Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a national-level conference on Opportunities in Defence Manufacturing in the Country in New Delhi tomorrow. The conference will provide a focused platform to strengthen coordination between the Ministry of Defence and State and UT Governments, with the objective of aligning regional industrial policies and infrastructure development with the national goal of achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing. 

 

 

During the event, Mr Singh will launch the new Defence Exim Portal, designed to streamline the process of issuing export and import authorisations. The conference aims to bring together senior officials from the Departments of Industries of all States and Union Territories to discuss their crucial role in advancing India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. It will also highlight ongoing national efforts to boost indigenisation, enhance defence exports, and promote investment in the sector.