Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today emphasised the importance of indigenisation and development of new technology by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). Reviewing the performance of Defence Public Sector Undertakings in New Delhi, the Defence Minister lauded the role of DPSUs in the preparedness of the Armed Forces. He directed the DPSUs to put dedicated efforts and resources towards Research and Development, Export and Indigenisation. He further exhorted them on increasing the production capacity, quality of products and timely deliveries to Armed forces.
During the event, DPSUs including HAL, Bharat Electronics Limited, BEML Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd and Goa Shipyard Limited handed over Dividend Cheques amounting to 1,620 crore rupees to Defence Minister.
