New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Mission Sudarshan Chakra, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2025, marks a decisive step in India's journey towards strategic autonomy and self-reliance in defence, the Ministry of Defence said, underlining the initiative as a cornerstone of the country's evolving security doctrine.

Announced during the Prime Minister's Independence Day address from the Red Fort, the mission draws inspiration from the legendary Sudarshan Chakra of Shri Krishna and is aimed at neutralising enemy defence infiltrations while significantly enhancing India's offensive capabilities. The programme reflects India's transitional shift in its policy against terrorism and its resolve to respond to threats with speed, precision and stre...