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NEW DELHI, NOV 29
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called on the Indian defence manufacturers to create a “culture of quality” while producing military hardware, describing it as a prerequisite to compete in the global market.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 ▶️ 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh addressing the gathering at the @DRDO_India Quality Conclave in New Delhi. @giridhararamane @adgpi @HQ_IDS_India @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India https://t.co/7Rv0FwHaYC
— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) November 29, 2023
Singh said global demands for Indian products can be created only by ensuring quality, noting that such an approach would help the country become a global hub of defence manufacturing.
The defence minister was addressing the plenary session of Defence Research and Development Organisation’s ‘Quality Conclave’ on the theme ‘Quality Odyssey for Self Reliance in Defence Products’ .
Addressing the plenary session of @DRDO_India Quality Conclave on the theme ‘Quality Odyssey for Self-Reliance in Defence Products’ in New Delhi today, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh emphasised the significance of quality in defence production.
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Singh pointed out that the countries, which manufacture quality products, export their equipment across the globe and that India has full potential to become a leading manufacturer of defence equipment.
He stated that only quality products create global demand, and it will help in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a global manufacturing hub and a net defence exporter.
He added that due to the good quality, the prices of these platforms are quite high; but it should be kept in mind that importing countries are ready to pay even the highest prices for state-of-the-art products.
Stressing that top-quality products bring credibility to the domestic defence industry, Rajnath Singh stated that manufacturing of such equipment within the country will generate increased global demand and bolster India’s reputation in the international market. He also underscored the importance of cost control while manufacturing quality defence products.
Cost control should be given utmost importance; however it should not be at the expense of quality. We have to be globally cost competitive, but it has to be done by remaining in the top quality segment. We must move forward with this idea – Rajnath Singh.
He underscored the need to manufacture high-quality military systems which are effective, reliable & safe and can enable the Armed Forces to accomplish the missions successfully.
He also presented System for Advanced Manufacturing Assessment and Ranking (SAMAR) certificates to the representatives of qualified industries.
In his remarks, DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat reaffirmed DRDO’s commitment towards delivering quality systems.
He requested all stakeholders to have firm resolve and synergise towards self-reliance in high-quality indigenous military systems. The conclave provided an opportunity for stakeholders to network with experts to create an ecosystem in the country for producing high-quality indigenous systems, the defence ministry said.
The participants brainstormed on various aspects of quality for the defence manufacturing revolution in India for an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat, he said.
Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Rajesh Kumar Singh and Chairman, Quality Council of India Shri Jaxay Shah were also present.
The Conclave was held over two sessions, viz. ‘Improving self- Reliance & Quality Culture in Defence Manufacturing’ and ‘Quality Assurance in Defence & Aerospace’. Experts from Industry, Government Quality Assurance Agencies and User Services gave their perspectives during the conclave sessions.
