Govt. to procure 405 key defence items from Indian industry
The Indian government has released its sixth 'Positive Indigenisation List,' identifying 405 defense items to be manufactured domestically. This initiative aims to reduce import reliance and boost the local defense manufacturing ecosystem, including MSMEs.
Why it matters
This policy is a core component of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, intended to strengthen national security through self-reliance in critical military technology.
The Department of Defence Production (DDP) has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List comprising 405 strategically important defence items with an estimated business potential of ₹3,070 crore, in another push to reduce dependence on imports and promote domestic defence manufacturing.
After their successful indigenous development, these items will be procured from Indian industry, the Ministry of Defence said.
According to the Ministry, the list includes line replaceable units, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, components and raw materials. Under the 405 items, 16 pertain to the Indian Coast Guard, while 389 are associated with defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs).
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