Indigenous development of these defence items will bolster the economy
In continuous pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing and to minimise imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the third Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) of 780 strategically important Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Sub-systems and components with a timeline beyond which they will only be procured from the domestic industry.
The items will only be procured from Indian Industry, the Defence Ministry said on 28 Aug 2022.
This list is in continuation to the two PILs of LRUs, Sub-systems, Assemblies, Sub-assemblies, Components that were published in December 2021 and March 2022.
These lists contain 2,500 items which are already indigenised and 458 (351+107) items which will be indigenised within the given timelines. Out of 458, 167 items (1st PIL -163, 2nd PIL – 4) have been indigenised, so far.
Indigenisation of these items will be taken up through different routes under ‘Make’ category. ‘Make’ Category aims to achieve self-reliance by involving greater participation of the Indian industry.
Projects involving design and development of equipment, systems, major platforms or upgrades thereof by the industry can be taken up under this category.
The indigenous development of these LRUs, Sub-systems, components will bolster the economy and reduce the import dependence of DPSUs. In addition, it will help to harness the design capabilities of domestic defence industry and position India as a design leader in these technologies.
The Defence Public Sector Units (DPSUs) will soon float Expression of Interest (EoIs), Request for Proposal (RFPs) and industry may come forward to participate in large number, the Ministry said. fiinews.com
