EP-116 | The 'Silent' Protectors: The Power of Tech in National Security with Lt. Gen. Khandare (R)

Lieutenant General Vinod G. Khandare, a distinguished former officer of the Indian Army, currently serves as the Principal Adviser in the Ministry of Defence. With a remarkable 38-year career, Gen. Khandare has worn many hats, including roles such as Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff for Intelligence from Nov 2015 to Jan 2018. His extensive experience in the Infantry involved operational tasks in Siachen, Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim, and the North East region.
In the latest ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Gen. Khandare (R) delves deep into the pivotal role of Information Technology in national security. He talks about the Israel-Hamas war, highlighting the impact of the attack as a significant 'blot' on Israel’s intel prowess. He talks about his book 'Data Sovereignty,' asserting that data is integral to national security, serving as a vital tool in identifying, analyzing, and responding to threats.
He also sheds light on Pakistan's nefarious designs against India, revealing the real reasons behind the Kargil war. He addresses the challenges faced by jawans at the daunting Siachen Glacier. Additionally, he shares an untold story from the Indo-Pak War of 1965.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:18 - Intelligence failure in Israel
14:15 - Untold Stories of Siachen
26:48 - Role of civil Defence during crisis
35:25 - Change in Generational thinking
47:02 - Data sovereignty and its impact on national security
1:02:09 - Importance of Atmanirbhar Bharat
1:15:42 - Indigenisation of Defence Sector
1:27:35 - Galwan clash & Improvement in border infra
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[@skodali23]

His quote hits hard.. "A nation's resilience is dependent on how strong the government is and how strong the character of its citizens is!" 🙏

[@balijepalliramakrishna7867]

Instead of writing few sentences I would say salute to Lt. Gen Khandere Sir . I can only bow down to his knowledge, awareness and patriotism. Long live Indian defence forces Smitha amazing podcast.

[@diwakardixit7734]

Proud to have General like Lt General Khandare. With absolute clarity of thoughts, military/tactical knowledge and approach of a statesman.

[@krishnakumark3837]

Man is effective, let's make him more effective by supporting with technology, not replace him with technology... You said it General.. 💐

[@shiwaleedeshpande6849]

Sir this talk shows your depth of knowledge, clarity of thought and your tremendous love for Bharat!!! Bharat requires people like you!!!

[@HRHKamal]

Brilliant podcast. We are fortunate that we have such a wise & experienced person as Gen Khandare still serving the country after retirement.

[@jayeshpmahajan]

Smitaji, one of the best conversations you had in your podcast so far. He is a very knowledgeable person. Extremely informative and rational. Salute to Khandare sir. Jai Hind

[@nikearun]

Yes sir . Lucid

[@lokeshrastogi7626]

One of the most accomplished Officer of IndArmy in recent times, Gen Khandare has explained so succinctly all contemporary issues related to National Security. The in-depth knowledge, clarity and expression for the understanding of a common man makes Gen Khandare an unparalleled statesman. He’s truly an inspiration and an asset to the Nation. Looking forward to more in the coming times….

[@user-cy3fk5xp3w]

Glimpses to new vision and shifts in foreign policy and defence. History in making. Great Sir

[@kanvaljitsingh6912]

I appreciate the clarity of thought and succinct explanation by Lt Gen Vinod Khandare. He is an exceptionally intelligent man. Thank you for bringing him on this excellent platform. Col kjs

[@sanjaypande9447]

The most incisive and insightful podcast with Smita covering wide ranging geo political issues and what, why and how of ATMANIRBHARTA.. Quite reassuring to hear the authentic content on aforesaid issues. The characteristic poise of Gen Khandare backed by deep knowledge and understanding of the issues and precise moderation by Smita made the talk quiet absorbing. Congrats and Compliments👍👍. Request for a few more discussions with Gen Khandare on contemporary issues.

[@sanjaydhar9549]

An amazing & informative podcast & hats off to Gen Khandare who I too had an opportunity to meet!! A humble person with immense / oceans of knowledge !! On this podcast ….. I have few takes… 1) Technology has to enable n strengthen our Defence forces on ground but can’t replace them .. learning from ongoing ISRAEL WAR!! 2) We can correct , adjust n guide with our friends but we need to only FIGHT with our enemies ( hats off to our being human @ all levels of Indian army/ defence forces) 3) We need to ensure that it does not happen to us & hence ho back to basics always when our sovereignty is questioned I am so humbled n blessed to listen to this high quality of content from Gen Khandare & lot of gratitude to Mrs Samita ji & his colleague for conducting this amazing amazing podcast !! 🙏🙏❤❤

[@user-pn1ld4sk1k]

Most amazing and informative podcast. Salute to Lt. Gen. Khandare for his in depth knowledge and his patriotism and love of our Bharath Matha,🙏🙏🙏

[@ashokbajpai2906]

Great Podcast Smitaji. Thanks To General Khandare for such a deep insight on this highly sensitive issue. With his vast experience and military knowledge, the nation, the leaders and the people will get enlightened on the vital issue.

