‘India will be known as a big producer of defence equipment instead of a big market’: PM Modi

‘India will be known as a big producer of defence equipment instead of a big market’: PM Modi

While talking about the Centre’s efforts to usher in domestic manufacturing of defence equipment the Prime Minister said “The day is not far when India will be known as a big producer of defence equipment instead of a big market” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Cariappa Ground in Delhi on Thursday, said India will soon be known for being a producer of defence equipment and not just a market. While talking about the Centre’s efforts to usher in domestic manufacturing of defence equipment the PM said “The day is not far when India will be known as a big producer of defence equipment instead of a big market.” Referring to the flagship ‘Aatmanirbhar’ program of the government, the Prime Minister said that India has successfully exhibited its indigenous capabilities on all fronts, including in the production of COVID-19 vaccines. "Whether it is developing protective shields of the vaccine or destroying with modern missiles intent…