Veterans India connects institutions, students, youth, professionals and citizens with decorated defence leaders and national mentors for powerful motivation, leadership and patriotism sessions.
A purpose-driven national platform to inspire citizens, students and institutions through real-life stories of courage, discipline, leadership, sacrifice, ethics and service to Bharat.
Veterans India Motivational Speakers Initiative is a unique platform where decorated defence officers, national achievers and experienced mentors share their lived wisdom with students, youth, HEIs, corporates, PSUs, NGOs and citizens.
These sessions are not ordinary speeches. They are nation-building interactions designed to develop character, discipline, confidence, resilience, leadership, ethical thinking and patriotic responsibility.
Invite Veterans India speakers for motivational talks, leadership sessions, youth development programmes, institutional events and national service campaigns.
An infantryman by heart with long tenures in counter-insurgency environments of Jammu & Kashmir and the North East.
The General has vast experience in the conduct of counter-terrorist operations in the Kashmir Valley and the North East at tactical and strategic level.
He has had three instructional tenures and delivered motivational lectures to officers at all levels. As DGBR, he doubled the pace of border infrastructure through a follow-me style of leadership.
Senior military leader with distinguished command, staff, instructional and institutional experience including Army Command and Staff Course Camberley, UK and NDC Bangladesh.
He has 39 years of illustrious career in the Army, represented India at the UN as Military Observer and represented India in international conferences on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Post Graduate Engineer from IIT Kharagpur and Master of Management Studies with brilliant academic record. He rose to head an engineering organisation with pan-India footprint and more than one lakh engineers and technicians.
A motivational speaker on leadership, happiness, technology, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, entrepreneurial skills, design thinking, creative problem solving, start-up management and strategic thinking.
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He has commanded a company in Siachen, battalion and brigade along the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir, and later commanded Kupwara Division and Chinar Corps. He also led disaster relief operations in Nepal after the April 2015 earthquake.
A veteran who served 38 years in the Indian Army and superannuated in 2013. He later worked with one of India’s leading infrastructure development companies and is a certified trainer passionately committed to preparing youth for real-world challenges.
A post-graduate electronics engineer from IIT Kharagpur and Master of Management Studies. He has vast experience of around 40 years, including service abroad, and retired from the highest rank and appointment in the Corps of EME, Indian Army.
A multidisciplinary professional with 39 years of rich experience in the Indian Army. He had the unique distinction of being both HR Head and Logistics Head of the 13 lakh strong Indian Army and raised OTA on a build-and-train concept.
Air Marshal Anil Khosla, PVSM, AVSM, VM, is a former Vice Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. He was actively involved in formulating Air Force war plans, force structure, capability building and important air operations including Doklam and Balakot. A fighter pilot and strategic commentator, he writes extensively on air power, geopolitics, security, leadership and management.
A senior Infantry officer with command experience at brigade and sub area level. He has served in important field and administrative appointments and brings rich leadership experience for motivational and nation-building sessions.
Commissioned in 1/5 GR (FF) and commanded 2/5 GR (FF). He has served in various terrains and operational areas including OP PAWAN, multiple tenures in the North East, OP Rakshak, Jammu & Kashmir and Siachen Glacier. He has also served with Rashtriya Raksha University and later founded Thorsec Global Pvt Ltd, a security and strategic consultancy firm.
An Infantry soldier who participated in major operations including OP PAWAN, OP Meghdoot and OP Rakshak. His experience brings strong value in leadership, courage, operational learning and national motivation.
A senior Army veteran who has contributed to the service of the nation with deep satisfaction and continues to inspire through his experience, discipline and national commitment.
Working as an Emeritus Professor after retirement in 2015. His areas of interest include geospatial technology, disaster management, remote sensing, GIS, LiDAR technology and defence strategies.
Presently holding Chair of Excellence at Pune University and brings deep military, academic and leadership experience for motivational sessions.
An authentic leader, adept at strategic and change management, with more than four decades of experience in handling challenging and complex assignments and consistently delivering result-oriented administration.