[@gertrudeochowa253]

I like the Indian Army. They are Great, well disciplined, well trained and ready to serve. I enjoyed the peace operations training @USI, New Delhi, India. Thanks for the training.

[@yuribezmenov6187]

Apart from the well he explained, his dialogues hits differently ❤

[@brajendrapathak5840]

Fully agreed with the General....Tech can not replace the soldiers, very well explained 👏 👍

[@parikshitbishnoi5587]

Kudos to Gen Khandare for putting the complex issues of National Security in such a lucid way for common man's consumption

[@AshwinMaloo79]

Dhanyavad 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bharatlimbachia8524]

Excellent and very qualitative discussion, very High regards to Indian Army

[@manojjha3507]

Simply superb conversation. Good insight for many Indians to know things completely From defence perspective. Especially from General Khandare like person who carries so much to share with the young Indians, Who trapped in false narrative in social media world. Mostly we see things either from political or academic perspective. Defence angle is largely missing. It is a high time to bring a fresh perspective for youths. It’s high time to cut the noise. Make it simple an effective conversation. It is this. such insight gives more meaning to social media itself. Thanks to LT Gen Khandare to share his views on many issues. Manoj k jha.

[@GopalanRamaswamy]

Excellent army commander . India is proud of such persons if high caliber. Good anchoring.

[@virendravaidya7714]

जन खंदारे साहेबाना सलाम. त्यांनी फार चागल्या प्रकारे सैनिकी घटना समजाऊन सांगितल्या त्या बद्दल त्यांचे आभार.माझ्या सारख्या सामान्य नागरिकाला या गोष्टी माहीत नसतात त्या त्यांनी छान समजाऊन सांगितल्या खरच खूप आभार. अशाच आणखी गोष्टी ऐकायला आवडतील,जेणेकरून भारतीय किती कष्ट घेऊन भारत आणि भारतीयांना सुखरूप ठेवत आहेत.धन्यवाद

[@RajeshSharma-pd5yx]

Respected Sir Gen VGK Very nice Sir 👌 👍

[@ramdass7953]

Lt Gen VG Khandare engages in a very comprehensive discussion on national security covering all possible aspects like data security, importance of human role in warfare, indigenisation, self-reliance, role of patience in military responses, and many more. He aptly emphasises that a man (soldier) is an irreplaceable and effective aspect of warfare which the technology must only aim to make more effective rather than trying to replace him. This fallacy has been proved wrong again and again with the latest being on the border of Israel and Gaza. The discussion was made richer by examples from a wide spectrum of Gen Khandare's personal experiences - both on the front line and on the strategic appointments he has held. A very comprehensive discussion worth every second of the talk.

[@nandinijindal210]

Keep bringing such a visionary and on the point realist Generals on ANI. I haven't missedany podcast of defense

[@ps-sq8xv]

Watched the entire episode, As always Gen Khandare answered all the issues and questions in a very convincing manner backed by factual data and anecdotes based on his years of experience in handling sensitive appointments and his vast knowledge. Thankyou

[@mytatunsaxena]

Smita jee, best podcast till now. Intelligent questions... Profound answers... 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@aritrabanerjee5744]

Extremely insightful, I am glad this aspect of national security is being discussed at such a high level platform and individuals.

[@AshwinMaloo79]

Dhanyavad 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dataramjoshi2326]

Excellent Army commander. We are proud of such calibre persons also proud of our ex Bn Commander

[@swarnabelgur5057]

One of the most informative and an amazingly educational podcast.. I hope this one reaches a lot of our younger generation.!! They are the ones who are going to be the upcoming building blocks of our nation. Thankyou ANI for this wonderful episode..

[@prasadg8171]

Love that he is drawing learning, advice and teaching from our archarya, history and books. Great interview, very educational, confidence builder.

