In aatmanirbharta push, 405 defence items to be indigenised
The Indian Ministry of Defence has released its sixth 'positive indigenisation list,' banning the import of 405 military items to boost domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthen the 'atmanirbharta' (self-reliance) policy.
Why it matters
This policy shift significantly impacts the Indian defense industry and global military supply chains by prioritizing local manufacturing.
NEW DELHI: Rajnath Singh-led defence ministry has notified sixth positive indigenisation list (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore, a move that seeks to reduce dependence on imports and give a further push to ‘atmanirbharta’ in defence production.The list contains line replaceable units, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, components and raw materials linked to key military platforms such as advanced and light utility helicopters, Su-30MKI and LCA (Tejas), armoured platforms like T-72, T-90 tanks and BMP-II, warships and missile systems.Notified by the department of defence production (DDP), the list includes 16 items of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and 389 items of defence public sector undertakings (DPSU). PIL is Modi govt’s policy tool that bans the import of specific military equipment, platforms and spare parts after set deadlines.
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