Start‑ups and SMEs to Drive Defence Self‑Reliance

Rajnath Singh urged young people to nurture confidence and self‑reliance, emphasizing that a country owning its own technology can shape its destiny. He praised Indian start‑ups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as new flag‑bearers of innovation, from deep‑tech to next‑generation defence solutions. From research to manufacturing, these firms are pivotal in building a self‑reliant defence ecosystem.