated the role of the IB in ensuring the security and unity of India.
She noted that multi-dimensional security challenges include terrorism, militancy, insurgency, and cybercrimes.
President Murmu emphasized the need for vigilance against digital fraud and the importance of community participation in national security.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- Addressed the IB Centenary Endowment Lecture and probationers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (2024 batch)
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Where
- New Delhi and Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Why
- To discuss national security, the near-eradication of left-wing extremism, and the importance of supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Government Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Security Measures
Government Perspective
The government believes that intensive action by security forces has led to the near-eradication of left-wing extremism.
Critics' Perspective
Critics argue that the government's claims of near-eradication are exaggerated and that more needs to be done to address the root causes of extremism.
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Government Perspective
The government promotes the initiative as a means to boost indigenous production and strengthen local supply chains.
Critics' Perspective
Critics question the effectiveness of the initiative and point to ongoing dependencies on foreign imports.
- Speaker
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Event 1
- IB Centenary Endowment Lecture
- Event 2
- Address to Indian Defence Accounts Service probationers
- Location 1
- New Delhi
- Location 2
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Topic 1
- People-Centric National Security: Community Participation in Building Viksit Bharat
- Topic 2
- Support for Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
- Key Initiatives
- Socio-economic inclusion in tribal and remote areas
- Security Challenges
- Terrorism, militancy, insurgency, communal radicalisation, cybercrimes
- Digital Threats
- Digital fraud, phishing, online abuse
- Role of Defence Accounts Service
- Management of financial resources of the Indian Armed Forces and allied organisations
