New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an article on Linkedin regarding the development of India’s defense industry. Referring to the inauguration of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing factory in Vadodara, Gujarat, he explained in detail how India’s defense revolution has taken off. Read PM’s article further…
Yesterday (28 October) was a significant moment in India’s defense and aerospace journey. We inaugurated the C-295 aircraft manufacturing complex in Vadodara with Pedro Sanchez, head of the Government of Spain. The factory was ready two years after the foundation stone was laid. This is the new work culture. This shows the capabilities of the people of India.
See India’s success in numbers
- Defense production to increase to Rs 1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24.
- Export of defense products was Rs 1 thousand crore in 2014. Today it has become Rs 21 thousand crores.
- More than 12,300 defense products have been indigenized in three years.
- More than Rs 7,500 crore has been invested by DPSUs in domestic vendors.
- 25% of the defense research and development budget was allocated for industry-led innovation.
But, apart from the numbers, there are some things that will make everyone very happy.
Our entire defense ecosystem is changing
1. Manufacturing Success:
- Indigenous warships are patrolling our waters.
- Our defense capability has been strengthened by missiles made in India.
- Bulletproof jackets made in India are protecting our soldiers.
- India is becoming self-reliant in the defense sector. Along with this, it is also working towards becoming a top defense equipment manufacturer.
2. Strategic Infrastructure
- Two modern defense corridors have been built in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
3. Innovative Initiative
- iDEX (Innovations for Defense Excellence) is empowering the entire startup eco-system.
- MSMEs are becoming an integral part of the defense supply chain.
- Industry-academia partnerships are promoting research and development.
Because of the strength, skills of our youth and the efforts of the government, we are seeing the following effects:
- Dependence on imports reduced.
- There are employment opportunities in the defense manufacturing sector.
- The skills of our youth have developed.
- MSMEs are getting a boost in the defense sector.
There was a time when our forces faced shortage of weapons and important equipment. Today is the era of self-reliance. This is a journey every Indian can be proud of.
call to action
India’s defense sector is calling out for our youth, startups, manufacturers and innovators. It’s time for you to be a part of history. India needs your expertise and enthusiasm.
The doors are open for innovation. The policies are supportive and the opportunities are unprecedented. Together we will make India not only self-reliant in the field of defense but also a global leader in defense manufacturing. Come, let us all together build a strong and self-reliant India.
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