Bridging military excellence with corporate leadership
WHY DCIC
Because service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
Every veteran carries leadership forged in responsibility, discipline shaped under pressure, and decisions made when outcomes truly mattered. Yet too often, this experience is misunderstood, underutilized, or boxed into titles that don’t reflect its true value.
DCIC exists to change that.
We bridge two worlds that should never be disconnected — the armed forces and the corporate ecosystem. We help veterans translate who they are into where they’re going next. And we help organizations access leadership that has been tested, not trained in isolation.
Defence Corporate
Interface Council
Empowering armed forces personnel to transition confidently into corporate life while enabling organizations to harness military discipline, leadership, and operational brilliance.
The DCIC National Leadership Integration Framework
Six Strategic Objectives for Veteran Empowermen
. Integrate Veterans into Corporate Leadership (Shaurya Dhara)
Enable veterans to transition into meaningful managerial and leadership roles across Corporate India.
Mentor Martyred Soldiers’ Children (Shaurya Deeksha)
Provide structured corporate mentorship and career guidance to transform sacrifice into opportunity.
Advise Government of India on Veteran Talent Strategy
Serve as a strategic advisor on veteran employability, policy design, and defence talent utilisation.
End Veteran Under-Utilisation
Create national frameworks to place defence talent in roles matching true leadership potential.
Build Corporate Ready Functional Capability
Upskill veterans in business functions, digital fluency, and corporate culture for Day-One industry impact.
Bridge Defence, Industry & Academia
Build India’s first organised Veteran Leadership Pipeline through sustained ecosystem partnerships.
We Strive for
From Service to Nation-Building
A call to Corporate India to honour leadership, empower veterans, and protect futures.
COL SD PHARASI - CHAIRMAN, DCIC
“I have spent my life in uniform. I have led young men in battle. I have seen courage at close quarters.”
When a soldier retires, his discipline does not retire. His leadership does not retire. But unfortunately, opportunity often does.
Today, nearly 72% of our veterans are underutilised — not because they lack leadership, but because they lack short-term corporate skill alignment.
Through Shaurya Dhara, DCIC helps veterans transition into meaningful leadership roles in Corporate India — in HR, operations, procurement, and project management — giving them another 10 to 20 years of productive contribution to the nation.
And through Shaurya Deeksha, we walk with the children of soldiers who laid down their lives — not just with money, but with mentorship. Senior corporate leaders guide these children with care, exposure, and emotional support — ensuring sacrifice is honoured with opportunity.”
“I appeal to Corporate India: adopt a veteran. Mentor a martyr’s child. Share your experience.”
“A soldier protects borders. Corporate India can protect futures.”
Jai Hind.
Voices of Service. Journeys of Leadership.
Our Purpose :
Values That Lead
We are driven by integrity, discipline, and purpose.
At DCIC, leadership is shaped through service, responsibility, and real-world experience.
We honour character, respect commitment, and believe in leading with clarity, ethics, and conviction.
Our values guide every decision we make.
Turning Service into Success
Our mission is to enable confident transitions from defence to corporate life.
We bridge military excellence with industry needs through mentoring, skill development, and leadership alignment.
We prepare veterans to adapt, lead, and grow in modern organizations.
Creating Real Change
We build empowered professionals and resilient organizations.
Through our programs and partnerships, we transform experience into opportunity and discipline into performance.
Our impact is reflected in stronger careers, capable leaders, and future-ready institutions.
Core Beliefs That Guide Us
Service Before Self
Every initiative we design is driven by purpose beyond profit—creating long-term value for veterans, organizations, & the nation.
Discipline with Direction
We uphold structured thinking, operational clarity, and execution excellence in everything we do.
Leadership Under Pressure
True leadership is tested in uncertainty. We help translate battlefield decision-making into boardroom confidence.
Integrity as a Non-Negotiable
Trust, ethics, and accountability form the backbone of our partnerships and programs.
Nation Building Through Collaboration
By bridging defence and corporate ecosystems, we contribute to stronger institutions and a more resilient economy.
