Central University of Kerala Launches Students’ Interactive Programme to foster engagement in the field of defence

Kasaragod: The Central University of Kerala launched ‘INICIO TEJASWINI 2024’, a new initiative aimed at facilitating engagement between experts in the field of defence and diplomacy, and students from diverse backgrounds. The program seeks to encourage the exchange of ideas and the development of new policies for nation-building and national integration.

The inaugural event, titled ‘INICIO TEJASWINI 2024: A Civil-Military Synergy’, was officially opened by Prof. Vincent Mathew, Vice Chancellor (i/c) of the Central University of Kerala. Shri P. Bijoy IPS, District Police Chief, served as the Guest of Honor and emphasized the importance of discipline in everyday life.

The event attracted around 400 students from various institutions, including NCC cadets, Student Police Cadets, NSS volunteers, and students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and Kendriya Vidyalaya.

The following interactive session featured presentations by Col. Y. Vijaykumar on life in the Indian Army and the recruitment process, and by Lieutenant Commander Anupama Thapliyal on women’s experiences in the armed forces. The event concluded with an interactive discussion between the students and the experts, culminating with the singing of the National Anthem.

Prof. K. Jayaparasad, Dean, School of Global Studies, chaired the session. Prof. Suresh R, Director, Centre for Defence and Security Studies (CDSS), delivered the welcome address and V. Sreejith, Security Officer, proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Reinhart Philip, Coordinator of CDSS, presented an activity report detailing the Centre’s initiatives.