[@pradeepkalekar5966]

Superb well structured & measured use of words inspite of some provocative questioning. GOI has appointed a perfect person in the defence ministry. Hats off to Lt.Gen Khandare.

[@ananyaapte9526]

Such an enlightening episode!!! Khandare sir succinctly expressed each and every issues. It was refreshing to see such a candid conversation from such an accomplished statesman. The depth of his knowledge regarding defense,tech and the common man's psyche is absolutely unparalleled!!In absolute awe of the wealth of experience and knowledge he brings to the table !!!🙏🙏

[@nehasemwal5134]

Smita mam you are an inspiration for so many young women . The amount of knowledge you have is seen in the kind of guest you invited and the intellectual question you ask . Thx for always bringing amazing guests

[@Scholar_warrior_mike]

Man of clarity and actions 🙌

[@majormohommedalishahveteran]

Brilliant conversation !!!

[@Kang.31]

No doubt sir.... I'm big fan of urs Thnxx for ur service to the nation..... jai Hind Sir 🇮🇳

[@ritamukherjee3116]

Thanks for bringing these unsung heroes to light . Such interesting guests , such interesting conversations

[@abhijeetmahajan2959]

Excellent Podcast with extreme clarity in Gen's thoughts and views.. Too good Smita ji

[@nikearun]

This is one of the best podcasts I have watched. Thanks Smitha Ji. What a guy ? What knowledge? Salute

[@aspe12]

An excellent and eye opening discussion on the security environment and self reliance of India. Gen Khandre has covered the various dimensions of the subject with clarity that is seldom seen in these other wise complex and intricately intertwined matters. Really enjoyed it.

[@krishnaprassad4232]

Very engaging and thought provoking discussion !!!! Many interesting lessons and learnings ......many Pranams to Lt Gen Sir.

[@Jchaudhari24]

This is directly productive and essentially gives details of defense related to us hence we genuinely hats off to the team for involving the podcast in this video.

[@sadanandshivagunde6164]

Very engrossing discussion with a versatile General. No wonder he has great credentials. My respect for our Army has increased many fold. Thank you, Sir . Thank you, Smita ji and Ajeet ji. Jai Bharat 🙏

[@bharatrawat3047]

Excellent knowledge exhibited by General khandare.

[@krishnakantshinde4005]

Excellent conversation.

[@shrikantrailkar]

absolutely majestic smita jee

[@rbkulkarni3160]

Very Informative, lucky to have a country in visionary hands.

[@pankajp1606]

Gen Vinod thnx for sharing ur vast knowledge. It’s sheer enlightening talk. Plz keep sharing ur immense knowledge to us🫡🫡

[@Sunil_Mishra]

Nice conversation with Lt Gen Shri Vinod khandare ji, one should listen this video.

[@TheDevendra29]

Wonderful to see old frnd Vinod....

[@Buggsbunnyism]

Very noice! @SmitaPrakash and @Lt.General.VinodG.Khandare, SALUTE! great insights!

[@yogajyotsna]

Thank you ANI & Smitha Prakash for this podcast. We should feel great pride in learning about Lt. General Khandare. India is blessed to have such wise men as her leaders. Smitha Prakash is doing great service to the nation by introducing such eminent personalities. Each podcast can be made into lesson for school or even college curriculum. Not just in D&SS departments. But in Social science departments across the spectrum. In Defense Management courses. Jai Bharat.

[@VikramShetty1502]

Dearest Smitaji , May you continue to have the best of luck as you have in all of your guest invitees! Thank You !

[@anandmanvi1532]

Sorry to say in the first 30 mins discussion that I watched, Smita Prakash has barely called Hamas a terror group. She called them civilians!! Shame!! Salutes to The General for a wonderful response to the crap question on human rights violation by Israel

[@user-rh5er9mc3e]

Thanks Smita Prahash for bringing Lt. Gen.Vinodkandare on your podcast. Happy to see you on KZbin Sir. Very informative analysis of the situation in Gaza. Love to see more of you on other channels. Best wishes in your advisory career from Jaibhai South Africa

[@saurabhtipayale5428]

Thanks Smita and the whole ANI team for this amazing intellectual experience. You guys are doing a great job bringing in guest like this. Thank you so much

[@ShowKrishna]

I am only 1/4th way and feel like saying most quality podcast , Smitha ji. Abhinandanani ❤

[@adityaverma6452]

Best podcast. General Khandare has a very vast experience from Nort to Northeast. He would have been an excellent choice for CDS

[@surajchauhan7208]

Smita ji you are the best 🎉 salute to our Indian army, navy and sir force ... For their hard work of their fellow citizens ❤

[@gbathiri-qw6od]

Really appreciate your podcast. Wishing you excellent success

[@samtri3992]

Excellent! Thnx Smitaji...we always enjoy your shows.They are always very enlightening.

