Defence Secretary: India cannot rely on other nations for its security

New Delhi Defense Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Thursday that India cannot rely on other nations to protect its security and interests as a country.

Speaking at the DRDO-organized national symposium and industry meet on “Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure Development,” Aramane emphasized that the nation would make significant progress toward being a developed country by 2047 if it was able to become self-reliant.

In order to overcome obstacles in the future, he also emphasized the need to be self-reliant in every endeavor.

“India is a country with a significant percentage of a young population, and self-reliance will ensure gainful employment for them,” he said.

Aramane emphasized the need to attain “Aatmanirbharta” in defense, stating that India cannot rely on other nations for its security or to protect its interests as a country and that there is no reliable trend in geopolitics.

The Defense Secretary urged the infrastructure companies to help reinforce the system, pointing out the importance the government places on border infrastructure development.

He continued by saying that while the military services get the newest gear and weaponry, the private sector needs to help support the infrastructure established in the border regions.

He mentioned the Vibrant Villages initiative, which encourages people in border regions to remain in their hometowns, and he pushed the companies to establish a distinct division inside their organizations that concentrates on development in the remote areas.

Aramane said that the private sector is receiving research and development funding from the DRDO and that by working together, they may create new inventions.

He urged business and government cooperation, emphasizing the need to produce high-quality goods in large quantities within a certain time frame.

In keeping with the vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” representatives of the armed forces, academia, industry, and DRDO attended the two-day national symposium. Its goals were to promote dialogue, exchange knowledge, and investigate creative solutions to the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies in infrastructure development.