The Indian Navy is set to host the third edition of Swavlamban 2024, a seminar by the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO). A Curtain Raiser Press Conference chaired by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS), took place in New Delhi on October 22, 2024, providing insights into the upcoming event. The seminar will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on October 28-29, 2024.
Theme: “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation”
The theme for this year, “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation,” highlights the Indian Navy’s commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies for strengthening national defence. The VCNS spoke about how the Navy is focusing on Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) and encouraging partnerships with industries to innovate and develop advanced technologies.
Key Features of Swavlamban 2024
- Range of Activities
- The seminar will include unveiling challenges, releasing the Swavlamban 3.0 Document, domain-specific discussions, and recognition of innovators who have contributed to defence technology.
- Hackathon Challenges
- A major highlight is the introduction of the Hackathon Challenges, aimed at finding innovative solutions to real-world operational challenges. Participants will collaborate across technological domains, and the results will be announced during the event.
- Task Forces for Technological Integration
- The Navy has set up two special task forces led by Rear Admirals to work on integrating niche technologies and addressing capability gaps. These teams will complement the existing Technology Development Accelerator Cell (TDAC).
Key Details of Swavlamban 2024
| Details | Information |
| Event Name | Swavlamban 2024 |
| Date | October 28-29, 2024 |
| Venue | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
| Theme | “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation” |
| Main Activities | Hackathon, Document Release, Technology Discussions, Innovator Recognition |
| Special Initiatives | Formation of Task Forces, TDAC support |
Innovation for Future Defence
During the conference, Vice Admiral Swaminathan emphasized that Swavlamban 2024 will showcase the Navy’s significant progress in innovation and indigenisation, and provide a platform for the Indian industry to collaborate and introduce solutions that strengthen the defence sector. The event reflects India’s move towards achieving self-reliance in defence technology and reducing dependence on foreign equipment.
News Summary
- Swavlamban 2024 is the third edition of the Indian Navy’s seminar on innovation and indigenisation.
- The event is scheduled for October 28-29, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- The VCNS shared the Navy’s vision for strengthening defence capabilities through self-reliance and partnerships.
- Hackathon Challenges were introduced, encouraging collaboration across technological domains.
The Navy established special task forces to focus on advanced technology integration.
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Swavlamban 2024 is a seminar organised by the Indian Navy to promote innovation and indigenisation, focusing on advanced defence technologies.
The event will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on October 28-29, 2024.
The theme is “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation,” reflecting the Navy’s focus on self-reliance in defence technologies.
The Hackathon Challenges are national-level competitions where participants collaborate to provide innovative solutions to real-world defence problems.
The Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS), Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, chaired the conference on October 22, 2024.
Activities include Hackathon Challenges, document release, discussions on niche technologies, and recognition of innovators.
The event promotes Aatmanirbharta by encouraging innovation and collaboration between the Navy and Indian industries to develop self-reliant technologies for national defence.