[@arunakaremungikar4391]

Thanks Smitha Prakash.. for a fantastic insight and Best of your podcast to date.. informative educative with vast knowledge & experience.. clarity of thoughts.. salute to General Khandare ..shows tremendous love for BHARAT .. Jai Hind

[@harshahalsur8843]

Excellent. So many points I can't even. Remember

[@mayankdesai6775]

Salute to lt general khandare

[@Ank-Tiw]

Loved the conversation 🙃

[@benimadhavmohanty7426]

Best Smita & Ajit, by far, illuminating, thanks for the treat.

[@AshishKumar-hk2fe]

Enjoyed the conversation,👌

[@srivathsansanthanam639]

Needless to say... Looking forward to the yearly round up special by anand r, tehseen, abhijit iyer and co. Would love to see an additional person this time- jsd for the yearly discussion😊

[@kasn811]

Very insightful conversation. Except when you bring well- marketed celebrities, your podcast has always been great

[@user-mf8rc1my5s]

One of best insights and accurate analysis from the man who matters. Compliments to Smita Prakash & Ajeet for inviting such panelists. Best Wishes.

[@deepakmenariya8937]

Excellent podcast Thanks a lot ❤

[@arvindtomar888]

Your interviews are so informative and a pleasure to follow

[@Ab-ly6fw]

Very well covered all the aspects. At places it could be an eye opener for some. Well done.

[@loveleenaj6225]

In depth analysis and absolutely valuable insights ! Opens windows of the mind to the realities that face us and helps develop perspectives on issues that concern all Indians . Thankyou Sir. Amazing and super informative.

[@easwarsir-mathsphysicsexpe128]

Thanks .it was brilliant and full of information amd knowledge 👏 👌 👍 I 🙏

[@harshahalsur8843]

Absolutely the best podcast ever..to the point no rhetorics, with best knowhow.. I won't be surpr❤ised if he were to be head of any psu, or state minister.

[@takku12]

People dedicated into nation first theory won’t be interested in financial gains. People won’t understand

[@gil228033]

One of the best podcast on security and geo politics

[@milindjoshirao6915]

General Khandare should be next NSA

[@venkataramananchandrasekar4397]

Extraordinary ptogramme. Truly inspiring.

[@sadanandmallankar6781]

ONE OF THE BEST INTERACTIONS & FEED BACKS..BY MOST INTELECTUAL PERSONALITY. HAT- OFF....JAI HIND...JAI BHARATH.....

[@confusedkoshur7564]

Thanks for such a detailed information by a man who knows so much

[@Kang.31]

R u from kashmir ??

[@upendrarao4021]

very intersting and illuminating discussion. thank you sir.

[@amitjoshi1738]

Thanks, sir for sharing your experience

[@M_S__7]

Data is the greatest weapon in this world. Our people should educate about this the impact of data can win or lose a war.

[@sujanagavirneni3199]

Great conversation, thanks

[@user-pu4om6lb8f]

Wonderful insights.❤❤

[@naveenmahajan5008]

Extremely well articulated sir

[@sanjeevdayal4323]

Distinctly remember getting into trenches in 1965 and 1971 in Delhi. As a civil defence volunteer we had to patrol railway tracks and enforce black outs.

[@hemasubramanian3619]

Very valuable and entertaining and informative.

[@praveensharma4463]

I watch your all podcasts, you and Palki both great Indian female anchors

[@vivekanandholla6730]

Extremely nice discussion. Thank you

[@anujtyagi5188]

Very informative and a great insight, proud to be associated with you Sir

[@lokeshminocha6544]

Eloquent simple articulation Well nuanced

[@mathaithomas3967]

28.00 Trenches- in 1971 also Delhi had trenches . In the colony playgrounds. Eating Dhokla and Cashewnut and Almond has activated their brain

[@kuldeepbudhwar]

Highly informative and relevant discussion.

[@sasidharanpallichadayath941]

Excellent podcast 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-yz3zn5lp3k]

thank you sir for great insight

[@mk-uk6hy]

Thank you for imparting some of his depth of knowledge to us.