Archive · 10 Dec 2025
College of Defence Management Celebrates 56th Raising Day
The College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad celebrated its 56th Raising Day with a series of events.
These included a run and cycling event organized with the help of two clubs, a ceremony to conclude a women empowerment program, and a special performance by the Indian Navy’s Band Symphony.
CDM, established in 1970, is a top institution for defence management education.
It offers a special course called the Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) that helps improve leadership and management skills in the Armed Forces.
CDM has also trained officers from other countries, promoting global defence cooperation.
The Commandant of CDM praised everyone's efforts and reaffirmed the institution's commitment to excellence in defence management.
The College of Defence Management (CDM) celebrated its 56th Raising Day with a run, cycling event, and valedictory ceremony for the DRIWE programme.
The event included a performance by the Indian Navy’s Band Symphony and was attended by officers, staff, and their families.
CDM, established in 1970, is a premier tri-service institution for higher defence management education.
The Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) is CDM's flagship programme aimed at enhancing organisational effectiveness in the Armed Forces.
CDM has trained over 660 officers from friendly foreign nations, promoting international defence cooperation.
- Who
- College of Defence Management (CDM), officers, staff, families, and spouses of officer trainees
- What
- 56th Raising Day celebrations including a run, cycling event, valedictory ceremony, and musical performance
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Secunderabad, Hyderabad
- Why
- To commemorate the institution's commitment to excellence in defence education and management
- Event
- 56th Raising Day
- Location
- Secunderabad, Hyderabad
- Organizers
- College of Defence Management (CDM), Purple Pacers, Purple Pedallers
- Participants
- Officers, staff, families, and spouses of officer trainees
- Programmes
- Raising Day Run, Cycling Event, DRIWE Valedictory Ceremony, Indian Navy’s Band Symphony Performance
- Establishment Year
- 1970
- Flagship Programme
- Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC)
- International Training
- Trained over 660 officers from friendly foreign nations