Lt. Commander Anupama Thapliyal emphasised the rationale behind India's assistance to neighbouring countries, underlining its importance in maintaining a peaceful neighbourhood, fostering cordial diplomatic relations, and ensuring national security and stability. She made these remarks during the second day of the Five-day National Level Workshop on India’s National Security and Disaster Management, organised by the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the Central University of Kerala.                        

The session commenced with Lt. Commander Anupama Thapliyal, Deputy Officer in Charge at the Naval History Division, Naval Base Mandovi, Goa, presenting on the topic “Indian Navy’s Benign Role and its Associated Mission.” The session also featured a presentation by Dr. Anbazhagi of the Department of Environmental Science on “Community Participation in Disaster Management.” 

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe delivered a presentation on “Tsunami 2004: Disaster Management Lessons,” in which he detailed India's adept handling of the 2004 tsunami, focusing on the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The session was chaired by Professor Suresh Rangarajan, Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, and coordinated by Dr. Reinhart Philip, who welcomed the audience.