Meet the Changemakers

Shri Rajnath Singh - Hon'ble Defense Minister

Shri Rajnath Singh, India’s Defence Minister, has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s security policies, military modernization, and defense self-reliance.

Gen. Anil Chauhan – CDS

General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), is a distinguished military leader known for his strategic vision and operational expertise.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, a distinguished IAS officer from the 1989 Kerala cadre, has been serving as India’s Defence Secretary since November 1, 2024.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar - Defence Secretary

Shri Sanjeev Kumar - Defense Production Secretary

Shri Sanjeev Kumar, a 1993 batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, serves as the Secretary of the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence.

General Upendra Dwivedi – COAS

Shri Sanjay Seth, currently serves as the Minister of State for Defence. With a strong background in finance, law, and industrial administration, he has held key roles in governance

Shri Sanjay Seth - Rajya Raksha Mantri

General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, is the 30th Chief of the Army Staff of India, bringing nearly four decades of experience in military strategy, border security, and counter-terrorism operations.

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi - CNS

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, is the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, bringing nearly four decades of distinguished service in maritime security, strategic operations, and defense leadership.

Air Marshal AP Singh - CAS

General Rakesh Kapoor - DCAOS (Info Sys & Coord)

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM, is the 28th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Commissioned into the fighter pilot stream in 1984,

Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, a distinguished armored corps officer, currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Info Sys & Coord).

General Rahul Singh - DCAOS (Capability Development & Sustenance)

General Rahul R Singh currently serves as the DCOAS (CD&S), overseeing the modernization and operational readiness of the Indian Army.

Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare - Principal Adviser

Lieutenant General Raj Shukla (retd.) – Honorable Member of UPSC

Lieutenant General Vinod G. Khandare, PVSM, AVSM, SM, is a distinguished veteran of the Indian Army, currently serving as the Principal Adviser in the Ministry of Defence.

Lieutenant General Raj Shukla, PVSM, YSM, SM, ADC, is a decorated veteran of the Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery, known for his leadership in strategic warfare, military modernization, and defense policy.

Dr. Samir V Kamat – Chairperson, DRDO

Dr. Samir V. Kamat, an acclaimed materials scientist and defense technologist, has been serving as the Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, and Chairman, DRDO since August 26, 2022.

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria (retd.)

Admiral Karambir Singh (retd.)

Commissioned into the fighter stream in 1980, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria was awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour for his exemplary performance.

Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, served as the 24th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy from 2019 to 2021, leading India’s maritime strategy during a period of heightened global security challenges.

Major Vineet Kumar (retd.) – CyberPeace

Dr. D.K. Sunil, appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in September 2024, has been instrumental in advancing India’s aerospace capabilities.

Dr. D.K. Sunil - Chairman and Managing Director of HAL

Major Vineet Kumar is a distinguished social entrepreneur and cyber security expert with over 18 years of experience in internet governance and cyber security.