Rajnath Launches Startup Challenge For Defence Sector
Rajnath launches startup challenge for self-reliance in the defence sector. Union Defence Minister Rajnath launches a startup challenge to achieve self-sufficiency in the defence sector under the ‘Self-reliant India’ campaign.
Under the ‘Defence India Startup Challenge’ (Disc-4), the environment will be prepared for excellent research in the defense sector. On Tuesday, the Defence Minister has also issued the guidelines of the Idex 4 military initiative and the Product Management Approach (PMA).
This is expected to increase both the quality and quality of this defense program. For the first time, such a unique initiative has been taken in the defense sector. The Defense Ministry has issued a statement saying that it is due to the unique views of the Indian Army that the military forces have gained so much strength.
The private sector will play an important role in this direction. For this, big steps have been taken from the private sectors like a partnership, technical transfer, and 74% FDI. At the same time, imports have been banned on 101 items, so that they can manufacture those goods in India.
Defence Minister lays foundation stone for two underpasses built at IMA
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of two underpasses at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) to be built at a cost of Rs 44.21 crore. He said that the construction of an underpass will relieve traffic jams on NH-72.
He said that a credible and world-class institution like IMA had to wait so long for two underpasses, it is ironic. Take the command of IMA. General Jayveer Singh Negi thanked that efforts were being made for 40 years for these underpasses of 354.45 meters and 407.35 meters.
Take the former commander of IMA on this occasion. Apart from General KK Khanna, Major General Jagjit Singh Mangat, Deputy Commandant of IMA, Major General RS Thakur, GOC of Uttarakhand Sub Area and Chief Secretary Omprakash were also present.
