Indian Express

4- December-2023

1) Indian Navy: A Beacon of Aatmanirbharta

Context:

• In discussing the necessity of attaining self-reliance in military gear, the article highlights the takeaways from the most recent international conflicts.
• Against this context, the Indian Navy in particular has embraced the Government of India’s vision of Aatmanirbharta, or self-reliance, with the aim of achieving complete self-reliance by 2047.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, has reaffirmed this objective.

Historical Context: Naval Transformation to a ‘Builders Navy’

• The Indian Navy has always been self-sufficient; in fact, naval planners from the post-independence era pushed for the building of vital coastal defense vessels in India.
• The Navy has evolved throughout time from being a “Buyers Navy” to a “Builders Navy,” with the ability to plan, construct, and manage sophisticated platforms such as nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers.

Active Engagement in Government Initiatives: Make in India, iDEX, and TDF

• The Technology Development Fund (TDF), the Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX), and Make in India are just a few of the government programs in which the Indian Navy actively engages.
• Notably, the Navy, business, and academic institutions collaborate greatly thanks in large part to the Naval Innovation and Indigenization Organization (NIIO).

Cutting-Edge Technologies and Collaborations: NIIO Initiatives

• The Indian Navy is working on innovative projects under the NIIO, such as underwater swarm drones, weaponized autonomous swarms, blue-green underwater lasers, and carbon nanotube firefighting suits.
• By working closely with Indian companies and academic institutions, the NIIO demonstrates its dedication to seeing innovative technologies through to completion.

Swavalamban 2.0 and SPRINT Challenges: Advancing Self-Reliance

• The goal of the ‘Swavalamban 2.0’ conference was to promote innovation and self-reliance in defense by the Indian Navy.
• ‘SPRINT Challenges,’ a joint effort by the Navy, DIO, iDEX, NIIO, and TDAC, was a noteworthy achievement.
• With purchase orders over Rs 200 crore finalized, the Navy’s commitment to promoting technology through SPRINT has witnessed tremendous success.

INS Vikrant and Economic Impact: Success in Indigenous Shipbuilding

• The successful implementation of self-reliance initiatives is demonstrated by the commissioning of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.
• 76% of the project’s total cost was reinvested in the Indian shipbuilding industry, demonstrating the project’s tremendous economic impact and the beneficial knock-on effects of similar initiatives on job creation and skill development.

Promoting ‘Make in India’: Indigenous Construction and Collaborations

• The Indian Navy’s ‘Make in India’ policy is demonstrated by the fact that, during the last three years, Indian vendors have been awarded roughly 63% of contracts in terms of value.
• Forty-three of the 45 ships and submarines now under construction are being built in India, bolstering the nation’s defense capabilities.
• To promote indigenous growth, the Navy actively works with the Indian industrial sector and the DRDO.

Conclusion: Vision, Policies, and Collaborative Endeavors

• To sum up, the Indian Navy has outlined a distinct strategy and regulations that will help it become self-sufficient in defense.
• The nation as a whole must work together to successfully implement these policies, underscoring the long-lasting partnerships between inventors and industry in achieving Aatmanirbharta’s vision.

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