Indigenisation takes centre stage as Coast Guard holds first-ever shipbuilding & IT summit
In a statement issued here, the ICG spokesperson said the conference marked a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities.
In a statement issued here, the ICG spokesperson said the conference marked a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities.
Addressing the gathering on the opening day of Chanakya Defence Dialogue (CDD) 2025, General Dwivedi said that the world is transitioning through a turbulent phase where major powers are “continuously jostling and competing.”
A dedicated interaction between MSMEs/Startups and venture capitalists was also part of the conclave that provided an enabling platform to explore funding opportunities and long-term investment avenues for defence innovation
The defence minister credited young entrepreneurs and innovators for transforming India from a buyer into a builder, creator and global leader in cutting-edge defence technologies.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar will address the event, centred on the theme ‘Leveraging Defence Industry Ecosystem for Future Warfare’.
Speaking at EastTech 2025 in Ranchi, he described Jharkhand and West Bengal as “industrial powerhouses” whose role is central to both national strategy and regional growth.
