Economic and Industrial Transformation
The Make in India initiative (2014) aimed to make India a global manufacturing hub.
Reforms were made to improve ease of doing business and attract foreign investment.
Atmanirbhar Bharat (2020) pushed self-reliance in strategic areas like defence, semiconductors, and critical minerals.
India’s manufacturing policies now focus on high-tech, efficient production, reducing import dependency.
Innovation and Technology Leadership
India is now the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with companies active in fintech, health tech, defence tech, AI, and space.
Major government programs include the National Quantum Mission and India Semiconductor Mission.
India’s space achievements, like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, reflect growing tech maturity.
Collaborations like India-U.S. TRUST and India-France road map focus on AI, quantum tech, and defence innovation.
Made in India in Defence and Strategic Sectors
Operation Sindoor highlighted the use of indigenous defence technologies.
India's defence exports reached ₹23,622 crore in FY25, expected to rise to ₹50,000 crore by 2029.
The private sector contributed significantly to exports and supports defence manufacturing with new technologies.
The focus is shifting from being an arms importer to becoming a global defence supplier.
Role of Industry and Future Outlook
Industry plays a major role in advancing sectors like AI, semiconductors, clean tech, and defence.
Private companies help in space missions, combat systems, and AI platforms like Bhashini.
Stronger collaboration is needed between industry, academia, and government for R&D and skill development.
The goal is to build a secure, self-reliant, innovative India that leads global technological progress.
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