Aatmanirbharta No Isolation But Resolve To Give Relief To World: Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) does not mean isolation, but it is India's resolve to give hope and relief to the world. 

Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is making India one of the strongest and most respected countries in the world. 

“Today, the world has realised that manufacturing hub should not be in any one country. In the changed circumstances, big MNCs are exploring new options to decentralise its manufacturing," he said. 

The minister said that India not only fulfills that quest but also gives hope that this manufacturing shift has the potential to provide a new lift to the entire global economy. India is the centre of global optimism

He said that India has an ocean of opportunities, a plethora of options and a feeling of openness. ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ opens new doors with an open mind. 

"Our aim is to safeguard national interests and, at the same time, help our friendly countries to achieve their goals. The vision is clear - Make in India, Make for the World, ” he said.

He asserted that the government is leaving no stone unturned to realise the dream of a ‘New India’ which is not dependent on any country to fulfill its needs, especially those related to security.

Throwing light on the progress achieved due to the government’s efforts, he said that defence exports, which were once Rs 1,900 crore, have now crossed Rs 13,000 crore. 

Singh exuded confidence in achieving the target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore of defence production by 2025, which includes the export of Rs 35,000 crore. 

He made special mention of the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, with 76 per cent indigenous content, which was commissioned by the Prime Minister on 02 September 2022 in Kochi. 

Singh termed it as an important milestone in India’s path to achieving self-reliance.