Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025

The Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) is an apex-level forum that brings together India's top civil and military leadership to discuss strategic and conceptual issues concerning national security and defence.

About the CCC:

Purpose: The conference serves as a brainstorming platform for discussions on military and defence matters, offering an opportunity for both civil and military leaders to exchange views and formulate strategies at the highest level.
Frequency: The conference is held annually, with each year focusing on different strategic themes.

Key Details about CCC 2025:

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal.
Dates: From September 15 to 17, 2025.
Theme: The central theme for CCC 2025 is “Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future”.
- This theme will emphasize reforms, transformation, and change within the Armed Forces, aligning with broader objectives of institutional reforms, operational preparedness, and technological advancement.

Focus Areas for CCC 2025:

Reforms, Transformation & Change: The Armed Forces’ ongoing transformation through deep integration and technological modernization.
Operational Preparedness: Enhancing readiness and agility of the forces in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

These focus areas aim to bolster the Armed Forces’ capability to be agile, decisive, and adaptable in the face of evolving security challenges.

Inclusive Engagement:

The conference will also feature interactive sessions with officers and personnel from various ranks of the Armed Forces. This ensures that field-level perspectives are incorporated into high-level discussions, enriching the overall deliberations.

Key Attendees:

Prime Minister of India (inaugurating the event).
Defence Minister.
National Security Adviser.
Minister of State for Defence.
Chief of Defence Staff.
Defence Secretary.

Significance of CCC:

The Combined Commanders' Conference provides a critical platform for shaping defence policy and enhancing the operational efficiency of the Indian Armed Forces.
It aligns military strategies with national security objectives, addressing emerging threats and ensuring that India’s military remains technologically advanced and operationally prepared.

Source: PIB

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