The Centre’s new procurement procedure in the works and strategic manufacturing projects will be key to position India among the top defence producing nations in the world and give a boost to the economy.
The Central government’s emphasis on self-reliance and exports -- twin objectives that will require the new procurement procedure that is in final stages of implementation to give an advantage to domestic firms involved in manufacturing.
The policy will reflect this focus, and direct imports are being placed at the very bottom of the priority of procurement and Indian designed developed and manufactured products will be given the highest importance.