India aims to become self-reliant in defence sector: Pb Gov

Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore on Friday said the country is striving to become self-reliant in manufacturing defence equipment with cutting-edge technology.

Badnore made the remark while addressing a gathering after inaugurating the third edition of annual Military Literature Festival (MLF) here.

The nation has come a long way since Independence in 1947 and it is no longer dependent upon food or aid from abroad, said Badnore, adding the country, in fact, now provides aid to other weaker nations.

We have had to rely upon war material from other countries but slowly, we aim to become self-reliant in making our own weapon systems with cutting-edge technology," said the governor, adding India is already making defence equipment worth Rs 3,000 crore.

For defence systems, 'Make in India' is no longer a mere slogan but a reality. Very soon we shall be securing our nation with a totally indigenously designed and manufactured weapons and equipment inventory, said Badnore who is also the ...