By Staff Correspondent
Rajya Mantri Raksha Shri Ajay Bhatt stated that the expansion of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the nation for the manufacture of defence-related goods is a direct outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. The importance of ‘Atmanirbharata’ in the military-industrial industry is highlighted by him. He said that competition has heated up since the founding of defence PSUs, and that the country stands to gain from better access to high-quality materials.
An MSME enterprise in Pune, Nibe Limited, was inaugurated by Raksha Rajya Mantri. Among the dignitaries present were Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Shri Uday Samant, the Minister for Industries of the Maharashtra government, and others.
While we used to import weapons and ammunition, RRM explained, we’ve shifted our reliance on domestic programmes and organizations like HAL and DRDO have grown into global powerhouses. He remembered Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s historic contributions and offered his respects.
Defence manufacturing is an area where Nibe Limited has made strides and Shri. Uday Samat has praised their efforts. Additionally, he shared the news that notable private companies and defence installations would be attending the MSME defence exhibition in Pune from February 24th to 26th, hosted by the Maharashtra government.
The Navy’s dedication to being Atmanirbhar has been reaffirmed by Admiral R. Hari Kumar. Achieving operational independence is a top priority for the Indian Navy, he added. The goal of the Atmanirbhar Navy, he said confidently, will be reached by 2047. He urged businesses, especially micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), to rally behind this cause.
