STATE TIMES NEWS
Proud moment for Academia as for the first time since its inception North-Tech Symposium, defence expo is being held in IIT Jammu. This year is unique since Northern Command, SIDM & IIT Jammu are jointly hosting hundreds of Industries & defence tech startups.
Under leadership of PM Narendra Modi, country has witnessed major push for Aatmanirbharta in Defence.We are a responsible space power & have shown our strategic strength. Also, launch of INS Vikrant last year vindicated our resolve to develop indigenous capabilities.
Our arms imports have reduced significantly in the last 4-5 years and defence export reached an all time high in the last financial year. It shows our commitment to innovation and Indigenous technology development.
The PM & Defence Minister have set the target of achieving 70 percent Aatmanirbharta in weaponry by 2027, which is providing unlimited opportunities to private industries, MSMEs & tech startups. It signals our steadfast commitment to self-reliance.
Our greater thrust on R&D, innovation for defence excellence will ensure India is fully prepared for Future Warfare. I congratulate and express my deep gratitude to the armed forces for complete devotion to the motherland & determination to strengthen our national security, posts official Twitter profile of The Office of Lt. Governor of J&K