Make-in-India Key to National Security: Raksha Mantri
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of “Make-in-India” in national security, highlighting its crucial role in India’s effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor. He was addressing the Inaugural Plenary of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit in New Delhi on May 29, 2025.
Rajnath Singh mentioned the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme Execution Model, which will allow the private sector to participate in a mega defence project along with public sector companies for the first time. This will further bolster indigenous defence capabilities.
The Raksha Mantri highlighted the success of Make-in-India during Operation Sindoor, stating that the Indian Armed Forces would not have been able to take effective action against terrorism in Pakistan and PoK if the nation had not strengthened its indigenous defence capabilities.
Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of government-industry synergy in making India a developed nation by 2047. He stressed that the success of efforts to prioritize policy clarity, indigenization, economic resilience, and strategic autonomy can be ensured only when all stakeholders, including innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers, become strong partners in this national mission.
The Raksha Mantri highlighted the progress made by India in the defence sector, including the growth of defence production from Rs 43,000 crore to over Rs 1,46,000 crore, with a significant contribution from the private sector. He also mentioned the increase in defence exports from Rs 600-700 crore to over Rs 24,000 crore.
Rajnath Singh expressed confidence in India’s potential to become a development hub for engineering, high-precision manufacturing, and future technologies. He emphasized that the country’s strength is not just evaluated by its economic index but also by the confidence it inspires in its citizens and the global community.