Ex NDA, Signals officer, PhD in spirituality, M.Tech in Digital Communication, author of Enhancing Quality of Life through Spiritual Intelligence, SSB coach and national/international workshop speaker.
A powerful motivator and excellent orator who has trained more than ten million youth for excellence and holds several important national and international assignments.
A senior Indian Air Force veteran with rich training, leadership and institutional experience.
B.Tech and M.Tech professional who superannuated from the Indian Air Force in September 2018 after 35 years of distinguished service. He has served as Head of Faculty at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune.
Post graduate from IIT Delhi with important assignments including Chief Engineer, SMSO, Commandant SDI and Assistant Chief of Air Staff. He has also completed DSSC.
BE, M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur and PhD. Former Vice Chancellor of a private university in Bhopal and presently Director General in a Skill Development Company. He speaks on defence matters, education and youth development.
A passionate strategic leader involved in implementation of first-ever projects of the Indian Army and Defence Forces. He is a motivational speaker who loves to ignite young minds with passion.
Served in the Regiment of Artillery for 36 years, commanding two regiments and two brigades. His career included operational tenures in J&K, North East, high-altitude terrain and deserts. He played a key role in mobilising a prestigious mechanised formation during Op Parakram, served with the United Nations and worked closely with DRDO as part of a war-gaming software development team.
A decorated veteran of the JAT Regiment with rich command, staff and instructional experience. He brings strong operational leadership, courage and patriotic motivation for youth and institutional audiences.
A professional and hardworking veteran from Signals with experience in security, communication, AI, cyber security and defence leadership.
Over a 36-year career in the Indian Armed Forces, he served in sensitive and critical appointments including UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon, Indian Strategic Forces, Capital Procurement Department of Ministry of Defence and Cadets’ Training Wing. He led training design, mentorship and holistic development of cadets and has strong experience in educational leadership, administration and psychology-sociology-education research.
An engineer, researcher, innovator, educationist and gallantry awardee. He served as Army Leader of the 15th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica and saved the life of an expeditioner from the Antarctic Ocean. He has also served in several academic leadership roles including Vice Chancellor, Director, Dean and NAAC Peer Team Chairman.
A retired Artillery veteran who continues to deliver lectures at schools to inspire and motivate young minds. He brings operational, instructional and United Nations experience.
A professionally qualified, dynamic and enterprising veteran officer with vast military and corporate experience. He has strong leadership, operational, administrative, logistics, infrastructure, education management, weapons technology and information technology skills.
A senior AMC veteran and medical academic leader, presently associated with Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida. He brings rich experience in medicine, administration, academic leadership and public service.
Passionate about nation-building and has served as Director, Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge.
IIT Kharagpur graduate and post graduate from SPA New Delhi. Served for 34 years in various appointments and later became Pro Vice Chancellor of The NorthCap University, Gurgaon. He has also been Project Head of DRDO Bhawan New Delhi, Project Head at Township Project Manesar and CEO of City Innovates, Gurgaon.
A multi-tasker with multiple passions, with the top priority being giving back to society.
Planned and executed training exercises at national and international level.
Ex-NDA officer commissioned into 17 JAT in June 1978. Graduate of Defence Services Staff College and Higher Command Course. Awarded Vir Chakra during Kargil War in 1999 and Sena Medal in 2010. Retired in 2013 and settled in Gurgaon.
Commissioned in a new raising unit of Garhwal Rifles. Served in North Sikkim, was instructor at OTA Chennai, commanded 36 RR in a terrorist-infested area of Anantnag. His unit was awarded COAS Unit Citation twice during his tenure. Also commanded 121 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army, the first TA unit to receive GOC-in-C NC Unit Citation.
M.Tech and PhD in ECE with experience as Dean, Principal of Engineering College and Executive Director of institutions.
Served 35 years in the Army. Presently with Amity University Gwalior as Chief Proctor and Director Hostels. Motivates students to join defence forces and guides them on SSB procedures.
Currently coaching students for cracking SSB and guiding them for career opportunities in Defence Forces.
A highly qualified veteran with extensive command, instructional, corporate and project leadership experience.
