New Delhi: Saying that India has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of being an inclusive and developed country, President Draupadi Murmu Said on Friday that indigenous industries have a huge role in building the country. self-confident, competitive And strong economy, He said the government has taken several policy initiatives over the years and brought reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacturing of defense equipment.
The President was addressing the officials Indian Ordnance Factory Service and probationer officers of the Indian Defense Accounts Service (IDAS) had met him at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
He said, “India has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of being an inclusive and developed nation. You all know that indigenous industries have a huge role in building a self-reliant, competitive and strong economy.”
Campaigns and initiatives like “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, “Make in India”, “Startup India” and “National Skill Development Mission” are some of the major programs designed to achieve this objective, Murmu said.
Under the Defense Acquisition Process-2020, initiatives like giving priority to procurement of capital goods from domestic sources, simplification of industrial licensing process, liberalization of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, launch of Mission Defspace, launch of Srijan Portal, he said, are aimed at indigenization. The establishment of the facility and two defense industrial corridors is aimed at achieving self-reliance in the defense sector.
Murmu said the officers will be the drivers and facilitators of indigenization in defense systems and will be expected to work towards enhancing the country’s defence-production capabilities.
“We know that India’s defense exports have increased from Rs 686 crore in FY 2013-14 to about Rs 16,000 crore in FY 2022-23. India’s defense exports have reached more than 85 countries and India’s defense The industry has shown the world its potential in design and development,” she said.
The President pointed out that around 100 companies export defense products, adding that India now exports a wide range of defense products, including aircraft like Dornier-228, BrahMos missiles, Pinaka rockets and launchers, radars, simulators etc. Are.
He said global demand for India’s indigenous products like LCA-Tejas, aircraft carriers and MRO activities is also increasing.
Murmu said, “Dear young officers, it is imperative that you actively participate in development programs while discharging your duties and facilitate the process of making India a defence-manufacturing hub.”
Addressing the IDAS officers he said that they would play an important role in managing the financial aspects of the armed forces of the country.
“You will be responsible for ensuring efficient financial management and accountability within the Defense Sector. I am confident that based on your professional integrity and your strong training modules, you will contribute significantly to promoting financial prudence in the Defense Forces and nation building. Will be able to,” the President said.
Murmu urged them to adopt latest technologies and methods for auditing and accounting to bring greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of defense systems.
He said the officers have joined their services at a time when the country is going through massive changes both locally and globally.
“With the emergence of new technologies and the spread of latest techniques and information at a fast pace to every part of the world, your role in building a developed nation and making India globally competitive will become even more important. Your ideas, decisions and “The actions will contribute immensely to shaping the future of defense systems and the country,” the President said.
The President was addressing the officials Indian Ordnance Factory Service and probationer officers of the Indian Defense Accounts Service (IDAS) had met him at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
He said, “India has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of being an inclusive and developed nation. You all know that indigenous industries have a huge role in building a self-reliant, competitive and strong economy.”
Campaigns and initiatives like “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, “Make in India”, “Startup India” and “National Skill Development Mission” are some of the major programs designed to achieve this objective, Murmu said.
Under the Defense Acquisition Process-2020, initiatives like giving priority to procurement of capital goods from domestic sources, simplification of industrial licensing process, liberalization of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, launch of Mission Defspace, launch of Srijan Portal, he said, are aimed at indigenization. The establishment of the facility and two defense industrial corridors is aimed at achieving self-reliance in the defense sector.
Murmu said the officers will be the drivers and facilitators of indigenization in defense systems and will be expected to work towards enhancing the country’s defence-production capabilities.
“We know that India’s defense exports have increased from Rs 686 crore in FY 2013-14 to about Rs 16,000 crore in FY 2022-23. India’s defense exports have reached more than 85 countries and India’s defense The industry has shown the world its potential in design and development,” she said.
The President pointed out that around 100 companies export defense products, adding that India now exports a wide range of defense products, including aircraft like Dornier-228, BrahMos missiles, Pinaka rockets and launchers, radars, simulators etc. Are.
He said global demand for India’s indigenous products like LCA-Tejas, aircraft carriers and MRO activities is also increasing.
Murmu said, “Dear young officers, it is imperative that you actively participate in development programs while discharging your duties and facilitate the process of making India a defence-manufacturing hub.”
Addressing the IDAS officers he said that they would play an important role in managing the financial aspects of the armed forces of the country.
“You will be responsible for ensuring efficient financial management and accountability within the Defense Sector. I am confident that based on your professional integrity and your strong training modules, you will contribute significantly to promoting financial prudence in the Defense Forces and nation building. Will be able to,” the President said.
Murmu urged them to adopt latest technologies and methods for auditing and accounting to bring greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of defense systems.
He said the officers have joined their services at a time when the country is going through massive changes both locally and globally.
“With the emergence of new technologies and the spread of latest techniques and information at a fast pace to every part of the world, your role in building a developed nation and making India globally competitive will become even more important. Your ideas, decisions and “The actions will contribute immensely to shaping the future of defense systems and the country,” the President said.