Defence Dept Unveils List: 405 Items Worth ₹3,070 Crore to Boost Indigenous Production
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Why in news
The Department of Defence Production released the sixth Positive Indigenisation List to boost domestic manufacturing of 405 defence items worth ₹3,070 crore.
Background
The list includes 16 Coast Guard items and 389 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU) items. These items are hosted on the SRIJAN Defence Portal with specific timelines for indigenisation to reduce import dependence.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe sixth Positive Indigenisation List comprises 405 items.
- FactThe business potential of the listed items is estimated at ₹3,070 crore.
- BodyThe SRIJAN Defence Portal is the platform used for tracking indigenisation timelines.
- PostThe Department of Defence Production (DDP) is the nodal body for this initiative.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the Positive Indigenisation List contributes to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in the defence sector and its impact on India's strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- reduction of import dependence
- strengthening of DPSUs
- technological sovereignty
- economic multiplier effect
Keywords: Aatmanirbhar Bharat · Indigenisation · Strategic Autonomy · Defence Manufacturing · Import Substitution
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