Q. With respect to Positive Indigenisation List, consider the following statements::
1. Positive indigenisation list essentially means that the defence forces will only procure items from domestic manufacturers.
2. The manufacturers could be only a defense Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
What does Positive Indigenisation List mean?
- Positive indigenisation list essentially means that the Armed Forces—Army, Navy, and Air Force—will only procure all of these 209 items from domestic manufacturers.
- The manufacturers could be private sector players or defense Public Sector Undertakings(DPSUs).
Why was the Positive Indigenisation List announced?
- India has been one of the largest importers of weapons in the world for over a decade.
- As per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India was the second-largest importer between 2014 and 2019. It imported weapons worth US$ 16.75 billion during this period.
- Hence, the government wants to reduce the dependence on imported items in defense.
- Further, the list encourages Indian Defence Industry to step up and manufacture the items mentioned in the Negative List for the needs of the forces.
- Moreover, the list is also in line with the government’s target to reach a turnover of USD 25 billion by 2025 through indigenously manufactured defence products
Source: ForumIAS
