Aatmanirbharta in Defence: A Strategic Necessity, Says Defence Secretary

At the Defence Skilling Conclave in Chandigarh, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasized that self-reliance in defence, termed 'Aatmanirbharta', is crucial for India’s long-term strategic autonomy. The Defence Secretary outlined the transformation in India’s defence sector under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, highlighting the role of the Government of India's policies in boosting indigenous defence manufacturing and exports. Singh noted the importance of skilling initiatives like the PM-SETU programme to harness human capital for defence innovation. He also praised indigenous platforms like the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and Astra Beyond Visual Range Missile as examples of India's growing defence capabilities.

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