What is Indiginisation Strategy




What is Indiginisation Strategy

India has a vast reservoir of knowledge and skills. Unfortunately, we as a nation, lack the self-belief in our technological capabilities. Thus, the indigenisation strategy must focus on harnessing the talent and competencies of all players involved in Research and Development the talented and competencies of all players involved in Research and Development the talent and competencies of all players involved in Research and Development-the DRDO, Def/Govt PSUs, Civil industry, IITs and a host of other agencies who have developed these competencies over the years. Indigenous development of technologies further, must be encouraged in the civil industries by funding of high quality research by the Govt. similar to the process followed in other developed nations.

The DRDO may itself take a lead in 'Outstanding' such research and development to the civil sector through a carefully chalked out strategy. Currently, the post of SAs to our senior military leadership and RM is held by the R&D scientists of the DRDO, making objective, unbiased and a holistic scientific advice difficult. Therefore, there is a need to review this structure. The posts of Scientific Advisor may, if required, be tenanted by any prominent and competent personality, independent of his affiliations, with a view to give boost to the Indiginisation process. Finally, the services must believer in the process of Indiginisation and align their acquisition plans encourage the same.