Glad to have witnessed ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Pokhran. Here are some glimpses……

Prime minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Pokhran firnig range in Rajsthan on tuesday to witness the Bharat Shakti exercise, showcasing the prowess of indigenously manufactured defence equipment across the three services. Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of reducing dependence on others to develop a self-reliant India. He stressed focus on’Atmanirbhar Bharta’ across various sectors, from edible oils to modern aircraft.

During his visit to Pokran, PM Modi said that in the past decade, th country’s defence production has mor than doubled, exceeding 1 lakh crore. He credited the youth for playing a significant role in this achievement.

Over the last 10 years, more than 150 defence startups have emerged, and the armed forces have committed orders worth 1,800 crore to support then, PM said.

PM Modi asserted that a self-reliant india in the defence sector instils confidence in the armed forces.

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