January 18, 2026 8:05 PM
Rajnath Singh inaugurates ammunition facility in Nagpur, reiterates push for Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday reaffirmed the Union government’s commitment to achieving Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in ammunition manufacturing and positioning India as a global production hub for defence equipment. He said the government aims to significantly expand the role of the private sector in defence manufacturing, with a target of 50 per cent or more participation in the near future. The Defence Minister was speaking after inaugurating a Medium Calibre Ammunition Manufa...