Nagpur [India], June 19: Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that Public Sector Enterprises must prioritise efficient machinery installation and modernisation.
Speaking in Nagpur after performing Bhoomi Pujan for the state-of-the-art 10,000-Tons Aluminium Extrusion Press, Singh said that investment in latest technology and advanced production systems is a necessity for future competitiveness.
This would ensure that corporate entities meet national expectations and make a strong presence felt on global standards, he added, calling upon DPSUs to study and adopt best practices wherever necessary to move forward in sync with the changing times.
Significance of Made-In-India equipment during Operation Sindoor
Highlighting the significant role played by Made-in-India equipment in the success of Operation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh stressed the need to increase the indigenous manufacturing of robust hardware to complement the bravery of defence forces personnel.
He underlined that thousands of crucial components constitute the true strength of big machines, and the extrusion press will go a long way in making the nation self-reliant in this critical domain.
Raksha Mantri added that, today, while the nature of warfare is evolving and enemies are harder to detect, conventional warfare & its associated means remain just as relevant as they were in 1947, and will retain much of the same relevance in 2047 as well.
He furthered that the importance of a strong military-industrial base will continue for a long time, and the Extrusion Press is a step towards fulfilling a major national need, keeping the future requirements in mind.
Defense Export Figures
He stated that the Government’s persistent efforts are yielding positive results as the domestic defence production, which stood at Rs 46,000 crore in 2014, has risen to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in Financial Year (FY) 2025-26.
He added that the nation was exporting arms and equipment worth less than Rs 1,000 crore in 2014, which has now skyrocketed to an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore.
“This represents not just a rise in numbers, but a growth in India’s capabilities. It signifies a boost in the nation's self-confidence. We are poised to achieve the targets we have set for the next 2-3 years - Rs 3 lakh crore defence production and Rs 50,000 crore defence exports ahead of schedule,” he said.
Rajnath Singh termed ‘Research & Development (R&D)’ and ‘Capital Infusion’ as key elements that drive an industrial entity forward in today's competitive world. He stated that R&D is pivotal for an entity to progress and compete in the long-term, adding that organisations that embrace innovation lead the future.
On capital infusion, he said that installing new machinery or investing in modern equipment brings a vital technological linkage.
“Through modern machinery, new technologies become part of the manufacturing system, increasing efficiency in production processes, improving quality, and making the system more modern & efficient,” he said.
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