Empowering
#YuvaShakti to redefine India’s strategic landscape!
Over the last 12 years, the Department of Defence Production has systematically shifted India from a buyer to an indigenous maker. Driven by the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, our youth-led
#DefenceStartups are transforming concepts into battlefield-ready realities.
Emerging as a revolution, nurturing 680 Start-ups/Innovators join defence innovation ecosystem with 556 contracts signed; received 68 clearances for procurement; and 51 procurement contracts worth Rs 2,659 crores signed through iDEX.
Over 17,000 MSMEs now form the backbone of India's indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem.
DPSUs in collaboration with emerging startups across its business verticals, harnessing their innovation and recognizing their valuable contributions towards building Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing. DPSUs through Apprenticeship Training, PM Vishwakarma, PM Internship Scheme, Centres of Excellence, Vocational Training Centres, and On-the-Job training have turned potential into purpose, and skills into sustainable livelihoods for youth.
During the last 12 years a spurt in fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem has taken place to strengthen research and advanced manufacturing capabilities with the active participation of young scientists, engineers, and technologists to shape the next generation of products and solutions in our defence manufacturing ecosystem.
The youth of India are no longer just exploring technology—they are securing the nation's sovereignty.
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