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A DECADE OF CREDIBILITY, CONVICTION AND COMMITMENT
At the stroke of midnight on November 25, 2015, BharatShakti.in went live—a
quiet but determined beginning to what would become one of India’s most credible
voices on defence and strategic affairs.
Conceived by veteran journalist Nitin A. Gokhale and brought to life along with
Brigadier S.K. Chatterji (Retd) and Neelanjana Banerjee, Bharat Shakti was founded
on a simple yet powerful idea: to provide a platform for the Indian defence industry
to speak for itself.
“When we began, there was no single window for the industry to engage, share
its issues or find reliable information,” recalls Gokhale. “We wanted Bharat Shakti to
become that voice—one space for analysis, policy and industry engagement.”
What began with three people and a conviction in India’s potential for self-reliance
in defence quickly grew into a full-fledged media and analysis collective. Over the
years, BharatShakti.in has become synonymous with credible journalism, sectoral
insights and informed commentary on India’s defence ecosystem. Its readers include
policymakers, serving and retired military officers, industry leaders and professionals
involved in procurement and policy-making.
Reflecting on its evolution, Gokhale notes: “Our biggest success is that we’ve
maintained credibility—we’ve never compromised on facts or integrity.”
The platform’s growth has mirrored India’s own trajectory in indigenisation,
aligning naturally with the government’s Make in India initiative launched in 2015.
From the first conclave in 2016—inaugurated by then Defence Minister Manohar
Parrikar—to annual events that bring together the armed forces, industry and foreign
defence attachés, Bharat Shakti’s gatherings have become must-attend forums for
the ecosystem.
Now entering its 11th year, Bharat Shakti is preparing for the next phase. Plans are
underway to revamp industry-focused content, expand the YouTube channel’s reach
through Hindi explainers and documentary-style field films and launch new series like
Women in Defence and Training India’s Best on premier military institutions.
There’s also a push to connect with younger audiences—not only through digital
storytelling but also through on-ground initiatives. “We’re looking at Bharat Shakti
Clubs in Tier-II cities and defence corridors like Coimbatore, Lucknow, Kanpur and
Pune,” says Gokhale. “It’s time we engage with MSMEs, students and young officers
who represent the future of India’s defence sector.”
As the organisation steps into its 11th year, the team remains rooted in its founding
philosophy—to be a trusted, insightful and forward-looking platform that bridges the
gap between policy, industry and people. “We may have started small,” says Brig
Chatterji, “but we’ve always aimed high—with credibility, class and conviction.”
Ten years on, that spirit endures. The same quiet determination that lit up the
midnight of November 25, 2015 now shines brighter than ever, guiding Bharat Shakti
into its next decade of service to India’s defence and strategic community.
On the next few pages, we present best of BharatShakti’s work since 2015.
Celebrating ten years of shaping India’s defence discourse
Team BharatShakti
