Aatmanirbharta in defence is a national imperative & necessity for long-term strategic autonomy, says Defence Secretary at Defence Skilling Conclave

• Aatmanirbharta in Defence = strategic policy push to reduce import dependence and build indigenous design, development & manufacturing capacity across DPSUs, private sector, MSMEs and start-ups.
• Framed as a precondition for strategic autonomy and the broader Viksit Bharat vision.
• Examinable for both Prelims (schemes, numbers, lists) and Mains (GS-III internal security/economy, GS-II governance).