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Initiatives to Promote Self-reliance (Atmanirbharta)

The Ministry of Defence has been allocated a total budget of Rs 5.25 lakh crore for the Financial Year 2022-23. The total allocation under Capital Outlay of the Defence Services is 1.52 lakh crore. The focus is on modernisation of Defence Services and Defence Security Infrastructure development.

 

68 per cent of the capital procurement budget will be earmarked for domestic industry. This is to reduce imports and promote Atmanirbharta in equipment for the Armed Forces. While Defence R&D will be opened up for industry, start-ups and academia, Private industry will also be encouraged to take up design and development of military platforms and equipment.

 

Self-reliance is Crucial

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7 Security Lessons from War in Ukraine

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Being prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

–      George Washington

Russia – Ukraine war has entered the fourth month, with no end in sight. This war has affected every aspect of warfare and international engagement. The war has brought into focus the issues related to the new emerging world order, multilateralism, collective security, nuclear deterrence, economic sanctions, information warfare, and food & energy security.

 

While the world is eagerly waiting for the end of this conflict, a lot of lessons are emerging from the prevailing situation.

 

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