The College of Defence Management (CDM) celebrated its 56th Raising Day on December 08, 2025, in Secunderabad, Telangana. The event included a Raising Day Run and Cycling Event with the Purple Pacers and Purple Pedallers clubs. The celebrations also featured the valedictory ceremony of the Developing Responsible Citizens by Investing in Women Empowerment (DRIWE), a certificate course in collaboration with Osmania University. The Indian Navy's Band 'Symphony' provided musical entertainment. Established in 1970, CDM is a tri-service institution that has trained over 660 officers from friendly foreign nations. Commandant CDM, Maj. Gen. G. Srinivas, reaffirmed CDM's commitment to "Victory Through Excellence."
Key Entities Referenced
College of Defence Management (CDM): A premier tri-service institution for higher defence management education.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defence.
The Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC): CDM's flagship course.
Ministry of Defence
College of Defence Management commemorates
56th Raising Day: Reaffirms its motto ‘Victory
Through Excellence’
CDM has trained over 660 officers from friendly foreign
nations
प्रव तथ: 09 DEC 2025 4:36PM by PIB Delhi
The College of Defence Management (CDM) celebrated its 56th Raising Day on December 08, 2025 in
Secunderabad, Telangana. To commemorate the day, CDM, in collaboration with the Purple Pacers and
Purple Pedallers clubs, organised a Raising Day Run and Cycling Event.
The celebrations also featured the valedictory ceremony of the Developing Responsible Citizens by
Investing in Women Empowerment (DRIWE), a certificate course in collaboration with Osmania
University for developing leadership, entrepreneurship, social awareness and empowerment amongst
spouses of the Higher Defence Management Course officer trainees.
As part of the celebrations, Indian Navy’s Band ‘Symphony’ gave a special performance adding musical
splendour to the event.
Established in 1970, CDM is a premier tri-service institution for higher defence management education.
With its flagship course ‘The Higher Defence Management Course’ (HDMC), the institute has been
instrumental in enhancing organisational effectiveness across the Services by integrating modern
management principles into defence planning and decision-making.
CDM has trained more than 660 officers from friendly foreign countries contributing significantly in
promoting global understanding and defence diplomacy.On this occasion, Commandant CDM, Maj. Gen. G. Srinivas, extended his complements to all ranks, the
Civilian Defence employees and other staff, and reaffirmed CDM’s unwavering commitment to advancing
defence management education in the true spirit of its motto - “Victory Through Excellence.” The
celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers, staff, and their families.
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