Govt. to Procure 405 Key Defence Items From Indian Industry
The list covers helicopters, warship parts and missile systems, with 16 items tied to the Indian Coast Guard, the ministry said.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the sixth Positive Indigenisation List in New Delhi, comprising 405 strategically important defence items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore.
- Of the 405 items, 16 are related to the Indian Coast Guard, while 389 are associated with Defence Public Sector Undertakings, spanning line replaceable units, sub-systems, components and raw materials.
- The list includes advanced platforms like the Advanced Light Helicopter, Su-30MKI, T-72 and BMP-II, alongside missile systems including Konkurs-M, Invar and MRSAM, plus High Explosive Anti-Tank ammunition.
- Through the SRIJAN Portal launched by the DDP, DPSUs and Service Headquarters have offered more than 33,000 items, with more than 15,700 already indigenised, generating Rs 9,000 crore import substitution.
- Once successfully developed, items will be procured from domestic industry through procedures like the 'Make' route, adding to the 5,012 items previously notified under the first five Positive Indigenisation Lists.
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MoD notifies 6th positive indigenisation list comprising 405 strategically important items
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified the sixth positive indigenisation list 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 boost the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The list contains line replaceable units, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, […]
Defence Ministry notifies sixth Positive Indigenisation List with 405 items, eyes Rs 3,070 crore business potential
The government said the sixth PIL is part of its broader push to reduce India's dependence on imported defence equipment and strengthen domestic defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
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