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Context:

Two-Day Maiden Joint Commanders Conference to begin on September 4 in Lucknow.

Key Details

The conference

Venue

• Event: The first Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC)
• Location: Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow.

Theme

Main Focus: 'Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces'.

Key Participants

• Union Defense Minister.
• Chief of Defense Staff.
• Heads of the three defense forces.

Focus Areas

• Analyzing the impact of regional and global geopolitical disruptions.
• Preparing for future wars.
• Enhancing jointness and integration among the armed services.
• Technology absorption under the Government's 'Atmanirbharta' initiative to achieve self-reliance in defense.

Expected Outcomes

Joint Logistics Nodes (JLNs):

• New JLNs: Plans to establish four additional JLNs at Leh, Siliguri, Sulur, and Prayagraj.
• Existing JLNs: Currently located in Mumbai, Guwahati, and Port Blair.
• Benefits: Integrated logistics cover, manpower savings, resource optimization, and financial savings.
• Management: Each JLN is managed by the Service with a larger presence at that location.

Theatre Commands:

• Establishment of three theatre commands.
• Two land commands for western and northern borders.
• One maritime command to oversee the country's vast coastline.

Forum Development

JCC Purpose: The JCC is envisioned as a vital forum for exchanging ideas, strategies, and best practices among India's top military leadership.

Conference Reforms

The Joint Commanders' Conference will now be held biennially instead of annually, with the combined commanders' conference addressed by the Prime Minister taking place every two years.

Source

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2050203

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajnath-to-be-presented-recommendations-on-theatre-commands-at-first-jcc/article68597674.ece

PRACTICE QUESTIONS Q. Consider the following statement with regards to Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC) 2024. 1. This will be the first time that a platform has been created where all the military commanders from the three services will come together to discuss the ongoing transformation in defense forces. 2. The theme of the conference is ‘Ready, Resurgent, Relevant’. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer A Statement 1 is correct: This will be the first time that a platform has been created where all the military commanders from the three services will come together to discuss the ongoing transformation in defense forces, like the creation of theatre commands and establishing a sense of jointness among the forces. Statement 2 is incorrect: Themed 'Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces'.