Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and Home Secretary Govind Mohan during the Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on April 17, 2026. Photo: X/@indiannavy via PTI
The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concluded in New Delhi on Friday (April 18, 2026) after four days of discussions on operational readiness, emerging security challenges and future force development.
Union Home Minister Govind Mohan spoke on the final day of the Naval Senior Leadership Conference and highlighted the Indian Navy’s key role in safeguarding maritime interests and preserving India’s maritime heritage. He emphasized the need for deeper coordination between the Navy and other security and paramilitary agencies to strengthen the coastal security architecture and curb transnational illicit activities.
Published – 18 April 2026 10:30 AM IST