MSc Defence Studies. Led NCC delegation to UK. As DDG NCC Maharashtra, won PM Banner 2011.
Rich experience of 25 years in education out of 31 illustrious years in Indian Army. Worked with United Nations in New York and held prestigious leadership positions in teaching, administration and management. Trains and coaches students, youth and professionals for varied goals including UN jobs, defence careers, goal setting, soft skills and career guidance.
Born in 1956, BA LLB from Lucknow University. Commissioned from OTA on 30 August 1980 and retired as Brigadier on 30 November 2014. Served as Advisor/OSD Home Department, Delhi Government from April 2015 to April 2018. Presently Advocate at Armed Forces Tribunal, Delhi and registered Advocate, Delhi High Court.
Served in operational areas including counter-insurgency and high-altitude operations, including Siachen Glacier. Also served in UN peace enforcement assignment in Congo with Indian Brigade, headed regiment as Colonel of the Regiment and has seven years of corporate experience including skilling industry.
Senior veteran with distinguished service background and recognition for service and environmental contribution.
An Infantry soldier of the Mahar Regiment. Served in counter-insurgency operations in Nagaland, Mizoram and Jammu & Kashmir, commanded battalion and brigade on LC. After superannuation, connected with school education as Director and Facilitator of Strategic Leadership Workshops for school leaders. Also on panel of QCI/NABET for accreditation and a Sujok Therapy practitioner.
Ex-NDA, keen sportsman who excelled in boxing and football. Served in counter-insurgency environments including J&K, Punjab, North East and Sri Lanka. Holds MSc in OR from Cranfield University, UK and is an alumnus of DSSC and CDM.
Retired in 2014. Vice President, Lucknow Military Literature Festival since 2021. His interests include golf, reading and staying informed.
Passionate about influencing others through real stories. Eloquent, confident and mission-driven with high integrity and commitment to selfless work.
Experienced administrator and leader with awareness of India’s cultural diversity, industry functioning, scriptures and philosophy.
Served in the Indian Army for about 34 years. Served across high altitude areas, deserts, mountains and jungle terrain. As company commander in Sumdorong Sector, his company apprehended a PLA soldier in 1987. As Kargil Brigade Commander, he accomplished tasks with complete moral ascendancy.
Served in uniform for 30 years before PMR. Highly experienced helicopter pilot having flown in all terrains. War wounded in Sri Lanka while flying and commanded an Artillery Regiment in high altitude area in Sikkim.
Ex-President SSB. Has delivered motivational talks at Raymonds Mumbai, AJTI Mumbai, Dev Samaj School Delhi and other platforms.
Experienced in field, high altitude and operations including Op Rakshak, Op Parakram and Op Vijay.
Dedicated and passionate ground soldier who believes in accepting challenges and finding solutions. Innovative, creative and practical-minded with energy to motivate self and youth.
Served in several insurgency operations including OP PAWAN, J&K, OP MEGHDOOT Northern Glacier and Manipur. Settled in Jaipur; actively plays sports, reads and travels.
Entrepreneurial Indian Navy veteran known as an electronics wizard and expert in electronic warfare. Invited speaker for inter-services high-tech establishments, started and ran two high-tech companies with four patents and headed electronic security business of a Fortune 200 company.
IIT Roorkee, DSSC, CDM and XLRI alumnus. DS at DSSC and CDM. Visiting faculty at IIT, SRM, LIBA, NIFT and AMET Chennai. Trained in United Kingdom and France and served at Naval HQ as Director Aircraft Acquisition.
Ex-NDA, DSSC and Naval War College alumnus with naval aviation and command experience.
Involved in training of IAS, management and SSB aspirants.
Veterans India speakers bring real-life experience, military discipline, strategic thinking, patriotic values and practical leadership lessons to every audience.
Inspire students and citizens to serve Bharat with pride, discipline and responsibility.
Learn leadership from decorated commanders, administrators, trainers and national achievers.
Build resilience, courage, confidence, discipline and emotional strength.
Guide youth towards career, character, fitness, national duty and responsible citizenship.