The government is committed to making the country self -sufficient in the production of defense: Rajnath Singh

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, April 19 (IANS). Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the government’s desire to make the country confident in defensive manufacturing is commendable. He said: “We are committed to making the country self -sufficient and the country succeeds.” The Minister of Defense said: “We have now begun to carry out defense equipment produced in the country and we have raised this export of Rs 600 crore to Rs 2,400 crore. Our policy is to build more than 500 products in the defense sector at a domestic level. There is a plan to reduce imports and increase the defense products.” Rajnath Singh said this during a seminar organized by the Chamber of Marathwada industries and agriculture. Devendra Fadnavis, chief minister of Maharashtra, was also present at the event. “The country is becoming self -sufficient by reducing the imports of products required for defense equipment. Currently, more than 500 products are manufactured in the country.” Meanwhile, the Minister of Defense invited CM Fadnavis to lead a delegation from entrepreneurs to lead a delegation to further discussion. He said: “There are unlimited opportunities in the manufacturing sector for the manufacture of equipment. The chief minister had earlier encouraged Rajnath Singh that a defense group in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar should be built, especially if there is a good ecosystem for the industry and the capabilities of entrepreneurs must be promoted. become an industrial center of Maharashtra. About 10,000 hectares of land obtained for industrial estate have been distributed to industries, and there is still a question from entrepreneurs. Therefore, there are plans to give 8 thousand hectares and land for industries. All facilities such as manpower, communication and energy are therefore. -Ians Sch/Ekd Share this story Tags