The Takshashila Podcast

Tune in to our latest episode, "Maritime Domain Awareness: What Does It Mean to India?" where Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor and Head of Geospatial Research at the Takshashila Institution, engages in a captivating discussion with Cmde (Dr) Arun Pratap Golaya (Retd). While Dr. Nithiyanandam approaches MDA from an academic perspective, Cmde (Dr) Golaya, a renowned expert and technology leader, offers insights from his extensive practical experience. Notably, during his distinguished career with the Indian Navy, he served with the National Security Council Secretariat and led the Technology Development and Acceleration Cell of the Indian Navy. In this enlightening conversation, they delve into a wide range of topics, including an overview of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), its strategic and geopolitical implications, technological and operational aspects, collaboration and international relations, policy considerations, and the crucial role of geospatial technology in MDA. Don’t miss this opportunity