Govt approves 4th 'positive indigenisation list' of sub-systems to promote domestic defence industry
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The Defence Ministry has approved a fresh list of 928 components and subsystems which will only be procured from domestic industry after a ban on their import kicks in
The Defence Ministry has approved a fresh list of 928 components and subsystems which will only be procured from domestic industry after a ban on their import kicks in under a staggered timeline of around five-and-a-half years.
The Ministry on May 14 said the aim of the move is in sync with the government's overall aim to promote 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in defence production.
It is the fourth such "positive indigenisation list (PIL)" comprising line replacement units, sub-systems and components used for various military platforms, equipment and weapons.
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"To promote 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence and minimise imports by defence public sector undertakings, the Ministry of Defence has approved fourth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) of 928 strategically-important line replacement units/sub-systems/spares and components, including high-end materials and spares, with import substitution value worth ₹715 crore," the Ministry said in a statement.
The aim of the indigenisation list is to minimise imports by the defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs).
The Defence Ministry has set specific timelines for import ban of the items, spanning the period from December 2023 to December 2028.
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