Agartala, May 14 (PIB): Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Thursday said that Tripura will emerge as a model state where military institutions, paramilitary forces, police agencies, and civil administration work in close coordination while respecting each other’s roles to ensure a secure, resilient, and prepared state.

The Governor was addressing a seminar on “Military-Civil Fusion” held at the Alpha Auditorium of the Headquarters of 21 Sector Assam Rifles in Agartala on Thursday morning.

In his address, Governor Nallu described Tripura as a state of immense beauty, resilience, and strategic importance, but noted that it also faces a complex security environment requiring much more than routine coordination. Referring to the state’s long and porous international border, he said certain regions provide natural cover for smuggling networks, insurgent activities, and illegal movement. 

He stressed that the safety of citizens depends on how effectively the military, paramilitary forces, police, intelligence agencies, and civilian institutions work together.

The Governor further stated that many nations now look towards India for military cooperation, strategic consultation, and technological partnership, reflecting the trust and competence India has earned globally. He added that even in the most challenging strategic environments, India has consistently demonstrated resolve, capability, and restraint.

Highlighting India’s growing defence and technological capabilities, he said the country is increasingly integrating institutions such as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), defence public sector units, private industry, and premier institutes like the IITs into a unified innovation ecosystem.

Governor Nallu said future warfare would be dominated not only by conventional weapons but also by artificial intelligence, drones, cyber capability, sensors, and network-centric warfare. He stressed that Tripura must prepare itself for future challenges through stronger strategic infrastructure, enhanced surveillance systems, AI-enabled radar integration, modern response mechanisms, and improved technical proficiency among security forces.

“Let us commit ourselves to building a Tripura that is not only peaceful, but also prepared. Peace is not merely the absence of war; peace is the presence of strength,” he said.

The Governor noted that the seminar had been organised to commemorate the first anniversary of “Operation Sindoor,” which symbolised precision, coordination, and strategic effectiveness. He said the operation demonstrated how modern military success depends not only on firepower but also on intelligence integration, technological readiness, and institutional coordination.

He urged all stakeholders to work together in building a Tripura where security and governance function as a unified force. Describing military-civil fusion as a vital step towards coordinated governance in a complex security environment, he lauded the Assam Rifles for organizing the seminar.

During the seminar, Anurag Dhankar, DGP Tripura spoke on the topic “Law and Order Situation, Hybrid and Emerging Threats,” highlighting how police administration is coordinating with other security agencies to maintain peace and security in the state.

Aloke Kumar Chakraborty , IG BSF Tripura Frontier delivered a presentation on “Border Security and Cross-Border Dynamics,” focusing on the role of the BSF in safeguarding international border areas in Tripura and other parts of the country.

Brigadier D K Singh Commandant 73 Mountain Brigade addressed the gathering on “Civil-Military Fusion during Conventional Operations.” 

Abhishek Singh Secretary Home Government of Tripura spoke on “Civil-Military Coordination and Government Initiatives and Policies.”

Brigadier Nishan Chandel, Deputy Inspector General & Commandant 21 sector Assam Rifles   spoke on “Civil-Military Fusion: Case Studies, Capabilities and the Way Forward,” while also highlighting the contribution of the Assam Rifles in strengthening coordinated security mechanisms.

The seminar was attended by school and college students, teachers, representatives of the civil administration, and various stakeholders from both the state and central governments.